2016-11-11T06:09:51-08:00 2016-06-30 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2015-07-01 133875888 KIPP Inc dba Knowledge is Power Program Inc KIPP 8323281051 10711 Kipp Way Drive Houston TX 77099 John Murphy CFO 2016-11-11 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Sehba Ali 10711 Kipp Way Drive Houston TX 77099 140013829 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. 14 13 1785 800 0 117630978 129888249 8031447 9400481 17212 7502 295239 216756 125974876 139512988 102758 121389 0 69745707 76663923 121790 137714 2048653 70489621 56287696 140459876 133210722 -14485000 6302266 216844846 219452628 203300789 199590743 13544057 19861885 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 115939978 121389 9400481 KIPP Houston's mission is to develop in underserved students the academic skills, intellectual habits, and qualities of character necessary to succeed at all levels of school and life from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. 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 2015-16 school year, approximately 12,500 students were enrolled in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. KIPP Houston operated 9 primary schools, 11 middle schools and 4 high schools. The students that KIPP Houston serves are predominantly minorities with 65% identified as Hispanic, 32% 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, 94% of KIPP Houston students graduate from high school; and 85% have matriculated to a higher education institution. Tracking from the eighth grade, 51% of alumni have graduated from college and another 13% are still persisting. This college graduation rate is more than five times the graduation rate of comparable low-income students across the United States. 115939978 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 213 0 true 1785 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 14 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X John Murphy CFO 8323281051 6700 Bellaire Blvd Houston TX 77074 Bill Boyar Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ethan Phillips Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ernie D Cockrell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jayshree Desai Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Desjardins Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Toby Hamilton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian McCabe Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rocio Mendoza Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karol Musher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn Raymond Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allison Thacker Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Wallace Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donnie Young Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Feinberg Exec Vice Chair 50.00 0.00 X 231854 0 31 Sehba Ali Super/CEO 50.00 0.00 X 239033 0 6475 John Murphy CFO 50.00 0.00 X 208125 0 6475 Eric Kot COO 50.00 0.00 X 182404 0 6475 Daniel Caesar Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 163969 0 6475 Laurie Bieber Chief Advancement Officer 50.00 0.00 X 192230 0 5275 Daphane Carter Chief Academic Ofc 50.00 0.00 X 146783 0 1231 Kenneth Goeddeke Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 146091 0 6475 Charles W Fimble Jr Chief Talent Ofcr 50.00 0.00 X 141402 0 6475 Alma Salman Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 139327 0 6475 Eric Coleman Head of School 50.00 0.00 X 137602 0 1231 1928820 53093 26 false true false Sodexo Inc & Affiliates PO Box 536922 Atlanta GA 30353 Student meals 6108260 FirstGroup America 22157 Network Pl Chicago IL 60673 Student transport 4751421 Linbeck Group LLC 3900 Essex Ln Ste 1200 Houston TX 77027 Const Mgmt Svcs 2285760 CDW Government 75 Remittance Dr Ste 1515 Chicago IL 60675 IT products 1598965 Aries Building Systems 1919 Mueller Ln Troy TX 76579 Mfg modular bldgs 1460728 73 1297299 120598052 7992898 97375 129888249 Auxiliary services 611710 7028989 7028989 Partnership school fees 611710 2371492 2371492 9400481 12302 12302 0 0 260540 260540 260540 132400 128140 270602 275402 -4800 -4800 -4800 181655 1297299 225439 -43784 -43784 0 0 0 139512988 9532881 91858 0 121389 121389 0 0 1362320 179218 975517 207585 0 66696687 62811567 3346790 538330 2073693 1920121 138431 15141 5531397 5144954 344974 41469 999826 921579 67589 10658 0 222674 16067 206605 2 69772 69772 0 137714 137714 0 8380758 7514385 767073 99300 0 3347225 2521374 760473 65378 2554987 2220353 334378 256 0 7212377 6863814 315117 33446 2876571 2646810 214746 15015 0 328369 226277 92388 9704 6761307 6761307 0 9440214 8940448 469830 29936 1175189 848815 323527 2847 Food costs 7375121 7375121 Educational supplies 4706884 4706884 Other operational expenses 1836248 960802 33574 841872 0 133210722 115939978 15222091 2048653 8430402 4493221 19665928 18668750 18968575 19376381 1579475 1056640 0 0 0 0 659066 511494 220086666 47263918 165013096 172822748 797035 866001 0 0 0 1731269 1657393 216844846 219452628 16420535 17600470 61683 14097 125879731 122836475 60938840 59139701 203300789 199590743 X 11049540 16894894 2304517 2776991 190000 190000 13544057 19861885 216844846 219452628 6302266 15562 X false true X true true true 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 as a pdf attachment to the return in order to demonstrate that it qualifies for the special rule in Schedule B - Schedule of Contributors for those organizations that meet the 33 1/3% support test described in the regulations under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). 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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 137714 137714 TX Annual Gala 1478954 1297299 181655 37329 58901 129209 1478954 1297299 181655 37329 58901 129209 225439 -43784 true 0 0 College scholarships 31 121389 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 151770 12199 1200 5275 170444 Eric Kot COO 169221 13183 1200 5275 188879 John Murphy CFO 195645 12480 1200 5275 214600 Kenneth Goeddeke Head of School 146091 1200 5275 152566 Laurie Bieber Chief Advancement Officer 183717 8513 5275 197505 Mike Feinberg Exec Vice Chair 211867 19987 31 231885 Sehba Ali Super/CEO 217333 21700 1200 5275 245508 A City of Houston Higher Ed 760387014 442378GK5 2014-07-10 48641499 Construction and Refund Prior false false false B City of Houston Higher Ed 760387014 44237HCM5 2015-05-19 80153143 Refund Prior Debt false false false A 3120000 48641499 912851 15860723 31867925 2016 true false true true B 1660000 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 63 97375 Val. per donor false true true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties Excess furniture donations are occasionally auctioned to the public. 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 2014-2015 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.