2025
Impact Report

A Message from the President: Building a Legacy Together

To our valued stakeholders, partners, and community,

Reflecting on 2025, I am inspired by the depth of growth we’ve seen in our youth. This was a year defined by holistic learning. Our Lunch & Learn trips became more than just workshops; they were transformative spaces where students tackled the complexities of the modern world. Whether they were exploring the nuances of Real Estate and the Stock Market, mastering the basics of Coding, or finding their creative voices through Marketing and Graphic Design, our participants proved that they are ready to lead in any arena.

But our impact wasn’t limited to technical skills. We leaned heavily into the “soft” skills that build character. Through lessons in Conflict Resolution, Peer Mediation, and Mental Health awareness, we provided our youth with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with grace and self-control. This progress belongs to all of us—our tireless staff, our dedicated mentors, and you, our supporters.

Looking Toward 2027: A Decade of Service
In 2027, the KB Foundation will celebrate 10 years of service. Since our founding in 2017, we have evolved from a small mentoring circle into a comprehensive engine for community-centered impact.

We view this upcoming tenth anniversary not merely as a celebration of the past, but as a launchpad for our future. We are entering our second decade with greater clarity and capacity. The success of our curriculum—ranging from Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy to Nutrition and Culinary Arts—confirms that we have the right blueprint to empower the next generation.

Our Vision for the Next Decade
As we look toward the next ten years, our roadmap focuses on:

  • Deepening Our Reach: Expanding high-impact initiatives like our Summer Enrichment Camp and STEM programs to reach more individuals with long-term, sustainable solutions.

  • Investing in Innovation: Using data to refine our lessons in Life Skills and Communication, ensuring we stay ahead of our youth’s evolving needs.

  • Strengthening Infrastructure: Building a resilient organizational foundation to ensure our work continues to thrive for decades to come.

  • Grounding in Community: Staying responsive to local needs—from our holiday Turkey Drive to our Christmas Giveaway—while building strategic partnerships that amplify our reach.


An Invitation to Shape the Future
I invite you to help us shape the next chapter of the KB Foundation. As we prepare for our 10-year celebration, we are looking for partners and donors to stand with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a legacy that will define the next decade of impact for our community’s future leaders.


With Gratitude and Optimism
Thank you for your unwavering trust. From the first lesson in Self-Control to the final Entrepreneurship workshop of the year, your support makes this transformation possible. I am more confident than ever in what we can achieve together over the next 10 years.

In Service,


Kirk Berry
President, KB Foundation Inc.

A Year at a

Glance

Event/Attendance

See the impact for yourself. Click the ▶ icons to watch event recaps.

JANUARY
Lapstone & Hammer / 10 boys
Opera Philadelphia / 23 boys
Mentor Training / adults
US Customs & Border Protection / 20 boys
Reach Climbing & Fitness & CBS3 / 23 girls
▶ Jackie Robinson Museum / 32 boys

FEBRUARY
Villanova Game / 14 boys
▶ Leonardo Helicopter / 20 boys

MARCH
Mentor/Mentee Mixer / 31 boys
Temple U Fox / 23 girls
Healthcare Services Group / 23 boys
▶ Solenis LLC / 20 boys

APRIL
Chateau Rouge / 9 boys
JuneBug / 20 girls
Fire Academy / 30 boys
Spring Fundraiser / adults
Rowan College tour / 16 boys
▶ Dynamic Advertising Solutions / 23 girls

MAY
Gentell / 13 boys
Williamson College tour / 9 boys
The Landing Kitchen / 9 boys
Philly Gaming Ctr. / 18 boys
▶ EA Sports / 28 boys

JUNE
Jefferson Lacrosse / 19 girls
▶ GLAMP Camp / 30 girls

JULY
KB Foundation Summer Fundraiser / adults
Todd Fleischman DMD / 9 boys
Work to Ride & Franklin Institute / 10 boys
Holt & Booksmiles / 9 boys
OCBP Lifeguard Station / 22 boys
Youth Enrichment Day Camp / 50 youth

AUGUST
L.E.A.P. Ivory Coast / 10 boys
▶ KB P.O.W.E.R. Mentoring Camp / 55 boys

SEPTEMBER
SowGood BQ Golf Academy / 25 boys
BBQ Experience / Adults
SowGood Jefferson Softball / 11 girls
Mentor/Mentee Mixer / 35 boys
▶ Buffalo, NY Rich Products / 21 boys

OCTOBER
World of Flight Pre-Opening / 15 youth
World of Flight with Jalen Hurts / 25 youth

NOVEMBER
CBS3 / 23 girls
Battleship, NJ / 21 girls
Syscom Tech / 22 boys
▶ Reliance Matrix / 19 boys

DECEMBER
Seaport Museum / 11 boys

What Families Are Saying

Hear from the parents, grandparents, and guardians who have seen the difference our programs are making in the lives of their children.

