Kikulu Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE KIKULU FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BUILDING A FUTURE WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN WITHOUT LIMITS AND EVERY COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO SAFE, CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE WATER. THROUGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUSTAINABLE CLEAN WATER PROJECTS, WE OPEN DOORS TO BRIGHTER FUTURES AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES GIVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE TOOLS TO THRIVE AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
- Income
- $83,367
- Spending
- $78,325
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2,800 spent. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN EAST AFRICA, OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY AND BRIGHTER FUTURES. WE SUPPORT LEARNERS AT EVERY STAGE FROM THEIR FIRST YEARS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND UNIVERSITY STUDIES. ALONGSIDE TUITION SUPPORT, WE SUPPLY BOOKS, LEARNING MATERIALS, AND ESSENTIAL CLASSROOM RESOURCES, ENSURING STUDENTS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED FOR EFFECTIVE, ENGAGING LEARNING. BY INVESTING IN EDUCATION, WE HELP STUDENTS GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONFIDENCE TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.WE INVESTED $2,800 IN 2024 FOR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR OVER 100 STUDENTS.
- $74,247 spent. OUR CLEAN WATER PROGRAM HAS BEEN TRANSFORMING LIVES IN RURAL UGANDA SINCE 2020 THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH WATER IS LONG LIFE. TOGETHER, WE DRILL COMMUNITY WATER WELLS THAT PROVIDE CLEAN, SAFE, AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE WATER, ELIMINATING THE LONG AND OFTEN DANGEROUS JOURNEYS MANY FAMILIES FACE TO COLLECT WATER. WE ALSO IMPLEMENT WASH (WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE) PROGRAMS, EQUIPPING COMMUNITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY PRACTICES AND PROTECT THEIR WATER SOURCES. THESE INITIATIVES NOT ONLY IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLBEING BUT ALSO FREE UP TIME FOR EDUCATION, WORK, AND COMMUNITY GROWTH.WE HELPED COMPLETE 13 WATER WELLS IN 2024. A TOTAL OF $74,000 WAS INVESTED IN BRINGING CLEAN WATER FOR 13 PROJECTS IMPACTING OVER 10,200 PEOPLE.
- $4 spent. THROUGH OUR ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS EFFORTS, WE SHINE A LIGHT ON THE URGENT NEED FOR QUALITY EDUCATION AND CLEAN WATER IN EAST AFRICA. BY ENGAGING COMMUNITIES, PARTNERS, AND SUPPORTERS, WE MOBILIZE RESOURCES AND INSPIRE ACTION THAT DIRECTLY FUELS OUR EDUCATION AND CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS, AMPLIFYING THEIR REACH AND IMPACT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Kipp Foundation (San Francisco, CA), EIN 94-3362724. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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