﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2025v4.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-02-03T09:25:06-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>454344589</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RICHARD W ANDERSON CPA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>12754 MARYVALE CT</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ELLICOTT CITY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>210421268</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2025-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>471553685</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KENYA CONNECT INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>KENY</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4109251119</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6030 MARSHALEE DRIVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ELKRIDGE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>21075</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SHARON RUNGE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4109251119</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-02-03</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>RICHARD W ANDERSON</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00228419</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>4104469793</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2026-02-03</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2025</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>SHARON RUNGE</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>480629</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.KENYACONNECT.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2015</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MD</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN RURAL KENYA. WE WORK TO ENGAGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN RURAL KENYA TO SUCCEED IN THE 21ST CENTURY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>14</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>14</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>1</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>120</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>285114</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>430262</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>5767</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>839</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>50157</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>30277</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>341038</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>461378</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>228572</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>369927</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>54768</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>65496</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>60871</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>86550</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>344211</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>521973</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-3173</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-60595</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>194477</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>133883</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>194477</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>133883</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN RURAL KENYA. WE WORK TO ENGAGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN RURAL KENYA TO SUCCEED IN THE 21ST CENTURY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>354401</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN RURAL KENYA TO ENGAGE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO SUCCEED IN THE 21ST CNETURY.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>21385</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>SUPPORT OF HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR OVER 18,000 KENYAN STUDENTS TO ALLOW THEM TO ATTEND SCHOOL REGURARILY. SUPPORT AND INITIATES INCLUDES DEWORMING, PROVIDING CLEAN DRINKING WATER, HANDWASHING, AND REUSABLE SANITARY PADS, ECT.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>85056</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER IN WAMUNYU, KENYA. THE CENTER HOUSES A LIBRARY. IT ALSO PROVIDES COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES. ENERGY TO RUN THE RESOURCE CENTER COMES FROM SOLAR PANELS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>26604</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA THE PATHWAYS CROSS CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>26604</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>487446</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">1</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040500001">0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>1</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>14</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>14</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>0</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DIANNA MCKENNA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4432554925</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7810 FARMSTONE COURT</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ELLICOTT CITY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>21042</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SHARON RUNGE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>60000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS COCHRAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARSHA TRANT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>15.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CINDY DYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVEN SHARPE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAKEESHA WOODS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LINDSAY KINCAID</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACKIE CRISPELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROSEMARY KIOKO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DOROTHY SHEPPARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LINDSEY BURNS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VICTOR ODWOURI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AASHI PARIKH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILL MARINO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BLAIR VILLA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>60000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>430262</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>430262</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>839</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>839</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>17881</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>19251</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-1370</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-1370</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>VOLUNTEER TRAVEL FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>480000</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>31647</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>31647</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>31647</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>461378</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>32486</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-1370</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>369927</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>369927</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>60000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>57600</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2400</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5496</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5276</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>220</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21592</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21592</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10315</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10315</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2399</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2399</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>52244</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>52244</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>521973</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>487446</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>34527</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>61260</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>130213</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>6485</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>2815</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2663</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3670</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>99202</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>31352</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>194477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>133883</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>194477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>133883</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>194477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>133883</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>194477</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>133883</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-60595</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>720812</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>270479</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>458531</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>258114</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>479790</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2187726</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>720812</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>270479</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>458531</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>258114</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>479790</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2187726</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>2187726</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>431</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5767</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>839</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7037</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>431</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>5767</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>839</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7037</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>720812</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>270479</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>458962</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>263881</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>480629</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2194763</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.99680</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.99670</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00320</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00330</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>6485</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>2815</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>3670</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>3670</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="RetDoc1040500001">
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>EDUCATION</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>14863</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>HEALTH</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>21385</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>LITERACY PROGRAM</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>19019</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATING EXPENSES.</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>222019</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS.</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>14196</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>PATHWAYS-CROSS CULTURAL PROGRAMS.</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>12408</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN KENYA.</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>TECHNOLOGY.</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>66037</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalOfficesCnt>0</SubtotalOfficesCnt>
      <SubtotalEmployeesCnt>0</SubtotalEmployeesCnt>
      <ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt>0</ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt>
      <ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt>0</ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalOfficeCnt>0</TotalOfficeCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>369927</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <ContinuationSpentAmt>0</ContinuationSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>369927</TotalSpentAmt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>0</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>0</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>0</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>0</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>0</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>0</BoycottCountriesInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>BOOK/CRAFT SALES</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>17881</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>17881</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>19251</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>17881</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>17881</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>19251</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>19251</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-1370</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE TREASURER, PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL FOR FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE CONFLICT OF INTERESTS OR TO STATE THAT NONE EXIST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>KENYA CONNECT, INC. MAINTAINS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT ITS OFFICES IN ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>