DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS
2023-2024
Dreaming without limits means not stopping. Keep going and live your dreams. Never stop grinding and never let someone push you down. Always get back up and face your fears.”
- Jahsir, 5th Grade
A LETTER FROM OUR CEO
Dear KIPP Philadelphia Supporters,
As KIPP Philadelphia begins its second decade, I am filled with both pride and anticipation for the future we are building together. Reflecting on our journey, our purpose has remained steadfast: to empower students to dream without limits and navigate a life of their own design. The past few years have tested the strength of our community in many ways. Educators, families, and supporters have worn multiple hats, adapted to new realities, and, most importantly, worked tirelessly to ensure that our students—now over 3,000 strong—continue to thrive. Through every challenge, we have remained united by our shared belief that every child deserves access to a limitless future.
Thanks to your unwavering support, we have broken down barriers to ensure our students and alumni have the resources they need to succeed. We’ve provided the technological, financial, and emotional support for our students to overcome obstacles and continue moving forward. I am deeply grateful for your continued commitment to this work.
As we look ahead, I am hopeful for what’s to come. While the effects of the past few years will continue to shape our students, we are not only focused on addressing the current needs but also on creating a future where every child can achieve their fullest potential. By 2030, we plan to expand our reach to serve more than 4,000 students across Philadelphia. This ambitious vision is only possible with the commitment of school partners, community advocates, and supporters like you. Together, we will continue to improve the school experience and outcomes for every child at KIPP Philadelphia.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support makes all the difference, and together, we are creating a future that knows no limits.
Sincerely,
Natalie Wiltshire CEO
MISSION
WHO WE ARE
SCHOOLS
TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
KIPP PHILADELPHIA PREPARATORY ACADEMY
FOUNDED: 2003
STUDENTS: 361
KIPP WEST PHILADELPHIA PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
FOUNDED: 2003
STUDENTS: 352
KIPP PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
FOUNDED: 2010
STUDENTS: 498
KIPP DUBOIS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
FOUNDED: 2010
STUDENTS: 516
KIPP WEST PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
FOUNDED: 2016 STUDENTS: 501
KIPP NORTH PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY
FOUNDED: 2018
STUDENTS: 678
KIPP PHILADELPHIA OCTAVIUS CATTO ELEMENTARY
FOUNDED: 2022
STUDENTS: 394
DEMOGRAPHICS
TOTAL # OF STUDENTS
3,300
TOTAL # OF ALUMNI
8,378
TOTAL # OF COLLEGE GRADUATES
291
83 UNIQUE ZIP CODES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
1,839
SCHOOL STUDENTS
945
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
516 % OF STUDENTS RECEIVING SPED SERVICES 25%
STUDENT STORY
JAHSIR’S JOURNEY
Jahsir grew up on Parkside Avenue with his mom and grandmother. He recalls, “I tried to go to KIPP when I was 4, but I had to wait until I was 5 because my birthday is in September.” Now living in North Philly, Jahsir takes the trolley and bus to school. Though his commute to KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy, where he attended kindergarten through fourth grade, was much shorter, he believes continuing his education at KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School is worth it.
Every Monday and Wednesday,
I have muffins with my mom . I wake up at 7:30 and get on the bus.
As the oldest of four children, Jahsir takes pride in being a role model. He has two younger sisters and a brother, and in his words, “It feels good to be the oldest.” He hopes to set a positive example for his siblings and future KIPPsters.
Jahsir feels a deep connection to KIPP and still remembers all of his teachers by name from the six years he’s been enrolled. He’s grateful for the lessons they’ve taught him and the support they’ve given. Special moments, like when everyone clapped as he performed a dance at a school event, stand out in his memories.
“Everyone here is my friend and we still talk. We’re in 5th grade now. I can’t believe that!” His friends, many of whom he’s known since kindergarten, always check in on him, ask if he needs help or remind him to complete his work.
Jahsir and his friends at KIPP.
For Jahsir, dreaming without limits means one day becoming a doctor and making his mom and grandmother proud.
My dream is to get a house, make sure my mom is okay, and have a good life .
This year, he’s excited to take the PSSA state test because, in his own words, “I feel confident and know I’ll learn everything I need to know.” Jahsir credits his confidence to his strong support system of family, teachers, and past and present principals. “Dreaming without limits means never stopping. Keep going, live your dreams, and never let anyone push you down. Always get back up and face your fears.”
Follow Jahsir’s 5th-grade journey on YouTube: youtube.com/@kippphilly
Proud to score proficient on End-Of-Module Math test after working hard in class.
Jahsir in his younger years.
KIPP PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS receive a strong academic foundation that prepares them with the skills and confidence to choose their own paths and dream without limits.
KIPP FORWARD
KIPP PHILADELPHIA HAS 4 DUAL ENROLLMENT COLLEGE PARTNERS
CLASS OF 2024 GRADS
ARE NOW ATTENDING...
Arcadia University
Cheyney University
Community College of Philadelphia
Delaware State University
East Stroudsburg University
Empire Beauty School
Gwynedd Mercy College
Hampton University
Harcum College
Howard University
Job Corps
LaSalle University
Lincoln University
KIPP Philadelphia students graduate from college at a rate over 2x the national average.
