Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,770,678
- Total expenses
- $4,138,181
- Contributions and grants received
- $4,230,438
- Grants paid
- $6,600
- Program service revenue
- $271,637
- Investment income
- $86,328
- Other revenue
- $182,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,510,216
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,285
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $9,439,931
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $3,176,552
- Management and general expenses
- $547,907
- Fundraising expenses
- $413,722
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $3,176,552
Program services were 76.8% 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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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,416,148
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$2,814,290
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$41,330
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2a · Program service revenue: SUBLEASE - RENT
total $271,637 · related or exempt $271,637
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3 · Investment income
total $86,549 · excluded $86,549
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $221
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7c · Gain or loss
securities -$221
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7d · Net gain or loss
total -$221 · excluded -$221
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11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
total $182,275 · related or exempt $182,275
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11e · Other revenue, total
$182,275
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $3,000 · program services $3,000
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $3,600 · program services $3,600
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $149,858 · program services $113,967 · management and general $19,182 · fundraising $16,709
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,240,895 · program services $1,787,503 · management and general $224,060 · fundraising $229,332
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $34,782 · program services $26,434 · management and general $4,522 · fundraising $3,826
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $231,892 · program services $143,149 · management and general $55,402 · fundraising $33,341
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $190,201 · program services $149,651 · management and general $19,501 · fundraising $21,049
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11b · Fees: legal
total $32,293 · program services $25,518 · management and general $2,513 · fundraising $4,262
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $11,914 · program services $8,323 · management and general $1,255 · fundraising $2,336
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $20,695 · fundraising $20,695
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11g · Fees: other
total $45,083 · program services $35,625 · management and general $3,509 · fundraising $5,949
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13 · Office expenses
total $55,767 · program services $16,326 · management and general $35,276 · fundraising $4,165
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14 · Information technology
total $99,867 · program services $60,925 · management and general $28,103 · fundraising $10,839
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16 · Occupancy
total $559,926 · program services $427,731 · management and general $75,413 · fundraising $56,782
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17 · Travel
total $15,893 · program services $15,767 · management and general $126
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $45,608 · program services $45,246 · management and general $362
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $72,287 · management and general $72,165 · fundraising $122
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23 · Insurance
total $42,370 · program services $31,745 · management and general $6,310 · fundraising $4,315
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24a · Other expenses: PROGRAMMING
total $168,431 · program services $168,431
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24b · Other expenses: SUMMER ACADEMY
total $56,980 · program services $56,980
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24c · Other expenses: FIELD TRIPS
total $42,712 · program services $42,712
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24d · Other expenses: DIRECT SUPPORT
total $12,637 · program services $12,637
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24e · All other expenses
total $1,490 · program services $1,282 · management and general $208
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $1,984,743 · end of year $665,665
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
end of year $299,618
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $400,000 · end of year $857,500
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $10,691 · end of year $10,691
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
beginning of year $5,463,290 · end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $29,630 · end of year $0
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$7,117,433
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$108,363
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $213,310 · end of year $7,009,070
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14 · Intangible assets
beginning of year $12,013 · end of year $10,414
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $657,258 · end of year $657,258
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $9,746 · end of year $41,307
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $746,934 · end of year $28,978
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $6,379,281 · end of year $7,804,957
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,634,974 · end of year $1,634,974
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THAT WILL TRANSFORM OUR CITY.
Activities or mission (Part I)
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THAT WILL TRANSFORM OUR CITY..
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A FIVE-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY AND DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, AND GLOBAL CONNECT, AS WELL AS ELECTIVE CLASSES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK, RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, AND ATTEND ELECTIVE CLASSES. FAMILIES ARE ENGAGED THROUGH MONTHLY PHONE CALLS, FAMILY CONFERENCES EACH SEMESTER, FAMILY WORKSHOPS, AND LARGER COMMUNITY DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Expenses $1,153,343
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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:STUDENT U'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A FIVE-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY, A TWICE-A-WEEK TUTORING PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AN IN-SCHOOL ADVOCATE, AND AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR RISING 11TH AND 12TH GRADERS. STUDENTS ATTEND MONTHLY CLUSTER MEETINGS WITH PEERS FROM THEIR SCHOOL, U-PREP SATURDAYS FOR INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON SUCCEEDING IN HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARING FOR COLLEGE, AND COLLEGE-BOUND ACTIVITIES AND ADVISING IN 11TH AND 12TH GRADE.
