Civic Intelligence

Community Health and Empowerment Through Education and Research Inc

EIN 27-3662468 • 501(c)3 • Silver Spring, MD

Profile

CHEER's mission is to give Long Branch and Takoma Park residents the knowledge and ability to create healthy thriving communities by facilitating collective actions to achieve community defined goals and promoting health and well being, especially in under served and poorly represented neighborhoods. CHEER takes a holistic approach to addressing the most important social determinants of health, such as access to healthy food and medical care, youth development, community activities and housing and community development.

8545 Piney Branch Road Suite HSilver Spring, MD 20901

www.communitycheer.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

62nd percentile

9.1%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$15,120

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

68th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$385,305

Up $111,897 (+41%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$14,381

Down $11,973 (-45%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$370,924

Up $123,870 (+50%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$631,771

Up $146,480 (+30%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$499,691

Up $45,233 (+10.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$132,080

Up $101,247 (+328%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2015: $67,418Liabilities 2015: $2,214Net Assets 2015: $65,2042015Assets 2016: $82,479Liabilities 2016: $2,214Net Assets 2016: $80,2652016Assets 2017: $92,398Liabilities 2017: $2,214Net Assets 2017: $90,1842017Assets 2018: $81,045Liabilities 2018: $111Net Assets 2018: $80,9342018Assets 2021: $204,150Liabilities 2021: $23,184Net Assets 2021: $180,9662021Assets 2022: $224,858Liabilities 2022: $19,870Net Assets 2022: $204,9882022Assets 2023: $273,408Liabilities 2023: $26,354Net Assets 2023: $247,0542023Assets 2024: $385,305Liabilities 2024: $14,381Net Assets 2024: $370,9242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$385,305
Liabilities$14,381
Net Assets$370,924
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $122,162Expenses 2015: $126,692Net Income 2015: -$4,5302015Revenue 2016: $181,953Expenses 2016: $169,984Net Income 2016: $11,9692016Revenue 2017: $193,961Expenses 2017: $183,942Net Income 2017: $10,0192017Revenue 2018: $264,075Expenses 2018: $241,797Net Income 2018: $22,2782018Revenue 2021: $334,487Expenses 2021: $308,204Net Income 2021: $26,2832021Revenue 2022: $447,804Expenses 2022: $407,014Net Income 2022: $40,7902022Revenue 2023: $485,291Expenses 2023: $454,458Net Income 2023: $30,8332023Revenue 2024: $631,771Expenses 2024: $499,691Net Income 2024: $132,0802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$631,771
Expenses$499,691
Net Income$132,080
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$385,305
Liabilities
$14,381
Net assets
$370,924
Revenue
$631,771
Expenses
$499,691
Net income
$132,080
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.85$0.14$3.71$6.32$5.00$1.32
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.26$2.47$4.85$4.54$0.31
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.20$2.05$4.48$4.07$0.41
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.23$1.81$3.34$3.08$0.26
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.00$0.81$2.64$2.42$0.22
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$0.02$0.90$1.94$1.84$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.02$0.80$1.82$1.70$0.12
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.02$0.65$1.22$1.27$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$631,771
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public charity promoting education and civic activity

CHEER's mission is to give Long Branch and Takoma Park residents the knowledge and ability to create healthy thriving communities by facilitating collective actions to achieve community defined goals and promoting health and well being, especially in under served and poorly represented neighborhoods. CHEER takes a holistic approach to addressing the most important social determinants of health, such as access to healthy food and medical care, youth development, community activities and housing and community development.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$142,273$295,347▲ $153,074
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$216,222$238,843▲ $22,621
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$30,832$132,081▲ $101,249
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$131,135$89,958▼ $41,177
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$273,408$385,305▲ $111,897
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,354$14,381▼ $11,973
Total Liabilities$26,354$14,381▼ $11,973
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$247,054$370,924▲ $123,870
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$273,408$385,305▲ $111,897
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kent SovineExecutive DirectorFT$10,000$10,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary JacksteitBoard President
Howard KohnBoard Member
Javier RivasBoard Member
Kathy PorterBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$608,364
Program Service Revenue
$23,407
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$64,109
Change in Net Assets
$132,080
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$265,452
Other Expenses$234,239
Total Fundraising Expense$240
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$144,311$35,375$220$179,906
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,741$9,265-$57,006
Fees for Services Other$47,214--$47,214
Occupancy$3,533$22,090-$25,623
Payroll Taxes$15,569$3,448$20$19,037
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,967-$12,967
All Other Expenses$5,774$4,825-$10,599
Other Employee Benefits-$9,503-$9,503
Other Expenses$8,897$0$0$8,897
Office Expenses$2,169$4,589-$6,758
Insurance-$3,794-$3,794
Fees for Services Management-$3,730-$3,730
Information Technology$365$1,385-$1,750
Travel$901--$901
Advertising-$400-$400
Conferences and Meetings$60--$60
Total Functional Expenses$384,415$115,036$240$499,691
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Due to major transitions among the officers and directors. New financial operating procedures are being established by a workgroup of the board of directors and the Executive Directors to ensure that financial statements, including the form 990 are reviewed in a timely manner and before filing of the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available upon request. They are stored electronically. Articles of incorporation are also available on the State's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Community Health and Empowerment Through Education and Research Inc
EIN
27-3662468
Phone
3015893633
Address
8545 Piney Branch Road Suite H, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Doing Business As
Cheer

