Kevin Winter Foundation

What Kevin Winter Foundation does

Kevin Winter Foundation (KWF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (Tax ID 84-4680144) founded in March 2020 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Its mission is to provide education opportunities for African youth at primary, secondary, and university levels across 12 major African countries spanning from Senegal to South Africa. The organization delivers a multi-program portfolio including Character Education Workshops, Leadership Skills training, IT and Skills Training, Land Agricultural Development, International Relations, and Project RISE, supplemented by scholarships, books, laptops, uniforms, transportation, and meals for beneficiaries.

KWF operates with a core team of six members plus an extended team of approximately nine additional collaborators covering graphic design, social media management, video editing, content writing, administrative support, copywriting, development, and translation. Its core technology is a web-based platform built on Next.js hosting donation forms, project information, team pages, newsletter signup, and testimonials. There is no proprietary software product, mobile app, or API. Marketing relies on organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube), SEO, and newsletter email.

Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations accepted across multiple payment rails — debit/credit via Zeffy, Zelle transfers to [email protected], PayPal hosted buttons, and forthcoming cryptocurrency wallets for ETH, ADA, BTC, USDC, and USDT. Program delivery is executed not directly but through a partner NGO network comprising Universal Peace Federation, International Association for Youth and Students for Peace, and Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, supplemented by supporting technology partners Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, and Adobe. Beneficiary segments are horizontal and persona-based across youth age cohorts, with no fees charged for program participation.

Name

Kevin Winter Foundation

Legal name

Kevin Winter Foundation

Website

https://kevinwinterfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kevin Winter Foundation is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports African youth through scholarships, educational materials, and training programs delivered across 12 African countries via NGO partner networks and tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Youth Education Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit youth education
• African youth empowerment
• Charitable education programs
• Skills training programs
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations: KWF accepts donations through multiple channels including debit/credit cards via Zeffy platform, Zelle ([email protected]), PayPal, and cryptocurrency (Ethereum, Cardano, Bitcoin, USDC, USDT - addresses forthcoming). All donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status with Tax ID 84-4680144.
2. Program Services Revenue: Revenue generated through educational programs and training services for African youth, including technology skills training, leadership development, and character education workshops.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kevin Winter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational support and training programs for African youth at primary, secondary, and university levels. The foundation offers scholarships, books, laptops, uniforms, transportation, meals, and structured training programs in technology, character education, leadership, life skills, public speaking, arts, music, cultural exchange, and small business development. Programs are delivered across 12 major African countries through partnerships with established NGOs.

Product overview

Kevin Winter Foundation (KWF) is a non-profit charitable organization, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of educational and youth empowerment programs including Character Education Workshops, Land Agricultural Development, Leadership Skills, International Relations, IT and Skills Training, and Project RISE. Supporting services include a newsletter subscription and an online donation platform accepting multiple payment methods. The programs are designed to provide African youth with education, training, and support across technology, trade schools, character education, life skills, public speaking, arts, music, cultural exchange, community service, and small business development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Character Education Workshops Comprehensive workshops fostering holistic development by emphasizing cultivation of ethical, social, and emotional virtues, equipping individuals to navigate life's challenges and contribute positively to their communities.
• Land Agricultural Development Agricultural development projects addressing food security, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment through innovative techniques and technologies to enhance productivity while ensuring long-term environmental health.
• Leadership Skills Development programs focused on building leadership capabilities as a cornerstone for empowering individuals, including training programs, workshops, and volunteering opportunities.
• International Relations Project fostering global connections and understanding through diplomacy, cultural exchange, and collaborative partnerships across cultures and nations.
• IT and Skills Training Technology training programs designed to empower youth with essential technological competencies, equipping them with skills needed to thrive in a digital world.
• Project RISE A KWF initiative that supports youth development, with graduates going on to contribute skills back to the foundation.
• Donation Platform Online donation service accepting contributions via Debit/Credit (Zeffy), Zelle, Cryptocurrency, and PayPal. All donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status (Tax ID: 84-4680144).

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal to educate 1,000 youth in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Universal Peace Federation (UPF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Key strategic partner for peace and youth empowerment initiatives across Africa. UPF Africa serves as a primary collaborator for project delivery and program implementation, with UPF Africa IT department supported by KWF team members.
• International Association of Youths and Students for Peace (IAYSP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Primary NGO partner focused on youth peace initiatives and student programs. IAYSP Africa collaborates with KWF on youth empowerment and peace-building educational programs across the continent.
• Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Founding partner NGO collaborating with KWF on African youth initiatives. FFWPU Africa provides organizational infrastructure and support for KWF's educational programs and community development initiatives.
• MicrosoftsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner providing software tools and platforms to support KWF's digital education initiatives and operational capabilities. Microsoft logo appears on partner recognition section of website.
• LinkedIn LearningsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational technology partner providing learning platforms and content to support KWF's professional development and skills training programs for African youth.
• AdobesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSoftware partner providing creative tools (likely Adobe Creative Cloud) to support KWF team members in creating educational content, marketing materials, and digital assets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education): Pan-African nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering girls across sub-Saharan Africa. Directly comparable in targeting African youth through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership training.
• Education Africa: Nonprofit supporting education and skills development for disadvantaged African youth. Directly comparable mission around scholarships, vocational training, and youth empowerment across multiple African countries.
• Pencils of Promise: U.S.-based nonprofit focused on increasing access to quality education and literacy programs for children in developing countries including parts of Africa. Highly comparable as a similarly sized education-focused foundation relying on donations and partner networks.
• African Leadership Academy: Pan-African institution developing the next generation of African leaders through secondary and post-secondary education. Comparable focus on leadership, character development, and pan-African youth empowerment.
• Ubuntu Education Fund: Nonprofit supporting youth in Southern Africa through holistic education, health, and career readiness programs. Comparable in providing wraparound support (scholarships, materials, life-skills training) to African youth.
• African Library Project: Nonprofit establishing small libraries and supporting literacy across African countries. Comparable as a small U.S.-headquartered nonprofit operating pan-African education programs through partner networks.
• buildOn: Nonprofit that builds schools and delivers literacy programs in developing countries, with significant operations across sub-Saharan Africa. Closely comparable as an education nonprofit targeting underserved youth in similar geographies.
• Room to Read: Global nonprofit working to transform the lives of children through education, with active literacy and girls' education programs across multiple African countries. Directly comparable mission and multi-country African delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KWF_NonProfit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE2D8EVlHlQlfiHGSJzuN6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/kevinwinterfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kevin-winter-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/kwf.nonprofit

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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