Civic Intelligence

Ujima Language and Literacy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 30-1005791

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.ujimamo.org
918 E Calhoun StSpringfield, MO 65802

(469) 323-7178

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

5th percentile

-122%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-73%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$41,951

Down $18,891 (-31%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$41,951

Down $18,891 (-31%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$15,514

Down $41,041 (-73%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$34,405

Down $7,260 (-17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$18,891

Down $33,781 (-227%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2021: $28,712Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $28,7122021Assets 2022: $45,952Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $45,9522022Assets 2023: $60,842Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $60,8422023Assets 2024: $41,951Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $41,9512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$41,951
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$41,951
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $56,564Expenses 2021: $50,032Net Income 2021: $6,5322021Revenue 2022: $60,351Expenses 2022: $43,111Net Income 2022: $17,2402022Revenue 2023: $56,555Expenses 2023: $41,665Net Income 2023: $14,8902023Revenue 2024: $15,514Expenses 2024: $34,405Net Income 2024: -$18,8912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$15,514
Expenses$34,405
Net Income-$18,891
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$15,514
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To Connect Empower and Advocate

To Connect, Empower, and Advocate

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To connect, empower, and advocate for children and families-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Shurita Thomas-TateVice Chairman-$0--
Courtney CookChairman Of The Board-$0--
Michelle GavelBoard Member-$0--
Mark DixonTreasurer-$0--
Keisha McMillenBoard Member-$0--
Charla HamptonSecretary-$0--
Anitera JacksonBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ujima Language and Literacy
EIN
30-1005791
In Care Of
% Courtney Cook
Phone
4693237178
Address
918 E Calhoun St, Springfield, MO 65802

Signing Officer

Name
Courtney Cook
Title
Chairman
Phone
4172994264
Signed
2025-03-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
a2 Accounting and Tax
Address
211 S Market Ave Suite 102, Springfield, MO 65806
Preparer
Chris
Phone
4174961176
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountAdvertising and Marketing 65Program Supplies 7,576Office Expenses 2,195Accounting 1,025Program Coordination 1,595Meals 498Insurance 1,037Kids Unite 1,932Phone 292Program Fees 3,434Subcontractor 920Occupancy 1,700Auto 36”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$41,951
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$41,951
Revenue
$15,514
Expenses
$34,405
Net income
-$18,891
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$42.0$0.00$42.0$15.5$34.4$18.9
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$60.8$0.00$60.8$56.6$41.7$14.9
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$46.0$0.00$46.0$60.4$43.1$17.2
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.7$0.00$28.7$56.6$50.0$6.53