Project Kitty Hawk Inc
To provide technology and online education services to university of North Carolina institutions to meet the needs of adult learners and to expand accessibility to higher education for traditionally underserved populations.
Project Kitty Hawk Inc at a glance
In short: Project Kitty Hawk Inc gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $333K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $333,333
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $366,667
- Total assets
- $52,913,979
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Project Kitty Hawk Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Carolina University ($367K). Together the top 2 received $600K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($400,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $667K (2024) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $400,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | The organization awards program launch grants to cover start-up operating costs to encourage early adoption of the organization's platform. | $366,667 |
| Appalachian State University Boone, NC | The organization awards program launch grants to cover start-up operating costs to encourage early adoption of the organization's platform. | $233,333 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,913,979 | $40,374,468 | $29,917,753 | $1,000,000 | 3 | $1,532,783 |
| 2024 | $42,946,408 | $34,710,055 | $22,841,002 | $666,667 | 2 | $1,529,460 |
| 2023 | $30,069,308 | $41,231,521 | $16,660,763 | — | — | $227,747 |
| 2022 | $3,180,964 | $4,002,500 | $946,642 | — | — | — |
About Project Kitty Hawk Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Kitty Hawk Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chapel Hill, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $52.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Kitty Hawk Inc is led by Andrew Kelly, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 12 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Kelly
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Andrew Bagley
Director of Business Analytics
Director of Strategy & Business Development → Director of Strategy & Bus, 2024
Director of Strategy & Bus → Director of Business Analytics, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $262K (2025)
Julia Carroll
Director of People Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Courtney Crowder
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Comly
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Hans
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Rogers
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Ramsey
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Carey
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cates
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karrie Dixon
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Norris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Zemp
Former CEO
President → Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$391K (2023) → $478K (2025)
Brian Fleming
Vice President of Business Development & Strategy
Director of Strategy & Business Development → Director of Strategy & Bus, 2024
Director of Strategy & Bus → Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $262K (2025)
Christopher Boyd
Vice President of Operations
Director of General Ops → Vice President of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $256K (2025)
Rae Williams
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$201K (2024) → $281K (2025)
David Eby
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$193K (2024) → $416K (2025)
Aidan Jones
Senior Digital Project Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$156K (2025)
Jack Lewandowski
Vice President of Student Experience
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$227K (2025)
Jerry Thompson
Vice President of Technology
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$282K (2025)
Joel Hawks
Data Governance Lead
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$143K (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Sharon Gaber (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Eliza S. Goodspeed (2023–2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Erin Cooke (2024) — Director of Product Management
- Former: Kerry A. Clegg (2024) — Senior Student Support Manager
- Former: Wendy Murphy (2024) — Director
- Former: Frank Gilliam (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Cable (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $478K, to William Zemp (Former CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Kitty Hawk Inc
How much does Project Kitty Hawk Inc give each year?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $667K across 2 grants.
What is Project Kitty Hawk Inc's typical grant size?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc's median grant in 2025 was $366,667, and its average grant was $333,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Kitty Hawk Inc give grants?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Project Kitty Hawk Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Project Kitty Hawk Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Project Kitty Hawk Inc?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc reported $52.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $40.4M.
What is Project Kitty Hawk Inc?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chapel Hill, NC. It holds $52.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Project Kitty Hawk Inc's EIN?
Project Kitty Hawk Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3871908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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