Project Baobab is a 501-C-(3) non-profit organization [EIN #02-0532299] in the United States. This status allows us to receive donations from foundations and private donors, as well as to distribute funds directly to student beneficiaries. Project Baobab is also a NGO registered in Kenya under section 10 of the Non-govermental organizations act of 2010. also a Kenyan registered NGO. Most of Project Baobab's funding comes from individuals. Project Baobab has also received grants from: - Friends of Kenya - The Global Fund for Women - The Hurlbut-Johnson Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon - Valley Community Foundation - Juniper Networks Foundation Fund - Nike Foundation (via a partnership with Technoserve)* - The West Foundation * Technoserve is a nonprofit organization that provides business solutions to entrepreneurs in rural areas worldwide. Project Baobab and Technoserve formed a partnership in June 2006 with the aim of fostering an entrepreneurial culture among Kenyan youth. Through this partnership and the help of a grant from Nike Foundation, Project Baobab expanded to an additional eleven sites (five schools and six community programs). |