Youth Enrichment Camp 2025 Highlight

In 2025, The KB Foundation Inc. achieved a major milestone by successfully launching our first-ever eight-week summer day camp in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving middle school youth in the community. This initiative marked one of the most ambitious and transformative programs in our organization’s history.

Designed with a strong educational foundation, the camp centered on hands-on learning in Robotics and Bioprocessing STEM, introducing students to high-demand, future-focused career pathways. Campers engaged in interactive, project-based activities that strengthened critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills—while building confidence in science and technology.

To ensure students were supported holistically, the Foundation provided both breakfast and lunch daily, removing barriers to participation and reinforcing our commitment to student well-being.

Beyond the classroom, campers participated in weekly swimming activities and enriching field trips that expanded their exposure to culture, science, and new experiences. Highlights included:

  • A Philadelphia Phillies baseball game

  • The Franklin Institute

  • The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

  • The Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey

These experiences broadened students’ horizons while reinforcing educational concepts in real-world settings.

Successfully executing an eight-week program of this scale required extensive planning, strong partnerships, and dedicated staff leadership. We are especially proud that the camp was delivered safely, efficiently, and with overwhelmingly positive feedback from families and participants.

Program evaluations show significant gains in student engagement, STEM interest, and overall satisfaction. Parents reported increased enthusiasm for learning, improved social skills, and greater confidence in their children’s academic abilities.

The launch of our inaugural summer day camp represents more than a program—it represents expanded opportunity, equitable access to STEM education, and our deep commitment to empowering youth in Norristown. This achievement has set a strong foundation for future growth and continued community impact.

2025 Highlight
Lunch & Learn Industry Immersion at Electronic Arts – Orlando, FL

In May 2025, The KB Foundation Inc. provided 28 high school young men with a transformative two-day educational immersion in Orlando, Florida, focused on careers in the video game industry. Through direct exposure to higher education pathways and industry leadership, this Lunch & Learn experience expanded participants’ understanding of what is possible beyond high school.

The journey began with a half-day visit to University of Central Florida, where students learned about the requirements to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media through the Game Design Track. Faculty and staff outlined academic expectations, portfolio development, and the importance of technical and creative skill-building at the undergraduate level.

The group then visited the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA), gaining firsthand insight into a graduate-level game development environment. Students observed advanced production studios, collaborative design spaces, and learned how storytelling, coding, art, and business intersect in professional game creation.

The second day was spent at Electronic Arts (EA) in Orlando, where participants engaged directly with industry professionals. The highlight of the visit was a deep dive into the development of Madden NFL, one of the most recognized sports gaming franchises in the world. Students explored the creative, technical, and business components behind bringing a major title to market.

To conclude the experience, participants competed in a business pitch challenge, presenting innovative ideas for enhancing gameplay and customer experience within Madden. This activity strengthened public speaking skills, teamwork, creativity, and strategic thinking—while allowing students to see themselves as contributors to the future of the industry.

Post-trip reflections from participants demonstrate the powerful impact of the experience. Students reported increased motivation to pursue college, clearer understanding of academic pathways in digital media and game design, and a stronger belief that careers in technology and entertainment are attainable goals.

This Lunch & Learn immersion exemplifies The KB Foundation’s commitment to exposure, mentorship, and access. By connecting young men directly with university leaders and industry professionals, we continue to expand career horizons and equip students with the knowledge and confidence to pursue high-growth STEM and creative technology pathways.

KB Foundation Lunch & Learn Survey Results
PA to FL: One State, Four Events, Three Days

The KB Foundation is Grateful for Our Supporters!

Thank you to everyone who believes in our work to empower the youth and provide fun, educational programming.

  • Chipotle
    Dynamic Advertising Solutions
    Eagle Capital
    Gentell
    Holiday Inn Express and Suites KOP
    Human Robot Brewery
    Lapstone and Hammer
    RED TETTEMER O'CONNELL + PARTNERS
    Silverstein Properties
    STR8R LLC
    Surfside Iced Tea & Stateside Vodka
    The Pump House
    Ustler Development, Inc.

