KASIISI PROJECT INC
Conservation: Education: Health
KASIISI PROJECT INC
EIN: 54-2195079
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
Conservation of Kibale National Park, Uganda through programs in area government primary schools and their communities that support education, health and care for the environment.
Ruling year
2006
Executive Director
Elizabeth Ross
Main address
C/O Elizabeth Ross 1 Carley Rd
Lexington, MA 02421 USA
EIN
54-2195079
Education
Elementary education
Natural resources
Community health care
Population served
Children and youth
Economically disadvantaged people
NTEE code
Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)
Primary/Elementary Schools (B24)
Community Health Systems (E21)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Kibale National Park is an important biodiversity hotspot. A mid-altitude rainforest, the largest protected forest in Uganda it is home to > 400 endangered elephants and >1400 eastern chimpanzees – the largest population in East Africa - and many other rare animals and plants. However, a rapidly increasing population presses hard against the forest borders demanding land, timber and meat. Our project is designed to protect the forest from habitat destruction, agricultural encroachment and poaching
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Kibale Forest Schools' Program
We support programs in government funded primary schools bordering Kibale National Park in Uganda. Working with Ugandan grassroots partner, registered NGO "The Kibale Forest Schools' Program", we promote higher academic standards, better health and an appreciation for conservation in 8,000 children attending 16 forest edge schools, their teachers and their communities. Our holistic approach to better education includes infrastructure, health and conservation education, staff support, post secondary scholarships, special needs of girls, sanitation and clean water. immunizations, clean energy and reproductive health. In addition we partner with forest research programs on issues of importance to the health of the National Park eg cross-species transmission of respiratory viruses between people anc chimpanzees
Where we work
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is ensure that Kibale National Park will survive with its precious ecosystem intact despite rapid population growth. We are invested in a holistic approach to cultivating a new generation of conservationists committed to protecting the forest.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We believe that if we provide people with resources they highly value – education and good health for their children – they will be more likely to respond positively to our conservation message. Sympathetic understanding of the challenges they face, investment in their childrens' future, income support and an all Ugandan staff , increased their trust in us from 26% to 74% between 2008 and 2017.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have been designing, implementing and evaluating successful conservation, health and education programs for 23 years. We have a stable, well trained and skilled staff and a very low turnover. 100% Ugandan and 90% local they understand the challenges of local people and bring an important cultural perspective to all our programs. All projects are designed in partnership with direct beneficiaries as well as with local health, education and protected area authorities. We are a truly international project, combining knowledge and resources from western Universities including Harvard, Tufts, Boston College and the University of Wisconsin with Ugandan expertise and aspirations.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2021 info
11.7
Fringe rate in 2021 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
KASIISI PROJECT INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of KASIISI PROJECT INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 * | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $5,904 | -$10,999 | $111,865 | $207,030 | $74,319 |
| As % of expenses | 1.3% | -4.1% | 44.0% | 89.6% | 25.9% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $5,904 | -$10,999 | $111,865 | $207,030 | $74,319 |
| As % of expenses | 1.3% | -4.1% | 44.0% | 89.6% | 25.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $448,149 | $254,359 | $365,882 | $279,477 | $361,649 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 116.8% | -43.2% | 43.8% | 0.0% | 29.4% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $442,245 | $265,358 | $254,017 | $230,932 | $287,330 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 74.4% | -40.0% | -4.3% | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 25.9% | 15.4% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 98.7% | 97.5% | 98.1% | 66.7% | 81.6% |
| All other expenses | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $442,245 | $265,358 | $254,017 | $230,932 | $287,330 |
| One month of savings | $36,854 | $22,113 | $21,168 | $19,244 | $23,944 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $479,099 | $287,471 | $275,185 | $250,176 | $311,274 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 3.3 | 5.1 | 10.6 | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Months of cash and investments | 3.3 | 5.1 | 10.6 | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -0.9 | -2.1 | 3.1 | 13.8 | 11.7 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $123,361 | $112,362 | $224,227 | $264,952 | $280,385 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 128.4% | 140.9% | 70.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | -$35,000 | -$45,999 | $65,866 | $264,952 | $280,385 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Elizabeth Ross
Coming from a research science and education background I work to promote conservation through well-run, properly monitored, self sustaining educational projects that benefit communities living around protected areas in Africa, specifically through the support of primary school education in western Uganda.
I founded the Kasiisi Project in 1997 and now direct a project working in 16 rural Ugandan schools serving 8,000 children and their communities. We fund conservation and health education, school infrastructure, teacher training, secondary and college scholarships to 158 students, boarding facilities, sanitation and clean water, special needs of girls, clean cooking stoves, pre-schools and research programs.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
KASIISI PROJECT INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
KASIISI PROJECT INC
Board of directorsas of 02/08/2023
Board of directors data
Mrs Terry Eastman
Richard Wrangham
Harvard University
Elizabeth Ross
Kasiisi Project
Terry Eastman
Zarin Machanda
Tufts Univeristy
John Slyconish
State Street Bank
Beth Armstrong
Christine Fairclough
Sean Rush
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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