Nonprofit · EIN 81-1500891
KAY TITA
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $449,391 | $454,613 | -$5,222 | $202,103 | $51,898 | $150,205 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $769,219 | $690,598 | $78,621 | $197,683 | $40,527 | $157,156 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $529,129
- of which government grants
- $483,538
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $57
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$79,795
- Other revenue
- -$79,795
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,464
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,789
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $210,206
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,050
- Travel
- $1,119
- Depreciation
- $2,062
- Program services (functional)
- $274,335
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,614
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $197,683
- Total assets, end of year
- $202,103
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,898
- Net assets, end of year
- $150,205
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,092
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,205
- Gross receipts
- $645,177
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Zhu-Pierre-Louis | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $91,619 |
| Robyn Thompson | Foundation Mgr. Trustee or director | 40 | $34,845 |
| Waverly Robinson | CFO Trustee or director | 40 | $30,000 |
| Amon Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Viren Kamdar | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bart Mervil | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Harris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ikemefuna Udeze | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Champagne | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Joseph | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sabine Blaizin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrew Cyders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Zhu-Pierre-Louis | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $99,978 |
| Robyn Thompson | Foundation Mgr. Trustee or director | 40 | $48,816 |
| Waverly Robinson | CFO Trustee or director | 40 | $35,000 |
| Amon Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Viren Kamdar | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bart Mervil | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Harris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ikemefuna Udeze | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Champagne | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Joseph | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sabine Blaizin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrew Cyders | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 YAKIMA AVE STE 5A, TACOMA, WA 98405-4869
- In care of
- % DAVID PIERRE-LOUIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 500 Yale Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- David Pierre-Louis, 4315 7th Ave NE Unit 307, Seattle WA 98105
- Signed the 990
- David Zhu-Pierre-Louis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (707) 408-8482
- Website
- https://www.kaytita.org/
- Return prepared by
- Beam Accounting Inc
Mission
Kay Tita is an integrity-driven social enterprise that is dedicated to connecting resources, access, and opportunities to fuel the dreams and aspirations of historically under-resourced communities.
Program accomplishments
- The Digital Sales Access Program DSAP is a digital literacy initiative designed to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and youth across Washington State. The program provides targeted training in digital marketing, e-commerce, and online sales strategies, equipping participants with the skills needed to enhance their digital presence and drive sales growth. DSAP has successfully served 150 businesses between Tacoma and Seattle, offering workshops, mentorship, and access to vital resources, effectively bridging the digital divide for underserved communities.Expenses $189,297 · grants $366,037
- Impact Hub Port-au-Prince is a sustainable co-working space dedicated to supporting and nurturing entrepreneurs and innovators in Haiti. As a community catalyst, the Hub serves as a crossroads for changemakers to connect, collaborate, and solve pressing social and economic challenges. With a dedicated team of 8 employees, the Hub provides vital entrepreneurship development resources, impacting over 500 young entrepreneurs. Through key programs like Achte Lokal, Street Labs, and the Zel Entrepreneurship Development Program, the Hub fosters local business growth, supports grassroots innovation, and helps strengthen the local economy. The 7th Annual Port-au-Prince Startup Week is a flagship event celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in Haiti. Hosted at Impact Hub Port-au-Prince, this week-long series of workshops, panels, and networking events brought together local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members. The event provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, skill development, and partnership building, attracting over 600 participants from diverse sectors.Expenses $43,722 · revenue $45,591
- "The Y2B (Youth to Business) Web Impact Program, a key initiative under the Digital Sales Access Program (DSAP), utilized a two-pronged approach to foster digital skills development and support local minority-owned businesses. The program taught youth from Franklin High School how to build and enhance websites for small businesses participating in the DSAP program. The instruction was led by an experienced educator from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This cohort served 25 businesses, providing tailored web development services while offering hands-on learning experiences for the youth participants. The demographic breakdown of the youth involved included 20 female, 4 male, and 1 non-binary/non-conforming student, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity. The Y2B Web Impact Program effectively bridged the digital skills gap by empowering youth with practical, in-demand technical skills and delivering valuable website enhancements to DSAP business participants, contributing to their digital growth and online presence."Expenses $24,691 · grants $100,000
- As fiscal sponsor for Global Wisdom Collective (GWC), we serve as the legal and financial steward to support GWC?s mission of collaborating with Indigenous-led communities to protect, revitalize and transmit Indigenous Knowledge Systems. GWC works to safeguard ancient wisdom traditions, strengthen community leadership, and link ancestral knowledge with contemporary environmental, social and cultural resilience. Under our fiscal sponsorship arrangement, we receive, hold, manage, and disburse philanthropic funds for GWC?s programs?including the ?Revitalize the Roots? initiative, ?Seeds from the Root? knowledge-preservation work, and other heritage-traditions safeguarding efforts.Expenses $16,625 · grants $17,500
- The design of the Kay Tita Building in Port-au-Prince integrates sustainable elements and community-focused spaces, reflecting a vision for local empowerment and environmental stewardship. The building features multi-functional areas, including a co-working space, a caf?, a roastery, classrooms, and a media production studio. The layout is thoughtfully planned to provide flexible workspaces, event areas, and meeting rooms that cater to both local entrepreneurs and visiting collaborators. The building's design prioritizes community needs, offering areas such as a courtyard, a rooftop event space, and a dedicated market area March? that fosters local commerce. Additionally, the inclusion of a library and a caf? provides a welcoming environment for learning and social interaction, enhancing the overall user experience. The architecture embraces the natural landscape and urban context of Pacot, Port-au-Prince, blending modern amenities with elements that respect the local culture. By incorporating environmentally conscious systems and community-driven design, the Kay Tita Building stands as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development in Haiti.
- The My City Resource Portal is a digital platform designed to increase economic mobility for underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing free, centralized access to local resources, training opportunities, and city-wide support services. Developed and operated by Kay Tita, the platform helps business owners navigate programs offered by public agencies, nonprofits, and private partners across Seattle and Tacoma. The portal streamlines information on grants, technical assistance, digital literacy programs, financial counseling, and business development services. It also includes a community-driven directory of over 500 small businesses served through the Digital Sales Access Program (DSAP), giving users ongoing access to educational materials, guided learning modules, and one-on-one support. During the filing year, the organization expanded the platform?s features, strengthened partnerships with community-based organizations, and increased outreach to ensure equitable access for minority-owned businesses. The Portal operates as a no-cost public resource, reducing barriers to information and helping entrepreneurs access the tools needed to sustain and grow their businesses.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1500891
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $202,103
- Income (IRS master file)
- $645,177
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $449,391 | $454,613 | $202,103 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $769,219 | $690,598 | $197,683 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $271,712 | $214,845 | $121,681 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: David Pierre-Louis | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-1500891).
Questions about KAY TITA
- What is the EIN of KAY TITA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KAY TITA is 81-1500891.
- Is KAY TITA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to KAY TITA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KAY TITA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KAY TITA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KAY TITA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KAY TITA?
- The 990-N for 2017 names David Pierre-Louis.
- Who are the officers and directors of KAY TITA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,619 (David Zhu-Pierre-Louis, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does KAY TITA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $449,391, expenses of $454,613 and total assets of $202,103 at year end.
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