Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by UNLEASHING POTENTIAL.

Totals

Total revenue: $4,377,194
Total expenses: $4,741,374
Contributions and grants received: $3,874,957
Grants paid: $0
Program service revenue: $513,981
Investment income: $18,276
Other revenue: -$30,020
Total assets, end of year: $2,421,201
Total liabilities, end of year: $573,915
Net assets or fund balances, end of year: $1,847,286
Program services expenses (Part IX): $3,683,828
Management and general expenses: $640,494
Fundraising expenses: $417,052
Program service expenses (Part III): $3,683,828

Program services were 77.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

1a · Federated campaigns

$455,937
1c · Fundraising events

$129,582
1e · Government grants (contributions)

$2,728,334
1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

$561,104
1g · Noncash contributions included above

$129,561
2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE FEES

total $513,981 · related or exempt $513,981
3 · Investment income

total $17,538 · excluded $17,538
7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

securities $738
7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

securities $0
7c · Gain or loss

securities $738
7d · Net gain or loss

total $738 · excluded $738
8a · Fundraising events: gross income

$21,865
8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

$129,582
8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

$52,694
8c · Net income from fundraising events

total -$30,829 · excluded -$30,829
11d · All other revenue

total $809 · related or exempt $809
11e · Other revenue, total

$809

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

total $200,442 · program services $100,222 · management and general $50,109 · fundraising $50,111
7 · Other salaries and wages

total $2,614,232 · program services $2,145,054 · management and general $211,719 · fundraising $257,459
8 · Pension plan contributions

total $19,722 · management and general $19,722
9 · Other employee benefits

total $236,521 · program services $194,634 · management and general $16,809 · fundraising $25,078
10 · Payroll taxes

total $219,379 · program services $176,773 · management and general $19,491 · fundraising $23,115
11a · Fees: management

total $39,080 · management and general $39,080
11b · Fees: legal

total $428 · management and general $428
11c · Fees: accounting

total $154,235 · management and general $154,235
11g · Fees: other

total $330,160 · program services $268,920 · management and general $51,400 · fundraising $9,840
12 · Advertising and promotion

total $13,059 · program services $9,046 · management and general $330 · fundraising $3,683
13 · Office expenses

total $251,891 · program services $224,591 · management and general $10,238 · fundraising $17,062
16 · Occupancy

total $210,782 · program services $188,281 · management and general $19,029 · fundraising $3,472
17 · Travel

total $37,840 · program services $36,311 · management and general $167 · fundraising $1,362
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

total $51,015 · program services $48,689 · management and general $1,308 · fundraising $1,018
20 · Interest

total $13,526 · program services $3,381 · management and general $10,145
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

total $42,615 · program services $38,353 · management and general $4,262
23 · Insurance

total $33,129 · program services $26,503 · management and general $6,626
24a · Other expenses: FOOD & MEDICAL SUPPLIES

total $136,365 · program services $126,757 · management and general $7,551 · fundraising $2,057
24b · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

total $44,374 · program services $28,387 · management and general $2,877 · fundraising $13,110
24c · Other expenses: FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS

total $38,245 · program services $29,047 · management and general $212 · fundraising $8,986
24d · Other expenses: BANK & FINANCING FEES

total $10,668 · program services $8,561 · management and general $1,423 · fundraising $684
24e · All other expenses

total $43,666 · program services $30,318 · management and general $13,333 · fundraising $15

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

beginning of year $117,343 · end of year $312,375
3 · Pledges and grants receivable

beginning of year $466,461 · end of year $456,762
4 · Accounts receivable

beginning of year $1,236,103 · end of year $427,378
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

beginning of year $32,607 · end of year $46,198
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

