Totals
- Total revenue
- $3,867,896
- Total expenses
- $3,645,198
- Contributions and grants received
- $673,048
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $3,179,942
- Investment income
- $9,788
- Other revenue
- $5,118
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,060,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $887,476
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $1,172,543
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,935,757
- Management and general expenses
- $594,782
- Fundraising expenses
- $114,659
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,935,757
Program services were 80.5% 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)
$274,064
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$398,984
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$20,000
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2a · Program service revenue: SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
total $3,179,942 · related or exempt $3,179,942
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3 · Investment income
total $9,788 · excluded $9,788
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11d · All other revenue
total $5,118 · excluded $5,118
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11e · Other revenue, total
$5,118
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $181,081 · management and general $181,081
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,648,292 · program services $1,521,210 · management and general $77,107 · fundraising $49,975
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $15,520 · program services $13,220 · management and general $1,971 · fundraising $329
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $102,076 · program services $71,244 · management and general $30,784 · fundraising $48
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $163,528 · program services $140,273 · management and general $19,201 · fundraising $4,054
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11b · Fees: legal
total $47,067 · management and general $47,067
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $98,124 · management and general $98,124
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $50,000 · fundraising $50,000
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11g · Fees: other
total $24,923 · program services $11,529 · management and general $9,831 · fundraising $3,563
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $23,603 · program services $1,460 · management and general $22,143
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13 · Office expenses
total $222,459 · program services $186,069 · management and general $36,390
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14 · Information technology
total $24,585 · program services $8,353 · management and general $9,542 · fundraising $6,690
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16 · Occupancy
total $166,308 · program services $143,789 · management and general $22,519
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17 · Travel
total $84,205 · program services $62,906 · management and general $21,299
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $6,509 · program services $6,509
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20 · Interest
total $77,825 · program services $77,825
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23 · Insurance
total $17,723 · management and general $17,723
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24a · Other expenses: FOOD PURCHASES
total $372,748 · program services $372,748
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24b · Other expenses: CIP IMPAIRMENT LOSS
total $199,738 · program services $199,738
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24c · Other expenses: EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
total $118,884 · program services $118,884
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $274,756 · end of year $77,838
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $150,605 · end of year $262,544
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $324,421 · end of year $50,000
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $1,295,730 · end of year $1,529,240
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $22,450 · end of year $22,685
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$217,520
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$217,520
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $168,404 · end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $148,846 · end of year $117,712
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $66,187 · end of year $28,946
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $1,219,494 · end of year $738,538
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $149,686 · end of year $119,992
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $924,845 · end of year $1,097,543
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $25,000 · end of year $75,000
Mission and programs · 2025
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHILE ACTIVELY ENGAGING AND CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO ENJOY LEARNING. WE WORK TO SUPPORT URBAN CORE NEIGHBORHOODS BY OFFERING AND DEVELOPING QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Activities or mission (Part I)
PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE KC URBAN AREA.
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SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMUPPER ROOM KC'S SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ALIGN WITH MISSOURI LEARNING STANDARDS, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EIGHT-WEEK EXPERIENCE WITH 11 HOURS OF DAILY PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 1,500 KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS ACROSS 13 SITES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CHURCHES. CERTIFIED TEACHERS DELIVERED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION DESIGNED TO REINFORCE AND PREVIEW CORE SUBJECTS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR, WHILE ENRICHMENT OFFERINGS IN ART, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROMOTED WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN FIELD TRIPS AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT EXPANDED CLASSROOM LESSONS INTO REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SUPPORTED BY STATE FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, ALL PROGRAMS REMAINED FREE, SUBSIDIZED, OR LOW COST, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY AREA.
Expenses $2,247,081 · Revenue $2,802,901
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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMUPPER ROOM KC'S AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDED INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND DAILY MEALS FOR MORE THAN 250 STUDENTS ACROSS FIVE PROGRAM SITES. CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND TUTORS OFFERED 1-ON-1 HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, LITERACY AND MATH ENRICHMENT, AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES ALIGNED WITH STUDENTS' SCHOOL CURRICULA. IN 2025, UPPER ROOM STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL, ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS (AFIA), AND ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE (OAK & CHERRY CAMPUSES), WHILE EXPANDING COLLABORATIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS TO BETTER MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PRIORITIZE ACADEMIC CONTINUITY, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FAMILY SUPPORT, PARTICULARLY FOR WORKING PARENTS SEEKING STRUCTURED, SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. ALL PROGRAMMING AT UPPER ROOM KC IS STATE LICENSED FOR ALL AFTER-SCHOOL SITES, UNDERSCORING ITS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE.
Expenses $585,948 · Revenue $377,041
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EARLY LEARNING CENTERUPPER ROOM KC'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER (ELC) REMAINED TEMPORARILY CLOSED DURING 2025 AS THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO SEEK A SUITABLE FACILITY FOR RELOCATION. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EVALUATE COST-EFFECTIVE OPTIONS TO REOPEN A MODERNIZED, ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER IN THE FUTURE.
Expenses $102,728
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IN ADDITION TO ITS CORE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, UPPER ROOM KC CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, LITERACY INITIATIVES, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. IN 2025, UPPER ROOM PARTICIPATED IN, COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIRS AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS. THESE INITIATIVES PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INFORMATION, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, REACHING AN ESTIMATED 1,500 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND SUSTAIN ITS MISSION OF EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.
As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Lynne BeaverLYNNE BEAVER
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kenneth HagerKENNETH HAGER
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Paul TancrediPAUL TANCREDI
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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James EcholsJAMES ECHOLS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kevin FitzpatrickKEVIN FITZPATRICK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Anthony SpringfieldANTHONY SPRINGFIELD
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kirk PeruccaKIRK PERUCCA
DIRECTOR (TERM END 03/2025)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Tonia GilbertTONIA GILBERT
CEO
- Total calculated
- $181,081
- From this org
- $172,468
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $8,613
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $172,468
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $4,681
- Nontaxable benefits
- $3,932
- Filer's total
- $181,081
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
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 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
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
- 2025
- Filed
- 21 September 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.2
- Source object
- 202612649349300141
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