  • Aaron McLaurin
    Aaron Merkin
    Abby Spector
    Abigail Cherezov
    Adam Briggs
    Adam Redden
    Aigner Allen
    Aisha Alexander
    Aisha Al-Muid
    Alaina Williams
    Alan Morrison
    Alana Ballon
    Alex Burman
    Alexandra Ingram
    Aliette Petite
    Allegis Group Foundation
    Andrea Koch
    Andrea Polaski
    Andrea Sokoloff
    Andrew Langsam
    Andrew Zuch
    Angela Mays
    Anita Molayi
    Annette Cousins
    Anthonise Fields
    Antonia Lafferty
    Ari Weiner
    Ayal Feinberg
    Barbara & Glen Schapiro
    Beatriz Diniz Kilian
    Bonnie Young
    Brad Humphreys
    Brandon Downum
    Brandon Levithan
    Brendan Schramm
    Brett & Sarah Furber
    Brett Victor
    Brian Cohen
    Brian Corcodilos
    Brian Gaines
    Brian Nadav
    Brian Schorn
    Brigitte Addimando
    Bryan Schwartz
    Cale Soudelier
    Camille Fowler
    Casey Jones
    Charissa Gardner
    Charles Bailey
    Charmaine Bazemore
    Cheryl Jones
    Cheryl Shapiro
    Chiemela Nwaobasi
    Christian Neal
    Christina Dejesus
    Christopher Kilian
    Christopher Matisak
    Christopher Tate
    Cierra Smith
    Coker Jan
    Cora Stevens
    Corey & Rachel Heller
    Corie Moskow
    Curiya Webber
    Cyrene High
    Daisy Torres
    Dale Zulawski
    Daniel James
    Daniel Lee
    Daniel Passkoff
    Daniel Porcaro
    Danielle Slaughter
    Darren Palmer
    Darryl Williams
    Daryl DeBrest
    David Charles
    David Cunningham
    David Euwings
    David Hoxter
    David Weir
    Debbie Campbell
    Deborah Thomas
    Denise Wilson
    Devida Long
    Diane Babb
    Domoniq Stewart
    Donna Ford-Bey
    Dorando Morrison
    Douglas White
    Duriel Sterrette
    Edward Turner
    Ellen Stokes
    Emmanuel Sofolawe
    Eric Almonte
    Erik Truxon
    Erin & Scott Boatwright
    Ernie & Bonita Hadrick
    Felix Perez
    Fidelity Charitable
    Frank Winkler III
    Frann Shore
    G Lee Holmes
    Gemara Williams
    Gentle Bee Star LLC
    Geraldine Henderson
    Gina Toppin
    Glenn Wilson
    Grace Silow
    Greg Ray
    Gregg Hennix
    Gregory Wolfgang
    GWCCC - George
    Washington Carver
    Community Center
    Hani Soliman
    Hannah Tran
    Independence Blue
    Jacob Adoni
    Jacob Failla
    Jalana Middlebrooks
    James Pachucki
    James Atkinson
    James White
    Jamie Nadeau
    Jamile Sharkey
    Jared Zeisler
    Jason Stevens
    Jeannette Jean
    Jeff Mihocko
    Jeffery Stewart
    Jeffrey Booth
    Jeffrey Gottlieb
    Jennifer Sholder
    Jesse Smith
    Jim Beatty
    Joanna Smith
    Joe Walsh
    Joel Trotter
    John Altland
    John Dunfee
    John Himics
    John Tevis
    Jon Buzan
    Jon Koppel
    Jonathan Fisher
    Jonathan Hoffman
    Jonathan Koppel
    Jonathan White
    Joseph Arnold
    Joseph Divis
    Joseph Kekoanui
    Joseph Leanza
    Joseph Walsh
    Josh Wolson
    Judy Bazemore
    Julain Ray
    Julia Tewksbury
    Julie Proulx
    Justin Stegall
    Karen Bullock
    Karen Cruz
    Kate Lyons
    Katherine Green
    Keith Johnson
    Kelly Frank
    Kenrick Marsh
    Kenyatta Black
    Kerry Slade
    Kevin Harden Jr
    Kevin Lewis
    Khalila Islam
    Khy'Meir Ford-Bey
    Kim Stevens
    Kristen McCabe
    Ladonna Rose
    Lamel Jackson
    Latisha Bazemore
    Lavette Vance
    Lilton Taliaferro
    Linda Blanding-Wilson
    Lisa Harran
    Mahalia Sealy
    Maita Soukup
    Make the Distinction - MTD
    Mara Bailey
    Marcel & Jamie Nadeau
    Maria O’Connell
    Marie Maurice
    Marisia Mills
    Mark Call
    Mark Goodheart
    Mark Levithan
    Marlen Long
    Martha Becker
    Marvin Capps
    Marvin Johnson
    Mary Blanding
    Mary Elizabeth McAndrews
    Melba Schorn
    Merck Company
    Michael Blisko
    Michael Brown
    Michael Henner
    Michael McInaw
    Michael Newmuis
    Michael Schlesinger
    Michael Wolk
    Michael Zbik
    Monique Berry
    Mun. of Norristown - City of Norristown
    Muriel Taylor
    Nahfees Akbar
    Natalie Amoa
    Nayonna Purnell
    Neil Mori
    Nichole Guerrant
    Nicole Black
    Nikki Benson
    Noah Coslov
    Norristown Men of Excellence - MOE
    Old Pine Church
    Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi
    Paige Paul
    Patricia Panzera
    Patrick Mosley
    Paul Markowich
    Paul Pronsati
    Paul Zawadzki
    Paula & Jeffrey Hartman
    PayPal Giving Fund
    Penni Harper
    Penni Love
    Percent Impact Foundation
    Percy Jones
    Philip Amoa
    Philip Duckson Jr.
    Precious Mines
    Rachelle Aquilla
    Raimundo Vega
    Rainier Foley-DeFiore
    Ray Fambro
    Rebecca Bush O'Leary
    Reginald Amoa
    Rich Cohen
    Richard Spencer
    Robert Franco
    Robert Jarvis
    Robyn Murphy
    Rochelle Carey
    Roshan Patel
    Roslyn Livingston
    Rudy Le Mentheour
    Ryan Kelly
    Sam Skipworth
    Sandford Mersky
    Sandra Casimir
    Sandra Truitt
    Sanjay Kotecha
    Sarah Furber
    Sarah McCabe
    Schnearia Ashley
    Scott Liberman
    Scott Solomon
    Sean Schwendiman
    Semira Streets
    Sergey Allakhverdov
    Sheila Bynton
    Sherri Lynn Kyle
    Silver Greene
    South Jersey Engineers LLC
    Spencer Del Prete
    Stephanie Ballesteros
    Stephanie Jones-Price
    Stephenie Smith
    Steven Liang
    Stew Sampsel
    Sunghoon Choi
    Susan Hudak
    Susan Lapowsky
    Syerita Avant
    Sylvia Otoole
    Tania Watson
    Taniesha Wright
    Taryn Flood
    Teneika Brown
    The Council of South Eastern PA
    Theodore Wheeler
    Third, Scots & Mariners
    Tiara Spraggins
    Timothy Fox
    Todd Fleischman
    Todd Metzger
    Troy Swittenburg
    Tyree Farmer
    United Way
    Valerie Falkenberg
    Veronica Blum
    Vincent Gravina
    Wajibah Thompson
    William Berlinghof
    William Fulmer
    William Salvatore
    William Tyler
    Yamilet Line
    Zachary James
    Zachary Sheppard

