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Kipsongo Project Inc

To empower the community living in Kipsongo, Kenya by offering education, economic empowerment, nutrition, and healthcare programs.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Kipsongo Project Inc

Economic Empowerment expenses for the 2023 year totaled $15,967. These expenses include salaries paid to local staff including jewelers, seamstresses, cooks and our program manager. It also includes our microfinance program, our welfare program and our farming projects. Our farming projects in 2023 included poultry projects, agricultural projects, the maintaining of a demonstration garden project, and the expansion of and maintenance of our solar irrigation project. These systems allow farmers to grow crops during the dry season which increases output and enables them to sell surplus crops at the market for income. Our welfare program assists elderly members of the community who can no longer work to earn an income and sometimes provides funds for unexpected, unpreventable expenses such as …

Headquarters
Pewaukee, WI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

To empower the community living in Kipsongo, Kenya by offering education, economic empowerment, nutrition, and healthcare programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q32
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.73
Program expenses$0.73 ($74,589)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kipsongo Project Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Pewaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 455412088. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $64K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kipsongo Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Kipsongo Project Inc is located in Pewaukee, WI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kipsongo Project Inc has $64K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kipsongo Project Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $64K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kipsongo Project Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Kipsongo Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 73% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Kipsongo Project Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Economic Empowerment expenses for the 2023 year totaled $15,967. These expenses include salaries paid to local staff including jewelers, seamstresses, cooks and our program manager. It also includes our microfinance program, our welfare program and our farming projects. Our farming projects in 2023 included poultry projects, agricultural projects, the maintaining of a demonstration garden project, and the expansion of and maintenance of our solar irrigation project. These systems allow farmers to grow crops during the dry season which increases output and enables them to sell surplus crops at the market for income. Our welfare program assists elderly members of the community who can no longer work to earn an income... Kipsongo Project Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States.

Among international charities registered in United States: Kipsongo Project Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $64K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Kipsongo Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kipsongo Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455412088, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

LI
Lindsey Casagrande
Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Alyssa K•••••
Board Member
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Gauri G•••••••
Board Member
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Jen R•••
Board Member
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Lindsey C•••••••••
Founder & Director & Officer
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Maggie M••••••••
Board Member
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Mario D F••••••• J•
Treasurer
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Mario F•••••••
Board Member, Officer, Treasurer
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Mario F••••••• J•
Treasurer
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Molly F•••
Board Member, Officer, Vice President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kipsongo Project Inc This page 70 $64,344 73%
Uplift Internationale 93 $75,290 87%
He-Man International Inc 90 $72,047 100%
Young Heros Foundation 90 $55,832 100%
Peoria Area World Affairs Council 90 $68,255 100%
Friends of Liberia Renewal Ministries Usa 89 $77,987 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kipsongo Project Inc

What is Kipsongo Project Inc?
Kipsongo Project Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pewaukee, United States. Economic Empowerment expenses for the 2023 year totaled $15,967. These expenses include salaries paid to local staff including jewelers, seamstresses, cooks and our program manager. It also includes our microfinance program, our welfare program and our farming projects. Our farming projects in 2023 included poultry projects, agricultural projects, the maintaining of a demonstration garden project, and the expansion of and maintenance of our solar irrigation project. These systems allow farmers to grow crops during the dry season which increases output and enables them to sell surplus crops at the market for income. Our welfare program assists elderly members of the community who can no longer work to earn an income and sometimes provides funds for unexpected, unpreventable expenses such as funeral expenses that have the potential to decimate savings. The women taking part in our microfinance program started and/or expanded a number of small businesses including fish and charcoal stands. Education program expenses for the 2023 year totaled 17,767. These expenses covered school related expenses for 23 children from the Kipsongo community and nearby villages. Other expenses included school fees, school materials, books, pencils, text books, notebooks, school uniforms, and personal affects and boarding fees for boarding students. Nutrition program expenses for the 2023 year totaled $5,245. These expenses include food for daily meals for all children in our nutrition program, and expenses related to preparing these meals including charcoal, jikos for cooking, utensils and plates etc. Other Schedule O programs
Who leads Kipsongo Project Inc?
Lindsey Casagrande serves as Director.
Where is Kipsongo Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Pewaukee, United States.
What is Kipsongo Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kipsongo Project Inc trustworthy?
Kipsongo Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Kipsongo Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455412088.
What is Kipsongo Project Inc's website?
http://www.thekipsongoproject.org