Montgomery County Community College
National Guard
Neumann University
Norfolk State University
Northampton County Community College
Northwestern Polytechnic University
Penn State University-Main Campus
Philadelphia Technician Training Institute
Shippensburg University
College Together
Stanford University
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University
SCIENCE
KIPP North Philadelphia Academy, KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy, and KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy have had rising Science proficiency rates over the past three years. (2021-2024)
KIPP NORTH PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY
KIPP PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
KIPP WEST PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
KIPP DUBOIS COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
10th Grade Biology Keystone Exam
5% 5% 21% 19%
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools met its proficiency rate goal on the PSSA in Science.
ELA
ELA proficiency rates increased on the PSSA at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy and KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy. (2021-2024)
ELA proficiency increased for 3 consecutive years at KIPP West Philadelphia Elementary Academy.
6%
MATH
ELA proficiency rates increased on the PSSA and Keystone Exams.
ELA proficiency rates increased in Grades 5-8 at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy.
2% 9%
The math proficiency rates on the 2023-2024 PSSA was nearly 2x that of the previous year at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy, and their was a 3% increase at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy.
Math proficiency rates increased by 9% across all schools.
OVERALL
ELA proficiency rates increased in 10th and 11th Grade on the Literature Keystone Exam.
13%
There has been an increase in Math scores over the last 3 consecutive years across all schools. (2021-2024)
2% INCREASE
BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE & SUPPORT
Total Revenues
Total Expenses Net increase (decrease) in net position
$15,831,062
$13,863,067 $1,967,995 $13,299,354 $12,910,238 $389,116
$26,393,393 $23,357,117 $3,036,276 $20,636,889 $17,861,183 $2,775,706
$6,947,292 $7,511,161 -$563,869 $83,107,990 $75,502,766 $7,605,224
THANK YOU
LEADERSHIP
SCHOOLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2023-2024
Samantha Wilson Jones President
Ann Aerts Vice-President
Bernard L. Cummings .... Treasurer
Amanda Keyes Secretary
Hershel Richman
Toya Algarin
Gail Foster Lewis
Chris Johnson
Anthony Fullard
Crystal Hardie Langston
Kelly Jones
Tia Llopiz
KIPP ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2023-2024
Leigh Whitaker Board Chair
Melanie Carter
Jerry Davidse
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Natalie Wiltshire Chief Executive Officer
Rob Vieira Chief Operating Officer
Libing Li Chief Financial Officer
Chatara Benson Chief of Staff
Ivana Gasiorowski Head of Schools
Melissa Poorman Head of Schools
THANK YOU TO OUR NATIONAL COLLEGE PARTNERS
DONOR ROLL
We are deeply grateful to our donors for their generous support, which helps us realize our mission and demonstrates what’s possible for our students. Your contributions empower us to create meaningful opportunities and transform lives every day.
In our commitment to equity and transparency, the donors listed in this year’s report are presented alphabetically. This approach reflects our appreciation for every contribution.
If you would like to join this list and support our work, please reach out to Anisha Sinha, Managing Director of Development asinha@kippphiladelphia.org —we would love to welcome you to our community of dedicated supporters!
Finally, our team has made every effort to ensure that all names are accurately included in this list. If you notice any errors or omissions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your understanding and support.
We thank you for your continued belief in our mission!
Accenture
Adrian Mebane
Aja Moore-Ramos
Alyssa Brown
Amanda Keyes
Anisha Sinha
Ann Aerts and Keith Dalton
Anthony Fullard
Bernard Cummings, Sr.
Bob Overhiser
Brad Michel
Brandon and Julie Cohen
Chappell Culpeper Foundation
Chatara Benson
Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Comcast
Crystal Hardie Langston
Dan Mastropieri
Dan Vogel
Daniel Federman
Daniella Cruz
David and Hallee Adelman
Davis Foundation
Deborah Marcee
Devon Loney
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation
Donna Allie and David Rivers
Education Credit Management Corporation
Elevate 215
Ellen and Jeff Badger
Francie Middleton and Michael Fields
Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation
Hannah Shipley
Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation
Hershel and Betsy Richman
Hope Pomerantz
Jennifer Bonds
Jerry and Kristen Davidse
Joan M. Wismer Foundation
Joel and Rashida Brown
Joseph Capri
Julia Cadwallender and Franklin Miller
Julia Pudlin and David Wishnick
Kanchan Verma
Kelly Jones
Kim Avant-Babb
Kiran Ferrandino
Kirstyn Greco
Kristina Olivier
Larry Gershel
Lawrence Dodds
Levi Rogers
Lisa Gold Dresner and Jason Dresner
Lynn Hamlin
Marjorie Ogilvie
Matt Berman and Marisa Rosenthal Berman
McLean Contributionship
McLelland Family Foundation
Meera Levin
Melanie Carter
Michael MacArthur
Michael and Wendy Jolley
Miles Family Foundation
Monique Bonney
Nate Breidenbach
Nicole Brewer
Nicole Purvy
Pedro Sanchez
Peter and Elizabeth Guman
Phillip and Colleen Barnett
Phillip and Gail Foster Lewis
PWC Charitable Foundation
Reina and Matthew Prowler
Richa Verma
Robert and Marlyn Vogel
Roy and Nancy Fairman
Sam and Deidre Patterson
Schoenberg Family
Charitable Fund
Scott Peterman
Shelly and Lawrence Beaser
Srinivasan Kuppuswami
Stephanie Troup
Steven and Liz Casper
Sudhanshu Kairab
Wawa Foundation
William Penn Foundation