  • Alicia Thorpe
    Anthony Zingarelli
    Bank of America Charitable
    Benevity Fund Match
    Blackbaud Giving Fund BBGF
    Brett & Jennifer Sholder
    Carlo Batts
    Charities Aid Foundation of America
    Chris & Natasha Pronsati
    Common Bondz
    Curtis Jenkins
    CyberGrant
    DAF Giving 360
    Daniel Somerville
    David Gottlieb
    Donna Higgins
    Dynamic Advertising Solutions - DAS
    Edward Quilty
    Elly Latinik
    Eugene Ehrenfeld
    Gary Sims
    Jay Gelman
    Jeff Pierce
    Jenkins & Associates, Inc.
    Joseph Fox
    Juanita Cooper
    Justin Fishman
    Justin Kaplan
    Karl Fischer
    Kendall Halpern
    Kevin M Quilty
    Linda Miller
    Manav Segal
    Nicholas DeStefane
    Nicole Stilianos
    Norristown Area Education Foundation
    Orrin Feingold
    Philadelphia Activity Fund
    Samantha Newell
    Sheldon Salcman
    Sherri Cohen
    Steven Levin
    Terry & Deborah Thomas
    Thomas Kramer
    Vanguard
    Wawa
    Wells Fargo
    WSFS Bank

  • McKinsey & Company, Inc (MCK CO)
    National Philanthropic Trust - NPT
    Stephen Shapiro
    Steven Fishman
    Weiner Foundation
    Willborough Foundation

  • Alan Morris & Susan Peck Charitable Fund
    Reliance Matrix Foundation (RMF)
    Truist Bank

  • Comcast NBCUniversal
    DAO - Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
    HealthSpark Foundation
    Holt Logistics

  • PA DCED
    Chipotle

  • College Possible
    Courtyard Mentor Network
    George Washington Carver Community Center
    The Jalen Hurts Foundation
    Make the Distinction
    North10 Philadelphia
    Queen Village Neighbors Association
    SowGoodNow

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