2018-05-04T12:53:19-07:00 2017-06-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2016-07-01 133875888 KIPP Inc dba Knowledge is Power Program Inc KIPP 8323281051 10711 Kipp Way Drive Houston TX 77099 Jaideep Hebbar CFO 2018-05-04 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Sehba Ali 10711 Kipp Way Drive Houston TX 77099 149518344 false false X www.kipphouston.org X 1994 DE KIPP Houston serves early childhood/elementary, middle school, and high school students with a special focus on college readiness through academic and character development. 16 15 2063 4137 0 129888249 139864075 9400481 8976326 7502 21553 216756 219887 139512988 149081841 121389 109917 0 76663923 87061627 137714 120000 2249770 56287696 61905058 133210722 149196602 6302266 -114761 219452628 234143294 199590743 214314809 19861885 19828485 KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is committed to developing in underserved students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and qualities of character necessary to succeed at all levels of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. false false 130621080 109917 8976326 KIPP Houston's mission: To build a better tomorrow, we educate our students with the academic and character skills necessary to thrive in college and lead choice-filled lives. KIPP began in 1994 with a powerful idea: to create a classroom that helped children develop the knowledge, skills, character, and habits necessary to succeed in college and build a better tomorrow for their communities. Founders Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin began by redefining what was possible for a classroom of public school students in Houston. Essential to creating a great system of schools is having our eyes on the same goal: college graduation. At KIPP Houston, teachers, leaders, students, and parents are all united around this goal. By providing outstanding educators, more time in school learning, and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP Houston is helping students build the skills needed to make it not only to, but through, college. During the 2016-17 school year, approximately 13,500 students were enrolled in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. KIPP Houston operated 10 primary schools, 12 middle schools and 4 high schools. The students that KIPP Houston serves are predominantly minorities with 66% identified as Hispanic, 31% as African-American, 1% as Caucasian, and 2% as Asian. The school day begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 4:15. On Fridays, the school day begins at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 3:00. All KIPP students, parents, and teachers sign a Commitment to Excellence pledge in which they commit to do whatever it takes for themselves and their teammates to learn and prepare for college. From day one in our schools, college is the focus; college banners line the school hallways and classes are identified by the year those KIPP students are projected to go to college. KIPP Houston's ultimate goal is to raise the college graduation rate for KIPPsters to 82%. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to address the achievement gap between our nation's low and high income students. Although 91% of KIPPsters come from economically disadvantaged families, 96% of KIPP Houston students graduate from high school; and 85% have matriculated to a higher education institution. Tracking from the eighth grade, nearly 50% of alumni have graduated from college and another 10% are still persisting. This college graduation rate is more than five times the graduation rate of comparable low-income students across the United States. 130621080 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true false true false true false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 255 0 true 2063 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 16 15 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Jaideep Hebbar CFO 8323281051 6700 Bellaire Blvd Houston TX 77074 Bill Boyar Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Feinberg Exec Vice Chair 50.00 0.00 X X 259749 0 0 Ethan Phillips Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ernie D Cockrell Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jayshree Desai Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Desjardins Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Foshee Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Duncan Klussmann Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian McCabe Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rocio Mendoza Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karol Musher Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn Raymond Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heidi M Smith Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allison Thacker Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Wallace Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donnie Young Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sehba Ali Super/CEO 50.00 0.00 X 254940 0 41516 John Murphy CFO 50.00 0.00 X 233820 0 6516 Eric Kot COO 50.00 0.00 X 172496 0 6516 Laurie Bieber Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 190968 0 5316 Daniel Caesar Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 158274 0 6516 Daphane Carter Chief Academic Officer 50.00 0.00 X 154078 0 6516 Kenneth Goeddeke Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 142845 0 6516 Eric Coleman Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 141943 0 6516 Charles W Fimble Jr Chief Talent Ofcr 50.00 0.00 X 138915 0 6516 Deedrah Harp Chief Innovat Ofcr 50.00 0.00 X 131805 0 6516 Francis Cush Jr Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 122721 0 6516 2102554 105476 24 false true false Sodexo Inc & Affiliates PO Box 536922 Atlanta GA 30353 Student meals 7058734 FirstGroup America 22157 Network Pl Chicago IL 60673 Student transport 5140019 Trio Electric PO Box 925473 Houston TX 77292 Construct services 1886664 Graves Mechanical 5910 Schumacher Houston TX 77057 Construct services 1778568 Linbeck Group LLC 3900 Essex Ln Ste 1200 Houston TX 77027 Const mgmt svcs 1516234 74 1528065 133408997 4927013 161283 139864075 Auxiliary services 611710 6547785 6547785 Partnership school fees 611710 2428541 2428541 8976326 27964 27964 0 0 173408 173408 173408 122400 51008 157353 163764 -6411 -6411 -6411 319218 1528065 272739 46479 46479 0 0 0 149081841 9098726 119040 0 109917 109917 0 0 1642652 