Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,211,541
- Total expenses
- $4,624,524
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,477,898
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $678,192
- Investment income
- $34,304
- Other revenue
- $21,147
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,803,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $341,542
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $1,461,676
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $3,574,017
- Management and general expenses
- $524,975
- Fundraising expenses
- $525,532
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $3,574,017
Program services were 77.3% 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.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$410,471
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1c · Fundraising events
$120,378
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$2,187,698
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$759,351
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$193,237
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2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE FEES
total $678,192 · related or exempt $678,192
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3 · Investment income
total $4,020 · excluded $4,020
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $353,683
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $323,399
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $30,284
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $30,284 · excluded $30,284
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$67,632
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$120,378
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$47,232
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $20,400 · excluded $20,400
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11d · All other revenue
total $747 · related or exempt $747
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11e · Other revenue, total
$747
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $191,969 · program services $95,985 · management and general $47,992 · fundraising $47,992
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,768,446 · program services $2,269,417 · management and general $126,391 · fundraising $372,638
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $20,063 · management and general $20,063
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $206,419 · program services $165,171 · management and general $18,827 · fundraising $22,421
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $231,538 · program services $187,071 · management and general $12,793 · fundraising $31,674
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $176,259 · management and general $176,259
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11g · Fees: other
total $190,929 · program services $175,592 · management and general $11,249 · fundraising $4,088
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $55 · fundraising $55
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13 · Office expenses
total $259,758 · program services $232,690 · management and general $17,338 · fundraising $9,730
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16 · Occupancy
total $134,153 · program services $121,322 · management and general $8,716 · fundraising $4,115
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17 · Travel
total $52,819 · program services $46,729 · management and general $5,097 · fundraising $993
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $60,290 · program services $51,770 · management and general $6,190 · fundraising $2,330
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20 · Interest
total $14,644 · management and general $14,644
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $33,166 · program services $25,557 · management and general $7,609
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23 · Insurance
total $33,767 · program services $26,020 · management and general $7,747
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24a · Other expenses: FOOD & MEDICAL SUPPLIES
total $139,281 · program services $121,654 · management and general $16,345 · fundraising $1,282
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24b · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
total $46,552 · program services $14,463 · management and general $17,719 · fundraising $14,370
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24c · Other expenses: FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS
total $31,880 · program services $18,464 · fundraising $13,416
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24d · Other expenses: BANK & FINANCING FEES
total $13,668 · program services $7,394 · management and general $5,846 · fundraising $428
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24e · All other expenses
total $18,868 · program services $14,718 · management and general $4,150
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $312,375 · end of year $259,177
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $456,762 · end of year $411,086
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $427,378 · end of year $333,123
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $46,198 · end of year $29,314
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$1,454,077
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$1,293,010
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $184,314 · end of year $161,067
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $385,682 · end of year $66,459
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $608,492 · end of year $542,992
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $264,031 · end of year $191,364
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $188,937 · end of year $117,928
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $120,947 · end of year $32,250
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $769,972 · end of year $403,286
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,077,314 · end of year $1,058,390
Mission and programs · 2024
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
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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.2024 OUTCOMES: - 9 SITES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY- 759 CHILDREN SERVED- 95% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS -88% OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED, MANAGED, 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. 2024 OUTCOMES: - 4 SITES - 194 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS- 88% OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED, MANAGED, AND APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS.
Expenses $2,416,304 · Revenue $268,855
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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. 2024 OUTCOMES: - 62 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN WERE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. - 82% OF CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES.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.2024 OUTCOMES:- 431 FAMILIES SERVED- 92% OF FAMILIES INCREASED THIER KNOWLEDGE OF AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Expenses $1,157,713 · Revenue $410,084
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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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
- $191,969
- From this org
- $162,000
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $29,969
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $155,241
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $6,759
- Deferred
- $21,000
- Nontaxable benefits
- $8,969
- Filer's total
- $191,969
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Verletta ColeVERLETTA COLE
VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY
- Total calculated
- $152,632
- From this org
- $140,223
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $12,409
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $140,223
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $4,087
- Nontaxable benefits
- $8,322
- Filer's total
- $152,632
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
- 2024
- Filed
- 16 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202513219349307251
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