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Umba Bright Stars

EIN 82-2789923 • 501(c)3 • Charlotte, NC

Profile

Brights stars purpose is to provide comprehensive, year-round out-of-school time programs that address the educational needs of children in underserved commuinites. Our priority is to suport the schools we serve by augmenting learning so that every child attending Bright Stars will perform at or above grade level in reading and mathematics. This priority supports the need to close the achievement gap that exist in many of the schools we serve in our program. We achieve this priority via three modules in both our after school and summer camp programs.

422 Cannings LaneCharlotte, NC 28262

umbabrightstars.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.5%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$14,342

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

34th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

-2.0%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$3,057

Up $1,934 (+172%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$3,057

Up $1,934 (+172%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$77,815

Down $13,830 (-15%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$75,881

Down $18,831 (-20%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,934

Up $5,001 (+163%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$6.0K$4.0K$2.0K$0Assets 2021: $1,550Net Assets 2021: $1,5502021Assets 2022: $4,190Net Assets 2022: $4,1902022Assets 2023: $1,123Net Assets 2023: $1,1232023Assets 2024: $3,057Net Assets 2024: $3,0572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,057
Liabilities-
Net Assets$3,057

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $52,133Expenses 2021: $83,099Net Income 2021: -$30,9662021Revenue 2022: $81,035Expenses 2022: $78,395Net Income 2022: $2,6402022Revenue 2023: $91,645Expenses 2023: $94,712Net Income 2023: -$3,0672023Revenue 2024: $77,815Expenses 2024: $75,881Net Income 2024: $1,9342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$77,815
Expenses$75,881
Net Income$1,934

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$77,815
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organization funding provided low income student an opportunity to attend the progam.

Brights stars purpose is to provide comprehensive, year-round out-of-school time programs that address the educational needs of children in underserved commuinites. Our priority is to suport the schools we serve by augmenting learning so that every child attending Bright Stars will perform at or above grade level in reading and mathematics. This priority supports the need to close the achievement gap that exist in many

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Academic: In 2024 academic school year our organization provided after school and summer camp programs, where we assessed the unique needs of 53 student participants. We were able to provide appropriate academic support and assistance. The participating scholars primarily attended low-perfoming schools. Our non-profit provided a daily pickup services for our students 5 days per week to bring students to our after school program. The students were greeted by qualified teachers that assisted them with learning resources and materials. The program was also able to provide daily snacks.$3,500$29,423
Extended Enrichment: In 2024 our program connected learning to real life hands on experiences in the areas of Science, TechnologyEngineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) Upon recieving academic enrichment, with the use of ongoing assessments, we found that at the end of the academic year80% of the students that attended the program were at or above grade level in reading$0$29,423
Summer Camp: In 2024 our non-profit provided 8 weeks of summer camp,and based on pre and post-test, 98% of our campers were on grade level or above in reading. Our organization also focused on parent engagement. Parents were given an opportunity to visit their childs classrooms, and engaged in their childs work products and displays.Parent involvement provided evidence of academic and personal growth for their children.$3,500$18,971
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Clothel JarvisClassroom TeacherPT$14,002-$14,002
Joyce BlackLead TeacherPT$13,576-$13,576
Pearline Borders-ThomasExecutive DirectorPT$3,750-$3,750
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
UMBA Bright Stars Inc
EIN
82-2789923
Phone
7045797642
Address
422 Cannings Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262

Signing Officer

Name
Fred Wilson
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7045797642
Signed
2025-08-26

Preparer

Firm
Anita's Accounting Service
Address
301 McCullough Drive Suite 481, Charlotte, NC 28262
Preparer
Anita Merritt-McNeil
Phone
7049092776
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Bank Dividend Income 3.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 8

Business Savings 105.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Student Events 693.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Clothing and Uniform Expense 182.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Bank / Merchant Fee Expenses 1486.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Auto Cleaning, Repair and Maintenance 598.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Auto Fuel 654.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Auto Insurance/ Registration Fees 4789.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Other Business Expenses 3702.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Liablity Insurance/ Workers Compensation Expenses 1394.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Participant Food Expenses 591.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Prior YR Withholding and Unemployment Tax expense 3067.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Office Supplies 1227.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Payroll Processing Fees 1531.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Employer Payroll Taxes 3743.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Professional Development 25.

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