14+ Foundation, Inc.

What 14+ Foundation, Inc. does

14+ Foundation, Inc. is a NYC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 2012 by Joseph Mizzi and Nchimunya Wulf to develop, build, and operate schools and orphanages in rural African communities. The foundation's primary programs are two primary schools in Zambia: Chipakata Children's Academy (opened January 2015), serving approximately 250 children from pre-school through 7th grade in Chipakata Village, and Mwabwindo School (opened 2018), serving 250 students in Mwabwindo Village with 100% renewable-energy infrastructure (solar panels and a windmill) and architecture designed pro bono by Selldorf Architects. The schools pair free primary education with meals, medical care access, arts-based curriculum, and community infrastructure including water wells, roads, and a community grinding mill, and serve as 24/7 community hubs. The foundation also runs a micro-financing partnership with the Tiyeseko Women's Club in Chipakata.

The foundation operates as a majority volunteer organization with 1-10 staff, and approximately 95% of donations are applied directly to program services. Revenue is generated through individual and institutional donations, an annual Cocktail Benefit event with sponsorship tiers ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 and ticket tiers from $150 to $2,500, and a merchandise e-commerce shop selling items such as a $399 coffee table book and apparel. Distribution is direct: in-person engagement at the NYC headquarters (14 Wall Street), fundraising events in New York, and on-the-ground school operations coordinated via the Lusaka, Zambia office (Chipakata Children's Academy Foundation). Pro bono professional services and earned media coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Record, CNN, and others underpin the foundation's cost-efficient program delivery and brand recognition.

Name

14+ Foundation, Inc.

Legal name

14 Plus Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://14plusfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

14+ Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that builds and operates primary schools in rural Zambia. Founded in 2012, it runs Chipakata Children's Academy and Mwabwindo School, serving approximately 500 children, funded through donations, events, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Rural school construction
• Nonprofit education programs
• Community development Africa
• Arts-based education
• Orphanage operations

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: 14+ Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The primary revenue stream is charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Approximately 95% of all donations received are applied directly to program services and initiatives in Africa.
2. Merchandise Sales: The foundation operates an e-commerce shop selling merchandise such as a coffee table book ($399) and apparel including a 14+ x Barriers Worldwide Tee ($45). Proceeds support the foundation's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

14+ Foundation, Inc. develops, builds, and operates schools and orphanages for children in rural African communities, with a current focus on two primary schools in Zambia (Chipakata Children's Academy and Mwabwindo School) that provide free comprehensive primary education (pre-school through 7th grade) to approximately 500 children. The organization supplements its educational programs with meals, medical care access, community infrastructure (water wells, roads, bridges, community gardens), and arts-based education, and raises funds through donations, sponsorship events, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

14+ Foundation, Inc. is a NYC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that develops, builds, and operates schools and community facilities in rural African communities. The organization operates two primary schools in Zambia: Chipakata Children's Academy (opened 2015) serving approximately 250 children from pre-school to 7th grade, and Mwabwindo School (opened 2018) serving 250 students with 100% renewable energy. Both schools provide free comprehensive primary education with arts-based programs, meals, medical care, and serve as community hubs. The organization also operates an online merchandise store. Architectural and engineering services are provided pro bono, and approximately 95% of donations are applied directly to programs. The schools incorporate community-based initiatives including infrastructure improvements, water wells, community gardens, and micro-financing partnerships with local women's groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chipakata Children's Academy A primary school (pre-school to 7th grade) in Chipakata Village, Zambia, providing comprehensive education for approximately 250 children from the Chipakata Village community. Features arts-based education programs, meals, medical care access, and serves as a community hub for educational and community-based initiatives.
• Mwabwindo School A primary school (pre-school to 7th grade) in Mwabwindo Village, Zambia, serving 250 students. Includes 5 classroom buildings, administrative facilities, a community garden, teacher's housing, and a soccer field. Operates on 100% renewable energy (solar panels and windmill) and was designed by Selldorf Architects.
• 14+ Foundation Merchandise Store Online store selling merchandise (coffee table book, apparel) to supporters globally, with proceeds supporting the foundation's educational initiatives in Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chipakata Children's Academy eliminated a 14+ km daily round-trip walk for children from Chipakata Village
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tiyeseko Women's ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner14+ Foundation partners with Tiyeseko Women's Club, a community group of women in the Chipakata community who seek to improve their lives through income-producing activities including agricultural projects. The foundation supports the club through micro-financing as part of its community development initiatives.
• Selldorf ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelldorf Architects designed Mwabwindo School for 14+ Foundation. The project was completed and opened for classes in 2018. The building's design is inspired by tall singular trees on the surrounding savanna, with a large corrugated metal roof canopy covering mud-brick classrooms arranged around courtyards.
• Studio One Eighty NineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio One Eighty Nine in Ghana, Africa designed and produced student uniforms for Mwabwindo School.
• Sciame Construction Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoseph Mizzi, Co-Founder & CEO of 14+ Foundation, also serves as President & Chief Operating Officer of Sciame Construction Co., one of New York City's leading construction firms. Sciame-related expertise and connections support the foundation's school-building mission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Room to Read: Large international education nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in Asia and Africa. Similar school-building and education mission, but operates at significantly greater scale across multiple countries.
• Communities in Schools: Major US-based nonprofit that surrounds students with community support to keep them in school. Adjacent K-12 education support mission, but focused domestically on dropout prevention rather than school construction abroad.
• Free The Children / WE Charity: International education and development nonprofit with school-building programs in rural Africa. Overlapping mission around youth education in developing countries, though operates across many geographies and program areas.

Direct peers

• buildOn: Nonprofit that partners with rural communities in developing countries (including sub-Saharan Africa) to build schools and deliver adult literacy programs. Closely analogous operating model and beneficiary profile to 14+ Foundation.
• Schools for Salone: Nonprofit that builds primary schools in rural Sierra Leone. Highly comparable rural-Africa primary education mission, community engagement model, and small-staff US-based nonprofit structure.
• African Library Project: Smaller nonprofit that establishes libraries and supports education in rural African communities. Comparable beneficiary population, donor-driven model, and emphasis on community-led infrastructure.
• Pencils of Promise: US-based nonprofit that builds schools and provides education programs in developing countries including Africa. Directly comparable mission, donor-driven model, and focus on primary-school infrastructure in rural communities.
• Mali Rising Foundation: Nonprofit that builds and operates junior high schools in rural Mali. Directly analogous model: small US nonprofit, rural West African beneficiary population, primary-school construction focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/14PlusFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/14-foundation-inc-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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