KIPP North Carolina Annual Report

WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose— college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

As the KIPP North Carolina Team & Family:

We are aligned and committed to our shared mission, vision, and core values.

We work intentionally and constantly to build trust among one another.

We believe in the infinite potential of all people. We believe that ALL MEANS ALL. We care for each other by building each other up.

We extend grace to one another.

We believe the promises we make to every member of our community are sacred.

Letter from Executive Director and Board Chair

With a 2021 merger of two storied KIPP regions—KIPP Eastern North Carolina (ENC) and KIPP Charlotte—into KIPP North Carolina, and with a new Executive Director in Tim Saintsing, our statewide network of eight schools has a strong instructional model, an emerging talent pipeline and state-endorsed educator preparation program, new curricula in reading and math, and a deep commitment to the rural and urban communities we have served for decades.

We are stronger now than we were just a few short years ago. Our leadership and infrastructure are stronger than ever. But we have miles to go before we rest.

For too many of our schools, student achievement is nowhere near the level we know it can and should reach. This is why we continue to make major investments in our people—their leadership skills, their teacher support skills, their content knowledge skills—in the belief that they are, as they have always been, the secret of KIPP’s success in our state.

We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about some of those stories here in this annual impact report, and I personally invite you to come take a tour of any of our schools to see the many investments we have made in our people and students over the past several years.

Here’s to an even stronger next school year!

Douglas Kahn Interim Board Chair

When Tammi Sutton and Caleb Dolan were planting the first seeds of KIPP ENC in Gaston, and when Tiffany Flowers and Keith Burnam were doing the same in Charlotte, I was co-leading the effort to start the country’s first all-boys charter school in Brooklyn, NY. I watched from afar—with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out)—as these four extremely talented leaders were building in my home state of North Carolina what I was building 500 miles away in New York City.

It was a dream and an honor of a lifetime to come home in 2020 to continue the tremendous legacy these four leaders started in our great state. To us, much has been entrusted, and of us, much is required.

I am proud of all my KIPP North Carolina colleagues across the state for all that we have built and accomplished together in just a few short years. And I look forward to all that we will continue to build for North Carolina students and families over the next phase of our journey.

With your continued support and guidance, we will grow this storied institution into THE preeminent public school district in the state and the entire South. Thanks for making that ambitious vision possible.

Tim Saintsing Executive Director

The Knowledge is Power Program’s

About KIPP Public Schools

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating 120,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC.

KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle founded

KIPP Halifax College founded

KIPP Gaston College Prep Pride High founded

KIPP Gaston College Prep Primary founded

KIPP Academy Charlotte founded

(KIPP) History in North Carolina

KIPP Durham College Prep Middle founded

College Prep founded

KIPP Eastern North Carolina and KIPP Charlotte merge to become KIPP North Carolina

KIPP Change Academy founded

KIPP North Carolina School Foundings

KIPP Gaston College Prep

KIPP Durham College Prep Elementary founded

In 1999, Tammi Sutton and Caleb Dolan, standout Teach for America (TFA) corps members, garnered the attention of TFA founder Wendy Kopp with their exceptional work at Gaston Middle School in rural Northampton County. Their dedication to providing high-quality instruction and engaging with families on a grassroots level left a lasting impression. Wendy, recognizing their potential, alerted one of KIPP national’s co-founders, and he offered them the opportunity to expand KIPP to Atlanta and Denver. Instead, Tammi and Caleb proposed establishing KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle School in 2001, followed by KIPP Gaston College Prep (Pride) High School in 2005, thereby solidifying their commitment to their community.

KIPP Charlotte

In the early 2000s, Tiffany Flowers, a TFA corps member, joined KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle School after being invited by her friend Keith Burnam, then a teacher there. Keith and Tiffany embraced the idea of opening a school in Charlotte to expand the KIPP model, recognizing Charlotte’s potential as the 9th largest school district in the nation and their desire to make a significant impact. Tiffany stated, “While, overall, Charlotte’s student data looked good, there were great disparities in the achievement between kids from affluent neighborhoods and students of color. We wanted to close that gap to make sure that kids had the opportunity to receive an excellent, college prep education, with teachers who loved and cared for them regardless of their zip code or the color of their skin.” KIPP Academy Charlotte was founded in 2007. KIPP Change Academy was founded in 2016 by Malcolm Brooks with support from former professional tennis player Andre Agassi and his TurnerAgassi Charter School Facilities Fund.

