Kula exists to eradicate poverty through the development of entrepreneurs in Rwanda's coffee communities. We operate at the intersection of economic development, environmental sustainability, and gender equality, providing a poverty (continued on Schedule O) graduation model that joins regenerative agriculture support with entrepreneurial development and business coaching, empowering coffee farmers to increase their household income and move out of extreme poverty and into a life of prosperity, vision, agency, and hope.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Chair and Executive Director Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $99k $105k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kula Project Inc equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $94k in 2023 to $99k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Kula Project Inc
What does the Board Chair of Kula Project Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of Kula Project Inc received $98,850 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Environment organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at Kula Project Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at Kula Project Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kula Project Inc equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Kula Project Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Kula Project Inc reported $1M in total revenue and $874k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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