KITES NEST INC
HUDSON, NY · Community Improvement
Mission
KITES NEST IS A CENTER FOR LIBERATORY EDUCATION IN HUDSON NY. IT IS OUR MISSION TO BUILD THE COLLECTIVE CAPACITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO BRING ABOUT PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION, SOCIAL CONNECTION, HEALING, AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE. WE CREATE YOUTH-CENTERED SPACES OF RADICAL IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY, AND SUPPORT YOUTH-LED MOVEMENTS FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE THAT TRANSFORM THE CONDITIONS IMPACTING YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES. OUR PROGRAMS ENGAGE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION, THE ARTS, MEANINGFUL JOB TRAINING, AND CIVIC ACTION AS TOOLS FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds KITES NEST INC
$2.6M in foundation grants on record from 32 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Foundation | $1M | 4 |
| Eutopia Foundation | $630K | 2 |
| Janey Fund Charitable Trust | $215K | 4 |
| Gochman Family Foundation | $164K | 2 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $75K | 2 |
| Dyson Foundation | $65K | 4 |
| North Star Fund | $60K | 2 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Silverbird 29 Fund | $50K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $48K | 3 |
Leadership
LISA ARRASTIA — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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