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The Knowledge House (TKH)

Website:

www.theknowledgehouse.org/
Location:

Bronx, NY
Tax ID:

47-2747713
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2021):

Revenue: $4,810,353
Expenses: $2,506,812
Assets: $4,103,348
Type:

Education Non-Profit
Formation:

2014
CEO:

Jerelyn Rodriguez
Budget (2022):

Revenue: $4,671,887

Expenses: $4,350,736

Assets: $4,525,911 1

References

  1. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). The Knowledge House Fellowship Inc. 2022. Part I https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472747713/202333129349301148/full

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The Knowledge House (TKH) is an education nonprofit based in the South Bronx which provides technology-focused training, fellowships, and internships to children and young adults from low-income communities. The organization seeks to prepare students with skills to obtain good-paying jobs in the tech sector, with upward mobility and opportunity. 1

TKH identifies with left-leaning perspectives on race and economic equality, describing itself as “anti-racist” and “anti-poverty” and affirming that it is a “diverse, equitable, and inclusive” organization. Co-founder and CEO Jeralyn Rodriguez, who is Black, founded TKH because in his words he “wanted to make sure that people who look like me, and people from my community, weren’t left out of the innovation economy.” 2

In 2022, TKH expanded its work to Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. 3 At the end of 2023, Mackenzie Scott (ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) made a $5 million dollar donation to TKH, through her foundation Yield Giving. 4 5 Shortly after the announcement, CEO Jeralyn Rodriguez began hiring for several director-level and executive-level positions in locations around the country. 6

Programs

The Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship (KCF) is a yearlong program for high school students. The program begins with paid, virtual summer training in coding, graphic design, and professional development skills. The Knowledge House (TKH) stays in touch with students to provide access internships or to enroll in college STEM programs. Enrollment priority is given to non-white, foreign-born, or first-generation Americans. 7

KCF is named after Karim Kharbouch (stage name French Montana), a Moroccan-American rapper who emigrated from Morocco to New York City at the age of 13. Kharbouch is also a prominent supporter of Global Citizen, a left-of-center environmentalist, anti-poverty, and critical race theory-aligned organization. 8

The Innovation Fellowship is a part time evening program for adults to learn web development and other skills to obtain employment in the tech sector. Innovation Fellows can earn certifications in cloud computing, user experience design (UX), cybersecurity, and more with financial and instructional support from TKH. 9

Leadership

Jerelyn Rodriguez is the co-founder and CEO of The Knowledge House (TKH). 10 She is a native of the Bronx, graduate of a KIPP public charter school, and holds a degree from Columbia University. In 2016, Forbes included her on its “30 under 30” Education List and City and State New York included Ms. Rodriguez on its “Nonprofit Power 100” list in 2023. 11 She is on the leadership council of South Bronx Rising Together, a collective of organizations working to support the children of the South Bronx. 12

Joe Carrano is the co-founder and CTO for TKH. He is also founder and lead technical consultant for 718 Digital Inc., a technical consulting service for startups and nonprofits. 13 In 2015 and 2016, he was director of product for Color of Change, which runs web-based campaigns in support of left-of-center policies like minimum wage increases, higher government spending, and restrictions on firearm ownership. 14

Charizma Williams is chair of the TKH Board and is chief financial officer for the American Civil Liberties Union, a legal activist organization that often advocates for socially liberal causes like transgender interests and liberalized immigration. 15 16

Constance Barnes is the director of strategic partnerships. 17 Barnes is an alumna of Leaders of Color, which helps Black and Latino community leaders advance left-of-center race-based causes through civic and electoral means. 18

Funding

At the end of 2023, Mackenzie Scott (ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) made a $5 million donation to The Knowledge House (TKH), through her foundation Yield Giving. 19 20

In 2022, TKH reported $4,671,887 in contributions, a slight increase from $4,464,243 in 2021 .21

The TKH 2021 Annual Report lists Chicago Community Trust, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Wagner Foundation, and large corporations like Microsoft and Capital One as “Funding Partners and Sponsors” of its work. 22