KIPP Halifax College Prep

Meanwhile, KIPP Halifax College Preparatory School was initiated in 2014 as a middle school, led by a passionate team of educators including Marlo Wilkins and Chianti Watson. Starting with just over 70 students at a temporary site, it grew to encompass elementary grades in 2017. By 2021, under the leadership of Melanie Harrison and Chianti Watson, KIPP Halifax had evolved into a unified K-8 institution, currently educating more than 530 students.

KIPP Durham College Prep

Established in 2015, KIPP Durham College Prep Middle School is a free, high-performing public charter school serving 6-8 Grade students in Durham. With a focus on academic rigor and character development, we prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. Through innovative teaching and unwavering commitment from students, families, and teachers, we foster a joyful learning environment where students champion educational equity and social justice. Our belief in the transformative power of education drives us to provide rigorous curricula that ensure students are prepared to compete globally while instilling in them the values of responsibility, resilience, and community engagement. KIPP Durham Elementary was founded as a K-1 school in 2022 by Principal Kendal Grier, and plans to grow by one grade each year to serve more students in Durham.

Our Schools

KIPP Change Academy Grades: K - 4

Address: 5431 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

KIPP Academy Charlotte Grades: 5 - 8

Address: 931 Wilann Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215

KIPP Durham College Prep Elementary Grades: K - 3

Address: 1107 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701

KIPP Durham College Prep Middle Grades: 6 - 8

Address: 1107 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701

KIPP Halifax College Prep Grades: K - 8

Address: 9986 NC-903, Halifax, NC 27839

KIPP Gaston College Prep Primary Grades: K - 4

Address: 320 Pleasant Hill Road, Gaston, NC 27832

KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle Grades: 5 - 8

Address: 320 Pleasant Hill Road, Gaston, NC 27832

KIPP Gaston College Prep Pride High Grades: 9 - 12

Address: 320 Pleasant Hill Road, Gaston, NC 27832

Principal: Malcolm Brooks

KIPP Change Academy welcomed its founding principal, Malcolm Brooks, in 2016. Malcolm joined the KIPP North Carolina region as a math teacher at KIPP Academy Charlotte in 2009 after years of teaching elementary school in Atlanta.

Principal: Dr. Stacy Shepard

In 2022, after years of teaching and coaching in Wayne County and Mecklenburg County Schools, native North Carolinan, Dr. Stacy Shepard, succeeded Founding Principal Tiffany Flowers as principal of KIPP Academy Charlotte, established in 2007.

Principal: Kendal Grier

Kendal Grier is the founding principal of KIPP Durham Elementary School, which opened in 2022. An alumna of the University of Oklahoma, Kendal has more than 15 years of experience in education.

Interim Principal: Alison Cumbley

Alison’s passion for education was sparked while in college where she interned at the UCLA Lab School as well as the Dorothy Kirby Juvenile Detention Facility. Later, she joined Teach for America, teaching fifth grade in New Orleans. After witnessing the inequity in the education system, Alison became committed to ensuring that all students had access to an excellent education.

Principal: Melanie Harrison

In July 2020, Melanie Harrison joined the leadership team of KIPP Halifax, founded in 2014, after being a teacher and school leader in Nash Rocky Mount Schools and Pitt County Schools. She assumed the principalship of Halifax College Prep in 2022.

Principal: Heather Acree

Heather joined Gaston College Prep Primary, founded in 2012, as the founding Kindergarten teacher and, later, assumed the role of assistant principal, before becoming principal.

Principal: Shawna Mayo

Shawna Mayo, Pride of 2012, returned to her alma mater as the first graduate to lead a KIPP school in the nation, taking the lead at Gaston College Prep Middle - North Carolina’s first KIPP school - after earning an undergraduate degree in psychology from Elon University.

Principal: Natassha Jenkins

Natassha Jenkins’ journey in education began in 2010 as a middle school social studies teacher. Natassha started on her path to leadership in 2015 when she became a North Carolina Principal Fellow. In 2022, she joined the KIPP North Carolina team as the principal of Pride High, which opened in 2005.

