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Little Stems Educational Services Inc

EIN 33-2072227 • 501(c)3 • Saint Peters, MO

Profile

To provide childcare which will fulfill a childs social, psychological, cognitive, physical, and educational needs. The children will learn in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. All services are available to the general public.

142 Oak DrSaint Peters, MO 63376

littlestems.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-8.9%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1352%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

$3,337

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$3,337

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$303,623

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$300,286

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$3,337

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0K$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2024: $3,337Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $3,3372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,337
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$3,337

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2024: $303,623Expenses 2024: $300,286Net Income 2024: $3,3372024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$303,623
Expenses$300,286
Net Income$3,337

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$303,623
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide childcare which will fulfill a childs social, psychological, cognitive, physical, and educational needs. The children will learn in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. All services are available to the general public.

Provide childcare and teaching children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$3,337-
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds-$3,337-
Total Assets$0$3,337▲ $3,337
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$3,337▲ $3,337
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$3,337▲ $3,337
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Latoya BlairPresidentFT$13,388$13,388

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kenneth BlairSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$215,207
Program Service Revenue
$88,416
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$215,207
Change in Net Assets
$3,337
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$173,349
Other Expenses$126,937
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$166,245--$166,245
Other Expenses$63,946--$63,946
Occupancy$34,065--$34,065
Office Expenses$7,222$1,170-$8,392
Payroll Taxes$7,104--$7,104
Insurance$2,226--$2,226
Conferences and Meetings-$427-$427
Information Technology$130--$130
Travel$6--$6
Total Functional Expenses$298,689$1,597$0$300,286
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
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section 19, Line C

Documents can be obtained via direct request from the organization.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Little Stems Educational Services Inc
EIN
33-2072227
In Care Of
% LATOYA BLAIR
Address
142 OAK DR, Saint Peters, MO 63376

Signing Officer

Name
Latoya Blair
Title
President
Phone
3143688827
Signed
2025-04-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Latoya Blair
Formed
2024
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Clay Financial Services LLC
Address
10A Richmond Center Ct, Saint Peters, MO 63376
Preparer
Veda Clay
Phone
6363877600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IV, Section 11, Line B

Board reviews and approves form 990 prior to filing.

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