BRIGHT LIGHT KENYA EDUCATION INITIATIVE INC
EIN 99-3473003 · International Development (Q30)
What they do
Donations to Bright Lights Kenya Education Initiative Help Fund Bright Light Academy In Rusinga Island, Kenya, A School Which Offers Free Tuition, Nutritious Food, All Learning Supplies, School Uniforms and Sturdy Shoes to Its Students.In 2024, Donations Provided A Second Monthly Visiting Nurse. Both Nurses Conduct Medical Exams of All Students and Distribute Free Medications As Needed. We Were Also Able to Help Fund The Building of Two New Classroom and Hiring of Two New Classroom Teachers. Funding Also Purchased Several Laptops and Ensured That There Was Electricity and Wifi In All Classrooms. Finally, A Rainwater Harvesting Tank Was Installed to Provide Cleaner Drinking Water for The Students and Staff.
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (4)
ADAM TAYLORVICE PRESIDENT
CAROL KINGTREASURER
REGINA MARTINSSECRETARY
SUZANNE OSHRYPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 1204 ROXBURY DR UNIT 3B, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1024
- County
- Los Angeles
- In care of
- % SUZANNE OSHRY
- Primary officer
- Suzanne Oshry, President
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- HOLMQUIST LIEWALD LLP
- NTEE classification
- International Development (Q30)
- IRS tax category
- International Development