Our Statewide Organization & Strategic Priorities

KIPP North Carolina Regional Support Team

The KIPP North Carolina Regional Support Team (RST) is organized around the basic belief that it sees as its closest partners in this work the individuals who work at our schools. Successful change is done in partnership with, not to. The RST is a team of professionals who deliver content-specific expertise, building systems in support of the critical work done in our schools to ensure that our teachers, leaders, and school staff can maintain focus on the mission of creating joyful, academically excellent schools for thousands of students across North Carolina.

Strategic Priority 6: Family and Community Engagement

Partner with families and community members in the lives of our schools and in advocacy for policies that support student academic and social-emotional well-being.

Strategic Priority 5: Growth and Sustainability

Grow each region to become a fully enrolled financially sustainable K-12 system with replicable instructional and operational systems.

Strategic Priority 1: Anti-Racism/Org Culture

Strengthen school and org-wide cultures that prioritize anti-racism, equity, and the social and emotional health of students and adults.

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Our Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priority 4: Alumni

Build a statewide KIPP Forward program that increases college graduation rates and supports all KIPP alumni toward independent, choice-filled lives.

Strategic Priority 2: Academics

Strengthen and align curriculum, instruction, assessment, and adult content expertise to ensure rigorous and joyful learning experiences for all students.

Strategic Priority 3: Talent

Attract, develop, and retain a staff that reflects the communities we serve.

Priority 1: Anti-Racism/Org Culture

At the heart of our organization lies an unyielding commitment to fostering anti-racist environments and nurturing inclusive cultures. We understand that dismantling systemic racism requires intentional effort and ongoing dialogue. Therefore, we engage in courageous conversations, implement anti-bias curriculum, and provide diversity training for staff and students. Through these initiatives, we aim to create safe spaces where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background.

Director of Equity and Liberation

Shanae McWhite, Director of Equity and Liberation, is committed to advocating for equity and liberation for all. Her role is designed to prioritize equitable school culture practices, aiming to cultivate liberatory environments.

A former co-Principal at Gaston Pride High, Shanae leads KIPP North Carolina’s partnership with Lead for Liberation, uniting teachers and staff in the pursuit of inclusive and empowering practices. With her guidance, the organization strives towards a future where equity is not just a goal but a lived reality for every member of the community.

KIPP North Carolina Partnership with Lead for Liberation

Lead For Liberation (L4L), founded in 2012 by CEO Shayna Renee Hammond, is dedicated to fostering liberatory workplace cultures within social impact organizations, school districts, and foundations. With a team of 14 staff members, including former school leaders and KIPP alumni, L4L integrates leadership development with racial equity, emphasizing proactive approaches. L4L’s curriculum focuses on co-creating six conditions for liberatory workplace culture: Emotional Intelligence, Trust & Transparency, Clarity and Commitment, Transformative Relationships, Collective Accountability, and Dynamic Process and Outcomes. Beginning its partnership with KIPP North Carolina in 2021, L4L conducted leadership institutes, race-based affinity groups, and coaching sessions. This collaboration influenced KIPP NC to revise its values and add a Director of Equity and Liberation position. Now in its third year of partnership, L4L continues to facilitate discussions, coaching, and restorative circles, while also providing group coaching for the Regional Leadership Team and School Leaders, and co-designing a Liberatory Culture Task Force with KIPP NC stakeholders.

Priority 2: Academics

Academic excellence is paramount in our mission to empower every student to reach their full potential. We continually innovate our curriculum and instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of our students. From personalized learning approaches to data-driven decision-making, we strive to ensure that each student receives a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. By setting high expectations and providing comprehensive support, we empower our students to excel academically and become lifelong learners.

Highlighting Our Staff

Our dedicated team of educators is the backbone of our academic success. With a passion for teaching and a commitment to student growth, our staff members go above and beyond to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Through their expertise and tireless efforts, they ensure that each student receives the personalized attention and guidance needed to thrive academically and beyond. Their unwavering dedication is evident in the remarkable outcomes highlighted in the Mathematica study, showcasing the transformative impact of our staff on student achievement and college readiness. As mentors, advocates, and role models, our staff members empower students to reach their full potential and become future leaders in their communities.

Mathematica Study

A Mathematica study released in 2023 shows that the impact of attending a KIPP middle and high school, extrapolated nationwide, would be large enough to entirely close the degree-completion gap between white and Black students and nearly close the degree-completion gap between white and Latinx students in the United States. The study found that students who attended both KIPP middle and high school were nearly twice as likely to persist and graduate from a four-year college than those who did not. This is the first independent study of KIPP Public Schools’ long-term impact spanning 15 years.