$1,470,640
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

$1,286,326
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

beginning of year $181,998 · end of year $184,314
11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

beginning of year $151,968 · end of year $385,682
15 · Other assets

beginning of year $543,354 · end of year $608,492
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

beginning of year $240,967 · end of year $264,031
23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

beginning of year $249,410 · end of year $188,937
25 · Other liabilities

beginning of year $103,431 · end of year $120,947
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

beginning of year $891,099 · end of year $769,972
28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

beginning of year $1,244,927 · end of year $1,077,314

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF UNLEASHING POTENTIAL IS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY BUILDING ON THEIR STRENGTHS. WE CREATE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT CAMPS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY BUILDING ON THEIR STRENGTHS

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES:UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES PROVIDES BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE-AGED STUDENTS IN UNDER RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITIES (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART EXPRESSION, AND MATH), INCLUDING GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS. CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, A RESEARCH-BASED BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION CURRICULUM, IS USED TO DEVELOP SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 9 SITES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY- 454 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS -86% MANAGED, IDENTIFIED AND APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS. SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS - UP ENRICHMENT CAMPS OFFER FUN AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH TO JOYFUL SUMMER LEARNING FOR YOUTH K-8 GRADES. STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AT PARTNER SITES IN ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY, THE 8-WEEK CAMPS GIVE CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 15 YEARS OLD OPPORTUNITIES FOR DAY CAMP FILLED WITH CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING LESSONS, FITNESS, STUDIO AND PERFORMING ARTS, S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES, GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS, FIELD TRIPS AND SPORTS, ALL WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF PROMOTING HEALTHY SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GROWTH. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 5 SITES- 198 CHILDREN SERVED-100% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS-86% OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED, MANAGED, AND APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS. STRENGTHENING RESILIENT FAMILIES- USES A TWO GENERATIONAL APPROACH SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH FAMILY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS, REFERRALS AND SUPPORT.

Expenses $2,561,455 · Revenue $162,449
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE LICENSED AND ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER AT CAROLINE MISSION PROVIDES CHILDREN, AGED 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE. THE SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING SCALE AND STATE CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS TWO GENERATIONAL APPROACH INCLUDES SIGNIFICANT PARENT ENGAGEMENT INTERACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 64 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN WERE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. - 82% OF CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES.

Expenses $1,122,373 · Revenue $352,341

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Thomas StringerTHOMAS STRINGER

CHAIR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Michael GreenMICHAEL GREEN

VICE CHAIR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Jackie DippelJACKIE DIPPEL

TREASURER

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Andrew WalshawANDREW WALSHAW

SECRETARY

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Rev Tom BaynhamREV TOM BAYNHAM

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Suzanne BesniaSUZANNE BESNIA

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Brian CaplanBRIAN CAPLAN

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Nicole Gore JDNICOLE GORE JD

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Mark LenihanMARK LENIHAN

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Dr Julian MageeDR JULIAN MAGEE

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Rev Deon McKenzieREV DEON MCKENZIE

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Tai OneyTAI ONEY

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Reginald WilliamsREGINALD WILLIAMS

DIRECTOR

Total calculated

$0

Hours/week

1
Darlene SowellDARLENE SOWELL

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Total calculated

$200,442

From this org

$173,983

From related orgs

$0

Other

$26,459

Hours/week

40

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$167,224

Bonus

$0

Other

$6,759

Deferred

$17,500

Nontaxable benefits

$8,959

Filer's total

$200,442
Verletta ColeVERLETTA COLE

VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY

Total calculated

$152,902

From this org

$141,007

From related orgs

$0

Other

$11,895

Hours/week

40

Schedule J breakdown matched by us

Base

$141,007

Bonus

$0

Other

$0

Deferred

$3,554

Nontaxable benefits

$8,341

Filer's total

$152,902

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

1a · Discretionary spending account
3 · Form 990 of other organizations
3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
7 · Other non-fixed payments
8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A: THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES AN AUTO ALLOWANCE.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type: form_990
Tax year: 2023
Filed: 14 November 2024
IRS schema version: 2023v5.1
Source object: 202403199349318470

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