470815 975553 196284 0 74744589 70204025 3915689 624875 2239219 2117760 104615 16844 7352065 6807221 494868 49976 1083102 997851 74630 10621 0 379626 7345 372281 68216 68216 0 120000 120000 0 10394505 9361641 844614 188250 0 3211781 1717228 1134867 359686 2935018 2550029 380192 4797 0 7115599 6792882 289735 32982 3047580 2823108 205659 18813 0 451336 285753 126324 39259 6686919 6686919 0 10612315 10175307 403384 33624 1190213 947313 239738 3162 Food expenses 8707499 8707499 Educational materials 4796390 4796390 Extracurriculum expenses 592225 592225 Dues & fees 590909 590909 1124927 565862 8468 550597 149196602 130621080 16325752 2249770 4493221 19950187 18668750 10402609 19376381 20104389 1056640 541874 0 0 0 0 511494 776603 239289360 57875847 172822748 181413513 866001 954119 0 0 0 1657393 0 219452628 234143294 17600470 17247552 14097 122836475 119485268 23200000 59139701 54381989 199590743 214314809 X 16894894 17147880 2776991 2490605 190000 190000 19861885 19828485 219452628 234143294 -114761 81361 X false true X true true true X 90602402 98201520 117630978 129888249 139864075 576187224 0 0 90602402 98201520 117630978 129888249 139864075 576187224 0 576187224 57894 103854 123139 140442 78972 504301 0 0 576691525 48772738 0.99910 0.99870 X Part I: Additional Information KIPP, Inc. is classified as a school under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). As such, it is not required to complete Schedule A, Part II - Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). KIPP is voluntarily including Schedule A, Part II.For Schedule B Schedule of Contributors, KIPP meets the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and is reporting under the Special Rule. 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The endowment provides a source of funds for college scholarships for deserving graduates of KIPP Houston. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Line 6 - Explanation of Aid or Assistance from Governmental Agency As a public charter school, KIPP receives various federal and state education-related grants. Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized KIPP, Inc. discloses its non-discrimination policy in admissions material and a public announcement is placed in the local paper and on its website. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race X X X X X X X true Sterling Assoc 55 Waugh Dr 601 Houston TX 77007 Cap Campaign false 120000 120000 TX Annual Gala 1803133 1483915 319218 14701 64473 6127 183680 Zoo Lights 44150 44150 262 573 2923 1847283 1528065 319218 14701 64735 6700 186603 272739 46479 true 0 0 College scholarships 44 109917 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Scholarship applications are distributed to all students in May. The Big Dog Committee meets once a year in June to award scholarships. We also meet during that time to review all current students receiving Big Dog funding. The committee reviews their application materials, grades and financial aid award letter. This allows us to gain more context on the student's financial need, academic commitment and personal character. Once decisions are made all recipients are asked to come to campus to sign their contracts and tell us how they are going to "give back" or "pay back" the loan portion of the award. A percentage of the award is loan, so we ask the students to "pay back" this portion by volunteering at KIPP schools. KIPP Through College (KTC) will make check requests for all students once they arrive on their college campuses in the fall. The Big Dog award is split into two disbursements: fall semester and spring semesters. KTC waits for the student's fall semester grades to be mailed to us in January by the student before requesting the second half of the award for the spring semester. A student can renew their award if they are in good academic standing and giving back to KIPP. KTC works with the students to ensure that we have their spring semester grades. X X X X false false false false false false false false false false Daniel Caesar Head of School 149799 8475 1200 5316 164790 Daphane Carter Chief Academic Officer 139983 14095 1200 5316 160594 Eric Kot COO 161908 10588 1200 5316 179012 John Murphy CFO 207426 26394 1200 5316 240336 Laurie Bieber Head of School 180802 10166 5316 196284 Mike Feinberg Exec Vice Chair 235924 23825 259749 Sehba Ali Super/CEO 230351 24589 36200 5316 296456 A City of Houston Higher Ed 760387014 442378GK5 2014-07-10 48641499 Construct & Refund Prior Debt false false false B City of Houston Higher Ed 760387014 44237HCM5 2015-05-19 80153143 Refund Prior Debt false false false A 4380000 48641499 912851 15860723 31867925 2016 true false true true B 2540000 80153143 78843092 1208732 101319 2017 true true true true A false false false false false false true B false false false false false false true A false true false false false true B false true false false false true A true B true X Auction items 124 161283 Val per Donor false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder The Membership of the Corporation shall consist of Michael Feinberg, Doug Foshee, and the then acting Board of Directors of the Corporation. The Board of Directors shall have one vote as a group and be represented by the Chair, or by any other Director designated by the Board of Directors, in meetings of the Membership. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The business office management team reviews the form and distributes the form with explanatory memorandum to the Executive Board soliciting questions and comments prior to filing date. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Annually a Texas Education Agency governance questionnaire is distributed to officers and directors. The forms are tracked and reviewed for accuracy prior to sending to TEA. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The compensation package for the Superintendent is reviewed by a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Committee reviews salary data from Form 990s of 4 comparable charter schools and 2 community colleges. They also review the 2015-2016 TASB/TASA Superintendent Report which includes compensation information for 738 school districts in Texas. The compensation package is approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The compensation of other officers is reviewed annually for internal equity and compared to KIPP nationwide salary analysis to confirm reasonableness. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request.