Signing Officer

Name
Kenton Sovine
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3015893633
Signed
2025-05-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kent Sovine
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
12
Volunteers
50
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0The Empowerment and Leadership Development (ELD) program empowers community groups in underserved and underrepresented neighborhoods by supporting their efforts to organize local events, engage in civic life, and influence public decision-making. In Fiscal Year 2024, ELD continued to support community advocacy on key issues like public safety, pedestrian safety, parking, and neighborhood improvements. The program helped prepare adults and youth residents on advocacy in education after the loss of the Title I Program designation at one of our elementary community schools, which impacted key resources for the most vulnerable children. From the previous work, a diverse Long Branch residents set shared goals and took action on housing and community development, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Purple Line light rail project. We led a community walk that facilitated community voice to decision makers (over 100 attended) to address safety and effects of the new line. In a meeting convened by community leaders, we helped facilitate working with legislators to make changes to laws or policies that could protect renters from retaliation and eviction without having a reasonable cause. Additionally, ELD continued mobilizing an average of 12 youth community volunteers each month to help distribute food at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School. Over the course of the year, these efforts delivered more than 146,000 pounds of food to 716 households. The food distributions also served as a valuable platform for community engagement, allowing for the exchange of information about resident needs, programs, and local resources. In FY 2024, CHEER continued to foster leadership through community-based gardening by providing about a dozen people who have no access to land to garden on space donated by other community members.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Camp Piney Branch is a free summer camp for Long Branch kids ranging in ages from 1st-7th grade where all students are served free breakfast and lunch daily through MCPS's free and reduced meals program due to the area's high poverty rate . In FY 2024, 40 youth participated in the camp over a two week period. The camp provided a safe environment for students to explore arts and crafts, financial literacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and their neighborhood while developing strong social emotional skills. Students engaged in interactive activities and discussions promoting physical fitness and positive engagement. Arts and crafts activities included sand painting, designing reusable water bottles, slime making, self portraits, and creating clay figures. Financial Literacy lessons included budgeting and spending using monopoly money. Social emotional learning was incorporated into discussions and team building activities which included creating self awareness posters and journaling, while physical activities included swimming (twice per week), games, and sports. Students also participated in a workshop with the Montgomery Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), where they were able to practice various forms of recycling and receive a DEP reusable water bottle made from all recycled materials, a tote bag, and lunch box.The camp also included field trips to the Crossroads Farmers Market where students received tokens to purchase healthy produce for their families and the Long Branch Library, where students designed book marks and learned about library resources, including how to borrow books, use computers, and obtain a library card. Camp Piney also provided leadership opportunities for three Long Branch Youth who received stipends to serve as youth counselors during the camp, assisting teachers and staff with all camp activities.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1CHEER acts as the fiscal agent for 2 unincorporated groups that organize community events and activities consistent with the goals of the community. These include Power in the Park ( a community event for the New Hampshire Estates neighborhood), and the Maple Tree Group ( a group of community leaders serving the Maple Avenue neighborhood in Takoma Park).
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Due to major transitions among the officers and directors. New financial operating procedures are being established by a workgroup of the board of directors and the Executive Directors to ensure that financial statements, including the form 990 are reviewed in a timely manner and before filing of the 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Governing documents are made available upon request. They are stored electronically. Articles of incorporation are also available on the State's website.
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