Students who attended KIPP for both middle school and high school were 67% more likely to enroll in a four-year college than those who did not go to KIPP. Nationally, 45% of white adults between the ages of 25 to 29 have a bachelor’s degree, compared to 26% of Black adults and 23% of Latinx adults. This study found that KIPP middle and high schools have a combined effect of approximately 19 percentage points on college completion rates for a group of students that is almost entirely composed of Black or Latinx students. Thus, the impact of attending a KIPP middle and high school, extrapolated nationwide, would be large enough to close the degree completion gap for Black students and nearly close the degree completion gap for Latinx students in the United States.

Priority 3: Talent

Our educators are the backbone of our organization, driving student success through their passion, dedication, and expertise. We invest in talent development and retention initiatives to attract and retain toptier educators who are committed to our mission. Through ongoing professional development, mentorship programs, and leadership opportunities, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth among our staff. By investing in our educators, we ensure that they have the tools and support they need to make a lasting impact in the lives of our students.

Christopher Bloom

Christopher Bloom’s journey to becoming an educator at KIPP Academy Charlotte (KAC) is a story of resilience and dedication. He left the Army after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). During his recovery, he discovered a passion for teaching and coaching while working as a camp counselor, despite facing academic challenges from his injury. His decision to pursue education as a career led him to KIPP Academy Charlotte, where he was drawn to the school’s familial atmosphere and leadership.

At KAC, Christopher was inspired by leaders like founder and former Executive Director, Tiffany Flowers. He utilized a data-driven approach to foster a culture of excellence and collaboration among students, and his commitment to inclusivity ensured that all students felt valued and supported.

Christopher’s contributions extended beyond the classroom, earning him recognition as Wells Fargo 2013 Teacher of the Year and accolades from the State of North Carolina for his exceptional performance.

Adonnia Francis

Adonnia Francis, Lead Math 1 Teacher at KIPP Gaston Pride High, embodies dedication and empowerment. A proud alumna of Pride High, Adonnia returned after graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, eager to pay forward the support she received at Pride High. Recognized by Principal Natassha Jenkins for exemplary teaching, Adonnia creates a positive classroom environment where each student is encouraged to continue to grow in their academics. She integrates math with students’ interests, fostering peer collaboration and confidence-building.

Adonnia’s teaching goes beyond standard assessments, focusing on language use and peer interactions to ensure mastery for all students. Looking ahead, she plans to empower students through goal setting and increase academic ownership.

Priority 4: Alumni

Our alumni are living proof of the transformative power of education. We celebrate their achievements and continue to support them beyond graduation. Through alumni networks, mentorship programs, and career resources, we provide ongoing support to help our alumni thrive in college, career, and beyond. By staying connected and engaged with our alumni community, we create opportunities for networking, personal growth, and giving back, ensuring that our graduates remain connected to our mission and values throughout their lives.

Alumni Highlight: Alexis Felton

Alexis Felton will join the members of the KIPP Gaston Pride High network of alumni on June 7 when she commences with the KIPP Gaston Pride High Pride of 2024. During her matriculation at Pride High, Alexis Felton demonstrated exceptional academic and leadership qualities, from the classroom to the volleyball court.

Alexis comes from a family deeply rooted in the KIPP ENC tradition, with all of her siblings attending KIPP Gaston schools as well. Inspired by her experiences and driven by a passion for excelling in a STEM career, Alexis aspires to pursue a degree in Information Technology. With her sights set on the future, Alexis wants to return to KIPP after she completes undergraduate school to share her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of students.

Her vision is to empower students by creating opportunities for other underrepresented students in the field, and prepare them for success. Alexis’s commitment to giving back to her community and her dedication to inspiring future generations exemplify the KIPP North Carolina’s core values, and serve as a testament to her extraordinary leadership and determination.

Alumni Highlight: Bobby Hill

Bobby Hill, ‘15, is the talented artist who designed the cover art for this 2022-2023 annual impact report, entitled “Togetherness”. Bobby tells the story of his journey to KIPP Gaston Pride High in his own words:

“In fifth grade [is when] I transferred to KIPP Gaston…I was on a second-grade reading level, and had a speech impediment I was trying to overcome. But [at KIPP Gaston] the teachers I had encouraged and motivated me. They helped me get to where I am to date, which I’m always grateful and thankful for.

