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Flying Kites Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 20-5946832

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 19, 2016

Organization Profilewww.flyingkites.org
51 Melcher StreetBoston, MA 02210

(609) 602-8166

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

25th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$61,081

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

81st percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$626,772

Up $123,913 (+25%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$620,272

Up $211,741 (+52%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$6,500

Down $87,828 (-93%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue36th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$633,232

Up $108,906 (+21%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$676,216

Up $273,582 (+68%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$42,984

Down $164,676 (-135%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $253,343Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $253,3432010Assets 2011: $285,215Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $285,2152011Assets 2012: $265,476Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $265,4762012Assets 2013: $436,839Liabilities 2013: $150,000Net Assets 2013: $286,8392013Assets 2014: $502,859Liabilities 2014: $94,328Net Assets 2014: $408,5312014Assets 2015: $626,772Liabilities 2015: $6,500Net Assets 2015: $620,2722015Assets 2016: $1,520,800Liabilities 2016: $6,500Net Assets 2016: $1,514,3002016Assets 2017: $2,367,674Liabilities 2017: $20,985Net Assets 2017: $2,346,6892017Assets 2018: $2,996,412Liabilities 2018: $87,609Net Assets 2018: $2,908,8032018Assets 2019: $3,276,063Liabilities 2019: $4,057Net Assets 2019: $3,272,0062019Assets 2020: $3,697,021Liabilities 2020: $6,000Net Assets 2020: $3,691,0212020Assets 2021: $4,343,533Liabilities 2021: $33,575Net Assets 2021: $4,309,9582021Assets 2022: $4,725,204Liabilities 2022: $65,917Net Assets 2022: $4,659,2872022Assets 2023: $5,233,376Liabilities 2023: $78,762Net Assets 2023: $5,154,6142023Assets 2024: $5,852,369Liabilities 2024: $176,312Net Assets 2024: $5,676,0572024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$626,772
Liabilities$6,500
Net Assets$620,272
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $345,5992010Expenses 2011: $633,3552011Revenue 2012: $504,771Expenses 2012: $524,510Net Income 2012: -$19,7392012Revenue 2013: $377,974Expenses 2013: $356,611Net Income 2013: $21,3632013Revenue 2014: $524,326Expenses 2014: $402,634Net Income 2014: $121,6922014Revenue 2015: $633,232Expenses 2015: $676,216Net Income 2015: -$42,9842015Revenue 2016: $1,761,941Expenses 2016: $867,913Net Income 2016: $894,0282016Revenue 2017: $2,073,024Expenses 2017: $1,240,635Net Income 2017: $832,3892017Revenue 2018: $2,111,734Expenses 2018: $1,549,620Net Income 2018: $562,1142018Revenue 2019: $2,032,225Expenses 2019: $1,669,022Net Income 2019: $363,2032019Revenue 2020: $2,040,527Expenses 2020: $1,621,512Net Income 2020: $419,0152020Revenue 2021: $2,149,472Expenses 2021: $1,530,535Net Income 2021: $618,9372021Revenue 2022: $1,898,925Expenses 2022: $1,549,596Net Income 2022: $349,3292022Revenue 2023: $2,803,669Expenses 2023: $2,303,017Net Income 2023: $500,6522023Revenue 2024: $2,844,274Expenses 2024: $2,450,651Net Income 2024: $393,6232024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$633,232
Expenses$676,216
Net Income-$42,984
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 19, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$633,232
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

At flying kites, we are transforming primary education in rural kenya.

Flying Kites seeks to raise the standards of care available to vulnerable children and families in one of the poorest regions in Kenya. In the village of Njabini, we provide orphanage and abused children with a safe home environment and pre-school and primary school education, as well as secondary scholarships. In addition, we work with larger community to help impoverished families generate income and improve their living conditions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$282,656$284,652▲ $1,996
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$218,769$211,556▼ $7,213
Pledges and Grants Receivable$173,331$127,564▼ $45,767
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$674,756$626,772▼ $47,984
Other Assets Total-$3,000-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,500$6,500▼ $5,000
Total Liabilities$11,500$6,500▼ $5,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$489,925$492,708▲ $2,783
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$173,331$127,564▼ $45,767
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$663,256$620,272▼ $42,984
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$674,756$626,772▼ $47,984

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$211,556$38,228$249,784
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Leila ChambersExecutive DirectorFT$61,081$61,081
Michael ChambersChief StrategistFT$28,581$28,581

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Justine Axelsson KingChairman
Becky ColletDirector
Kathy WintersDirector
Leila ChambersDirector
Meredith Beaton StarrDirector
Michael ChambersDirector
Robert AdlerDirector
JC LepierreTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$633,232
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$633,232
Change in Net Assets
$-42,984

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table6$67,630Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$900Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions7$68,530-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$633,232
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$633,232
Total Revenue per Form 990
$633,232
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$517,061
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$159,155
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$63,041$23,723-$86,764
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,380$16,701-$61,081
All Other Expenses$28,656$4,924-$33,580
Occupancy-$19,372-$19,372
Other Expenses$12,748--$12,748
Fees for Services Other$8,634$3,674-$12,308
Payroll Taxes$8,218$3,092-$11,310
Depreciation Depletion-$7,213-$7,213
Advertising$5,012--$5,012
Travel$1,484$979-$2,463
Total Functional Expenses$596,538$79,678$0$676,216

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$676,216
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$676,216
Total Expenses per Form 990$676,216
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
2
Spending
$308,981

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
KenyaProgram ActivitiesSchool and Orphanage12$308,981
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Leila ChambersBoard DirectorEmployee WagesNo$61,081
Michael ChambersBoard DirectorEmployee WagesNo$28,581

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“The Organizations executive director and her spouse (who is also an employee of the Organization) hold a seat on the Organizations Board of Directors”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The Form 990 is reviewed my management and the board at a meeting whereby a vote to accept as presented is taken and then all of the documents are filed as required.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS MUST FILE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FORM AND, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, COMPLETE THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMEnt AND ACKNOWLEDGEMEntTN WHICH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS DISCLOSED ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF interest; RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTERST POLICY READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; AND AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. THE EXECUTIVE TEAM SUPERVISES THE DISTRIBUTION, COLLECTION AND REVIEW OF THE ANNUAL DIRECTORS CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Annually the organization reviews the Executive Director, does a performance evaluation and the Board of Directors approves any change in compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The Organization does a salary survey and annual review of the Executive Director which is ultimately approved by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Flying Kites Inc
EIN
20-5946832
Phone
6096028166
Address
51 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 02210

Signing Officer

Name
Leila Chambers
Title
President
Signed
2016-05-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Ne Kelly and Associates LLC
Address
4238 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 307, BOSTON, MA 02131-2517
Preparer
Nancy Kelly
Phone
8573839363
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, and no interest and penalties have been recorded in the Organization's statements related to uncertain tax positions.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$626,772
Liabilities
$6,500
Net assets
$620,272
Revenue
$633,232
Expenses
$676,216
Net income
-$42,984
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.85$0.18$5.68$2.84$2.45$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.23$0.08$5.15$2.80$2.30$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.73$0.07$4.66$1.90$1.55$0.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.34$0.03$4.31$2.15$1.53$0.62
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$0.01$3.69$2.04$1.62$0.42
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.00$3.27$2.03$1.67$0.36
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.09$2.91$2.11$1.55$0.56
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.02$2.35$2.07$1.24$0.83
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.01$1.51$1.76$0.87$0.89
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.01$0.62$0.63$0.68$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.09$0.41$0.52$0.40$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.15$0.29$0.38$0.36$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.00$0.27$0.50$0.52$0.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.63
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.35