Friends of Kakamega
Friends of Kakamega is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sherman, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $5K in total assets.
Friends of Kakamega at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,028
- -98.2% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $72,774
- -77.7% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $94,606
- -73.7% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Kakamega funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kenya Rising Sherman, CT | To enable Friends of Kenya Rising to continue the work of Friends of Kakamega and Crossroads Springs Africa, Inc. | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,028 | $72,774 | $94,606 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $273,392 | $326,217 | $359,356 | $11,000 | 1 | $3,344 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Kakamega is led by Leah Bennett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Leah Bennett
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carra NcFadden
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McFadden
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bennett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Scalzi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Williamson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anne Daly (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Krawczyk (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Kakamega
How large is Friends of Kakamega?
Friends of Kakamega reported $5K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $73K.
What is Friends of Kakamega?
Friends of Kakamega is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sherman, CT. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Friends of Kakamega operate?
Friends of Kakamega has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Friends of Kakamega's EIN?
Friends of Kakamega's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2375938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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