I went to Parson School for Design in Manhattan so I had to not only be this country kid trying to navigate New York, but also trying to excel in an academic environment that wasn’t really [designed] for a person like myself.”

We may all have different beliefs, backgrounds…but we have to come together to make sure we lift as we climb because we’re all on our individual journeys while we’re here. That was something that I was trying to invoke in the piece, with the core values, is understanding that we, together, are stronger than anything else. But, when we’re separate, when we divide, that’s when we can be at our greatest downfall.”

Priority 5: Growth and Sustainability

As we expand our reach and impact, we remain committed to growth and long-term sustainability. We engage in strategic planning and community partnerships to ensure that our growth aligns with our mission and values. By prioritizing fiscal responsibility, resource stewardship, and environmental sustainability, we lay the foundation for a future where every child has access to a high-quality education. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, we strive to create lasting positive change in the communities we serve.

One KIPP will bring unrelenting focus to K-12 academic excellence and alignment, ensuring what happens in every KIPP classroom is grounded in research and backed by evidence.

To produce consistent results for every student, in every school, every day, all KIPP schools and regions will adopt and implement shared assessments, curricula, and standardized practices in K-8 Literacy, K-8 Math, High Schools, Match, and Leadership Development. Research shows highly aligned organizations are more successful. In its recent analysis, CREDO found that students experience accelerated learning at KIPP, as if they attended school for additional days—but, students in more aligned charter networks are making more academic growth than KIPPsters. KIPP’s own data shows that our aligned regions, with systems and supports for academics, are the ones with the strongest results over time. Where we have pursued an aligned approach—in early literacy and with College Match counseling—outcomes improved.

Priority 6: Family and Community Engagement

We believe that when schools, families, and communities work together, students thrive. Therefore, we invite families to be involved in their children’s education. We also collaborate with select community organizations to address the unique needs of our students and families. By fostering strong connections and building trust among all stakeholders, we hope to create a supportive ecosystem where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Parent/Guardian: Tricia Dean - Representation Matters

KIPP Durham College Prep Elementary

Student: Ja’Niyah Mitchell

“We came from a place where no one else looked like Ja’Niyah, her teachers didn’t look like her. She was struggling socially”. Tricia Dean recalls the impetus for her decision to enroll her daughter at KIPP Durham College Prep Elementary, which opened in 2022 under the leadership of Kendal Grier. “I came across KIPP (Durham College Prep) on a website, and the more I read about it, the more I wanted to come and check everything out. When I did, it felt like the right place. But once we got into a classroom and met our teachers, we knew we were absolutely in the right place.”

Ja’Niyah - and Dean - found community at KDCP Elementary (KDCPES) with the leaders and teachers who showed up each day, modeling for Ja’Niyah how to embrace her brilliance and beauty as a Black girl. “The teachers she’s had…were more like bonus moms than teachers. When they would call, it was like an auntie was calling,” Dean says. “It was the perfect choice for us.”

Dean says that Ja’Niyah’s dream to become a marine biologist is being cultivated by the “aunties” and “uncles” at KDCPES. “KIPP has really been an asset in helping us get there.”

Parent/Guardian:

Amelia Johnson - “Teachers: Keep Doing What You’re Doing”

KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle

Student: TJ Johnson

After a local school closed in their area, Amelia Johnson faced the daunting task of finding a new school home for her children. Johnson knew that the choices of proximate schools in rural Eastern North Carolina are limited, but she was tenacious in her search, finally discovering KIPP Gaston College Prep Middle, where Pride High alumna Shawna Mayo, ‘12, is principal.

“We chose KIPP (because) it was a better education for my children,” Johnson says. “KIPP is prepar(ing) them for college…it was a great choice at the time, and I still feel the same way.” Johnson’s daughter was the first of her children to attend GCP Middle, followed by son, TJ. “I want him to be able to do whatever his dreams are. That’s what I want for him.”

