FLYING KITES INC

EIN: 205946832 501(c)(3) International Affairs

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,803,669
Total Expenses
$2,303,017
Total Assets
$5,233,376
Net Assets
$5,154,614
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
LEILA CHAMBERS
Phone
8574521852
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FLYING KITES INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $501K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

AT FLYING KITES WE ARE TRANSFORMING PRIMARY EDUCATION IN RURAL KENYA

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,607,687
Program Service Revenue $60,511
Investment Income $135,471
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,803,669

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $433,971
Fundraising Expenses $177,797
Program Expenses $1,966,185
Other Expenses $1,869,046
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,303,017

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,803,669 $1,898,925 +0.5%
Expenses $2,303,017 $1,549,596 +0.5%
Net Income $500,652 $349,329 +0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
2

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
1
$120,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PAMELA NORLEY CHAIR 2.000
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARRETT COLLINS TREASURER 2.000
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN WINTERS SECRETARY 2.000
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYNE CISTONE DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH BEATON-STARR DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE DOUGLAS MARTEL DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA KNOX DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LAPIERRE DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIAN ONANO DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MURIITHI LAICHENA DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILA CHAMBERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILA CHAMBERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Key Emp
$120,000 $0 $120,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,803,669 $2,303,017 $5,233,376 $500,652
2022 $1,898,925 $1,549,596 $4,725,204 $349,329
2021 $2,149,472 $1,530,535 $4,343,533 $618,937
2020 $2,040,527 $1,621,512 $3,697,021 $419,015
2019 $2,032,225 $1,669,022 $3,276,063 $363,203
2018 $2,111,734 $1,549,620 $2,996,412 $562,114
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