References

  1. “Our Story”. The Knowledge House. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/our_story/
  2. “Tweet.” @BronxSole. March 13, 2023. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://twitter.com/BronxSole/status/1635348122137419777
  3. “LinkedIn” Jeralyn Rodriguez. Posted January 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jerelynr_the-knowledge-house-jobs-activity-7148009874054959105-ZHqT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
  4. “Gifts”. YieldGiving. Accessed January 22, 2024. https://yieldgiving.com/gifts/?focus=18,17,12,11&locations=us_northeast_ny&q=knowledge
  5. “The Knowledge House Announces $5M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.”  The KNowledge House. December 2023. Accessed January 20, 2024. https://39987179.hs-sites.com/giving-season-launches-with-gift-from-mackenzie-scott
  6. “LinkedIn” Jeralyn Rodriguez. Posted January 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jerelynr_the-knowledge-house-jobs-activity-7148009874054959105-ZHqT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
  7. “Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship”. The Knowledge House. Accessed January 19 2024. https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/karim_kharbouch_coding_fellowship
  8. Shawn Grant. “French Montana Joins Forces with Global Citizen for Urgent Relief Efforts in Morocco.” The Source. September 15, 2023. Accessed January 19, 2024.  https://thesource.com/2023/09/15/french-montana-global-citizen-morocco/
  9. “Our Programs.” The Knowledge House. Accessed January 19, 2024. https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/apply/
  10. Abby Marquand and Jerelyn Rodriguez. “Get Closer: Jerelyn Rodriguez of the Knowledge House.” New Profit. September 22, 2023. Accessed January 20, 2024. https://www.newprofit.org/go/get-closer-jerelyn-rodriguez-of-the-knowledge-house/?utm_content=267834944&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-39510
  11. “Nonprofit Power 100”. City and State New York. October 2023. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2023/10/2023-nonprofit-power-100/390717/#jerelyn-rodriguez
  12. “History”. South Bronx Rising Together. Accessed January 20, 2024. https://www.risingtogether.org/history
  13. “LinkedIn”. Joe Carrano. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecarrano/
  14. “Color of Change.” InfluenceWatch. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/color-of-change/
  15.  “Immigrants’ Rights.” American Civil Liberties Union. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights
  16. “Charizma Williams”. American Civil Liberties Union. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.aclu.org/bio/charizma-williams
  17. “2021 Impact Report.” The Knowledge House. Accessed January 19, 2024. https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/impact2021/
  18. “Our Program.” Leaders of Color. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://www.leadersofcolor.net/our-program
  19. “Gifts”. YieldGiving. Accessed January 22, 2024. https://yieldgiving.com/gifts/?focus=18,17,12,11&locations=us_northeast_ny&q=knowledge
  20. “The Knowledge House Announces $5M gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.”  The KNowledge House. December 2023. Accessed January 20, 2024. https://39987179.hs-sites.com/giving-season-launches-with-gift-from-mackenzie-scott
  21. “Form 990 – 2022”. The Knowledge House Fellowship. Accessed January 18, 2024. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/472747713/202333129349301148/full
  22. “2021 Impact Report.” The Knowledge House. Accessed January 19, 2024. https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/impact2021/
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: April 1, 2016

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2021 Dec Form 990 $4,810,353 $2,506,812 $4,103,348 $296,168 N $4,464,243 $99,690 $478 $150,600
    2020 Dec Form 990 $2,207,966 $1,717,093 $1,827,020 $323,381 N $2,158,698 $49,268 $0 $105,660
    2019 Dec Form 990 $2,113,322 $1,937,248 $1,061,672 $48,906 N $2,042,717 $70,605 $0 $103,600 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $1,703,770 $1,402,886 $870,012 $33,320 N $1,628,918 $74,843 $9 $92,770 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $1,224,803 $1,047,038 $570,940 $35,132 N $1,088,254 $136,501 $48 $80,447 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $501,878 $225,817 $382,361 $13,568 N $398,731 $103,147 $0 $58,867 PDF

    The Knowledge House (TKH)

    79 Alexandria Avenue, Suite 51-A
    Bronx, NY 10454-0000