TJ found his rhythm at GCP Middle not only in the classroom but also on the basketball court. Johnson says TJ’s dream is to become an NBA pro but, if life doesn’t take him in that direction, he wants to become a chefand TJ’s determination to pursue his dreams comes from the motivation he receives from the teachers and leaders at GCP Middle. “I want to thank them for everything they have always done for me and my children,” Johnson says, “I want to let them know to keep encouraging these children…because some of these kids don’t have the encouragement at home. Keep doing what you’re doing.”

Where We’re Headed

KIPP North Carolina Relay Grad KIPP North Carolina Relationship with

Since 2022, KIPP North Carolina - through the support of a generous donor and the KIPP Foundation - has been sending future school leaders from across our region to the Relay Graduate School of Education as part of the Principal in Residence Program (PIR). KIPP North Carolina’s PIR, led by former KIPP Charlotte Executive Director and Founding KIPP Academy Charlotte Principal Tiffany Flowers, is a highly selective residency designed to prepare high-performing, aspiring principals to be successful leaders in the future. To date, five residents have completed the PIR Program.

All participants are full-time, paid members of the school leadership team with daily opportunities to practice the skills and competencies required to lead high-achieving schools within our network. Each resident is exposed to excellent school design and provided with a Mentor School Leader who serves as a model and coach for strong leadership, has a development plan that is mapped to critical School Leadership skills, receives ongoing coaching towards their development plan from two on-the-ground mentors, and receives formal professional development aligned to the Development Roadmap, which targets specific individual developmental opportunities.

Hill Center (Durham, NC)

The Hill Reading Achievement Program (HillRAP) is a structured literacy program designed by teachers at Hill Learning Center in Durham that is delivered by teachers and supported by technology and high-quality professional development. Grounded in the science of reading, HillRAP intervention emphasizes sequential, multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and mastery-based. HillRAP instruction develops students’ phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Intended for students who experience reading difficulties, this intervention is most effective when delivered in 45-minute blocks, 4-5 days per week, and in small groups of four or less.

Teachers of exceptional children (EC) at KIPP Eastern North Carolina schools began using HillRAP interventions in 2015. There were also HillRAP Partnership Tutors at KIPP Durham from 2015-2020. Partnership tutors have been recruited, trained, and managed by Hill Learning Center and travel to local schools to work directly with groups of students during the school day.

In 2021, Hill and KIPP North Carolina entered a multiyear partnership to significantly expand and deepen the impact of HillRAP instruction in KIPP NC schools across the region. Overall, there is evidence that students who have had consistent HillRAP instruction show accelerated growth on a norm-referenced reading assessment.

Demonstrated growth on subtests is significant because students who are well below grade level in readingwhich is the typical profile for students in HillRAP groups - may not yet be able to fully access the more challenging subtests for their grade level, such as oral reading fluency, due to their deficits, thus limiting the impact of HillRAP instruction on their overall composite scores. However, by looking at the subtest level, it is evident that a majority of students who receive HillRAP intervention are showing accelerated growth on targeted skills (e.g., decoding), even if they cannot yet read grade-level fluency passages.

Board of Directors and Top Contributors

KIPP North Carolina Board of Directors

Douglas Kahn Interim Board Chair

Russ Altenburg Member

Minnie Forte-Brown Member

Top Contributors

Ally Financial

Bank of America

Bank of America

Charitable Foundation

Beacon Partners

Belk Foundation

Brad & Amanda Cherry

CBS Corporation

Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation

Charlotte Merchants Foundation

Deupree Family Foundation

Douglas and Stefanie Kahn

Duke Energy

Edifice, Inc

Foundation for the Carolinas

Kimberly Green Member

Kelby Hicks Member

Jon Morris Member

Rich Richards Member

Arthur Rogers Member

Julius Tillery Member

Fred & Mrs. Lyn Stubblefield

Hugh Wrigley & Diana J. Crawford

International Marketing Systems

J. Porter Durham

Jimmie Johnson Foundation

Jon L. Morris

Junior League of Charlotte

KIPP Foundation

Moore & Van Allen, PLLC

Nuveen

Parametric Portfolio Associates

Positec

Rebecca Winkler

Robert & Sharon Crane

Roberts Foundation

Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation

Speedway Children’s Charities

SunTrust Foundation

The Longleaf Fund

The Merancas Foundation, Inc.

The Sandra and Leon Levine Foundation

The Triad Foundation

United Healthcare Services Inc.

Vida Caroline Harvey

Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Grants Program

William & Emily Oliver Women’s Impact Fund