Nonprofit · EIN 87-3871908
PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC
Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $40,374,468 | $29,917,753 | $10,456,715 | $52,913,979 | $2,832,623 | $50,081,356 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $34,710,055 | $22,841,002 | $11,869,053 | $42,946,408 | $3,321,592 | $39,624,816 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $41,231,521 | $16,660,763 | $24,570,758 | $30,069,308 | $2,442,694 | $27,626,614 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,666,667
- of which government grants
- $24,666,667
- Program service revenue
- $13,893,081
- Investment income
- $1,532,783
- Other revenue
- $281,937
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,262,884
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,779,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,929,057
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $29,092
- Accounting fees
- $74,327
- Occupancy
- $111,905
- Travel
- $95,078
- Depreciation
- $3,277,244
- Program services (functional)
- $18,189,409
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,609,856
- Fundraising (functional)
- $118,488
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,946,408
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,913,979
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,832,623
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,081,356
- Gross receipts
- $40,374,468
- Employees
- 68
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ZEMP | FORMER CEO Former | 40 | $478,078 | $12,401 |
| DAVID EBY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $415,836 | $28,436 |
| JERRY THOMPSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $282,452 | $18,926 |
| RAE WILLIAMS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $281,164 | $17,031 |
| BRIAN FLEMING | VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY Key employee | 40 | $261,923 | $21,254 |
| ANDREW BAGLEY | DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS Key employee | 40 | $261,923 | $18,016 |
| CHRISTOPHER BOYD | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $255,923 | $12,794 |
| JACK LEWANDOWSKI | VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,923 | $26,484 |
| AIDAN JONES | SENIOR DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER Former | 40 | $155,746 | $14,728 |
| JULIA CARROLL | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS Former | 40 | $147,258 | $11,618 |
| JOEL HAWKS | DATA GOVERNANCE LEAD Former | 40 | $143,049 | $15,257 |
| ANDREW KELLY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $147,115 | $8,549 |
| RAY CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN COMLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CROWDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PHILIP ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PETER HANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KARRIE DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ZEMP | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $635,000 | $36,632 |
| BRIAN FLEMING | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & BUS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $267,500 | $21,980 |
| ANDREW BAGLEY | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & BUS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $260,000 | $18,251 |
| CHRISTOPHER BOYD | DIRECTOR OF GENERAL OPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $260,000 | $13,246 |
| ERIN COOKE | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MGMT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,808 | $17,835 |
| RAE WILLIAMS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $201,365 | $17,261 |
| KERRY A CLEGG | SENIOR STUDENT SUPPORT MGR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,000 | $28,934 |
| DAVID EBY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $192,884 | $10,659 |
| ELIZA S GOODSPEED | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $156,827 | $9,558 |
| RAY CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON GABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COMLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CROWDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARRIE DIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ZEMP | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $390,676 | $18,963 |
| ELIZA GOODSPEED | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 40 | $134,126 | $8,711 |
| BRIAN FLEMING | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,169 | $10,858 |
| ANDREW BAGLEY | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,278 | $8,991 |
| CHRISTOPHER BOYD | DIRECTOR OF GENERAL OPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,278 | $5,521 |
| RAY CAREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN CATES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON GABER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COMLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CROWDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GILLIAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY RAMSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY CABLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAE WILLIAMS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 GLEN LENNOX DR UNIT 300, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517-4089
- In care of
- % ANDREW T TRIPP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR ANDREW P KELLY, 101 GLEN LENNOX DRIVE SUITE 300, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
- Signed the 990
- DR ANDREW P KELLY, CEO
- Phone
- (330) 209-2399
- Website
- WWW.PROJECTKITTYHAWK.COM
- Return prepared by
- FRAZIER & DEETER LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND ONLINE EDUCATION SERVICES TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS AND TO EXPAND ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTINUED SERVICES AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, NORTH CAROLINA CENTERAL UNIVERSITY AND APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY.A. MARKETING AND ADMISSION: ATTRACT AND ENGAGE PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, INCREASE AWARENESS OF PROGRAMS AND DRIVE ENROLLMENT THROUGH TARGETED MARKETING AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT.B. STUDENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT: PROVIDE ONGOING ASSISTANCE TO HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE THEIR EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THROUGH COACHING, 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ON-DEMAND TUTORING SERVICES.C. FACULTY SERVICES: ATTRACH AND RETAIN TALENT BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ONGOING SUPPORT.D. PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: UTILIZE COMPREHENSIVE MARKET ANALYSIS AND DATA TO MAKE INFORMED DECISION ABOUT PROGRAMS, REPORTING AND PROCESSES. THE ORGANIZATION BROUGHT BACK 2,147 STUDENTS TO THE UNC SYSTEM THROUGH ITS' ENROLLMENT PROGRAM, DEVELOPED OVER 200 COURSES SINCE INCEPTION AND STARTED 1,469 NEW STUDENTS IN PROGRAMS POWERED BY THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $18,189,409 · grants $1,000,000 · revenue $14,175,018
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3871908
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,913,979
- Income (IRS master file)
- $40,374,468
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $40,374,468 | $29,917,753 | $52,913,979 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $34,710,055 | $22,841,002 | $42,946,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $41,231,521 | $16,660,763 | $30,069,308 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,002,500 | $946,642 | $3,180,964 | IRS |
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 87-3871908).
Questions about PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC is 87-3871908.
- Is PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC 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 PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR ANDREW P KELLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $478,078 (WILLIAM ZEMP, FORMER CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT KITTY HAWK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,374,468, expenses of $29,917,753 and total assets of $52,913,979 at year end.
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