Expenses $883,759
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W.G. PEARSON CENTER PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM:IN 2017, THE W.G. PEARSON CENTER WAS ACQUIRED AND RENOVATED BY AN AFFILIATE OF THE SELF-HELP VENTURES FUND. STUDENT U BECAME THE MASTER TENANT OF THE SPACE IN 2018 AND HAS REMAINED COMMITTED TO KEEPING THE CENTER A YOUTH-CENTERED SPACE THAT HOUSES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES AND OUTCOMES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SURROUNDING HISTORIC HAYTI COMMUNITY. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE COMMITMENTS, STUDENT U SUBLEASES PORTIONS OF THE CENTER AND ITS GROUNDS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH THESE GOALS. STUDENT U ALSO PLANS TO PARTNER WITH ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO UTILIZE THE KITCHEN SPACE TO SUPPORT FOOD BUSINESSES THAT ACTIVELY WORK TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN 2024.
Expenses $407,173 · Revenue $271,637
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COLLEGE PROGRAMMING:STUDENT U'S COLLEGE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS DURING THEIR COLLEGE YEARS. STAFF SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH IN-PERSON MEETINGS ON CAMPUS, PHONE CHECK-INS, TOPIC-FOCUSED RETREATS, AND CONNECTIONS TO ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES. FAMILIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT DURING THE ADVISING, ENROLLMENT, AND TRANSITION PERIODS THROUGH WORKSHOPS THAT EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE ROAD AHEAD AND WAYS THEY CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.SHARING BEST PRACTICES:WHILE WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT IN DURHAM DIRECTLY, OUR ABILITY TO SHARE WHAT WE'VE LEARNED ALLOWS US TO EXPAND OUR IMPACT IN DURHAM AND BEYOND. THROUGH OUR SHARING BEST PRACTICES INITIATIVES, WE WORK TO ENSURE OUR KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRACTITIONERS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS, WHILE ALSO PREPARING OUR TEACHER ALUMNI TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CONSULTING TO PARTNERS IN THESE KEY AREAS.STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:STUDENT U SUPPORTS STUDENT AND FAMILY-LED ADVOCACY AND CHANGE EFFORTS IN OUR CITY AND BEYOND THROUGH ONGOING ENGAGEMENT AND REGULAR PROGRAMMING. WE DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP PARENTS AND STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES.
Expenses $732,277 · Grants $6,600 · Revenue $182,275
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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Shruti ShahSHRUTI SHAH
BOARD CHAIR (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.08
-
Donnell RiniDONNELL RINI
BOARD CHAIR (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Matthew HicksonMATTHEW HICKSON
BOARD VICE CHAIR (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.08
-
Kristin Miller-ClausonKRISTIN MILLER-CLAUSON
BOARD VICE CHAIR (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Alyzia McAlmonALYZIA MCALMON
BOARD SECRETARY (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.08
-
Jason MundyJASON MUNDY
BOARD SECRETARY (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Leslie PersonLESLIE PERSON
BOARD TREASURER (ENTIRETY OF 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Vernetta AlstonVERNETTA ALSTON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Pablo FriedmannPABLO FRIEDMANN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
D'Atra JacksonD'ATRA JACKSON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Nicole KendallNICOLE KENDALL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Chantal StevensCHANTAL STEVENS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Victoria ChavisVICTORIA CHAVIS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Iwinosa IdahorIWINOSA IDAHOR
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Zack KaplanZACK KAPLAN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Dan KimbergDAN KIMBERG
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Virginia LeeVIRGINIA LEE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Lanita WimberlyLANITA WIMBERLY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Lauren ShorLAUREN SHOR
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
-
Kanecia ZimmermanKANECIA ZIMMERMAN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.17
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Michelle PriceMICHELLE PRICE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $149,858
- From this org
- $149,858
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Elena MainaELENA MAINA
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $100,700
- From this org
- $100,700
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 14 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202543189349309909
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