NonprofitsDaraja Education Fund

Education

Daraja Education Fund

SAN RAFAEL, CA

Total revenue

$4.1M

Total expenses

$2.7M

Net assets

$5.7M

Grants received

$6.8M

115 grants

EIN

208283551

Tax year

2024

Mission

To advocate for and advance the accessibility of quality education for all through sustainable school models.

Programs

2 programs

Daraja Education Foundation currently supports the Daraja Academy, a boarding high school for girls living in material poverty in Kenya. Each student is given a 4-year scholarship to cover tuition and boarding. Students are educated and become empowered to become community leaders. In 2024, 143 girls were participating in the program.The Daraja Academy Transition Program: A 5-month program for Daraja Academy graduates that focuses on life skills and entrepreneurship. It includes an internship and coursework in career exploration, computer skills, business plan writing, and community service. In 2024, 40 girls participated in the program.

Expenses: $875K

Pass through of special donation for GLOW program serving 160 Daraja graduates to fund their post-graduation training and education.

Expenses: $120KGrants: $120K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.4M
Program service revenue$4K
Investment income$197K
Other revenue$484K
Total revenue$4.1M

Expenses

Grants paid$2.0M
Salaries & benefits$409K
Fundraising$94K
Other expenses$202K
Total expenses$2.7M
Total assets$5.7M
Net assets$5.7M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Matthew McWright

Director

Board

$103K

32 hrs/wk

Jenni Doherty

Executive Dir.

Board

$103K

32 hrs/wk

Susan Beans

Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

David Mutunga

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Samantha Raniere

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Norma Thomas

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Jeremy John

Director

Board

0

Amy Liaw

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Matthew Lai

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Elizabeth Lindquist

Vice President

Board

2 hrs/wk

Amy Bornstein

Secretary

Board

2 hrs/wk

Brian Schlaak

Chairman

Board

2 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

None

Grants received

Showing 115 of 115

FromAmountPurposeYear
$120K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$65K
EDUCATE & EMPOWER GIRLS FROM POVERTY
2024
$35K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$20K
SEE STATEMENT A
2024
$15K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2024
$10K
GENERAL FUND GRANT
2024
$10K
General Operating
2024
$3K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$104
MATCHING GIFTS
2024
$323K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$216K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$75K
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
2023
$50K
CHARITABLE
2023
$30K
EDUCATION, PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
2023
$25K
General Support
2023
$20K
SEE STATEMENT A
2023
$18K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$15K
EDUCATE & EMPOWER GIRLS FROM POVERTY
2023
$15K
GENERAL FUND GRANT
2023
$11K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$8K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$5K
EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
2023
$5K
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2023
$5K
FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION ON USAGE
2023
$3K
GENERAL OPS
2023
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1M
CHARITABLE DONATION
2022
$465K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$100K
ADVISED - FOR DARAJA VISION 2025.
2022
$77K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$25K
General Support
2022
$10K
EDUCATION, PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
2022
$10K
GENERAL FUND GRANT
2022
$10K
SEE STATEMENT A
2022
$5K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2022
$3K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$2K
FUNDS ARE DONATED WITHOUT RESTRICTION ON USAGE
2022
$1K
MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM - FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION
2022
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$500
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$43K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$43K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$15K
EDUCATION
2021
$10K
ADVISED - FOR COUNSELING SUPPORT OF STUDENTS & REFURBISHING STAFF HOUSING.
2021
$7K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$6K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$3K
General & Unrestricted
2021
$500
SCHOLARSHIPS
2021
$49K
CCD; UNRESTRICTED
2020
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$30K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2020
$20K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$16K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$15K
EDUCATION
2020
$5K
QUALITY EDUCATION
2020
$4K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$1K
TO EXTEND FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANC
2020
$1K
DARAJA EDUCATION FUND
2020
$1K
TO EXTEND FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTAN
2020
$500
SCHOLARSHIPS
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$50
MATCHING GIFTS
2020
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$17K
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR 3 GIRLS & GENERAL OPERATING COSTS. FOR SUPPORT OF FACULTY & STUDENTS DURING COVID 19.
2019
$2K
FOR CAUSE
2019
$15K
$5,000 FOR TWO STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS; $10,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT.
2018
$15K
EDUCATION
2018
$9K
Unrestricted
2018
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2018
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2018
$500
TO EXTEND FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE.
2018
$250
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$35K
POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE PROGRAM
2017
$30K
TO SUPPORT DARAJA ACADEMY'S POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE PROGRAM, FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR TWO GIRLS.
2017
$12K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$6.8M from 44 funders · 115 grants · 2017–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$2.6M · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Charities Aid Foundation America

$1M · 1 grant · 2022

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$935K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

American Endowment Foundation

$387K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$315K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Austin Community Foundation Inc

$299K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The San Francisco Foundation

$247K · 6 grants · 2017–2023

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$149K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN208283551
NTEE codeB25
Subsection03
Ruling date2007-09
Formed2007
Employees5
Volunteers50
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