Civic Intelligence

Melanin Children Matter Inc

EIN 86-2411816 • 501(c)3 • Owensboro, KY

Profile

The organization was formed to service children, heal families, and educate society, while enhancing awareness of childhood rare diseases and resources for children with autism. The goal is to research with the purpose to find a cure and/or treatment. The organization will also provide resources and small grants to families of children w/autism

3921 Hawthorne DriveOwensboro, KY 42303

https//www.melaninchildrenmatter.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

4th percentile

-670%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$30,854

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 182.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-51%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-93%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$109,211

Down $113,081 (-51%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$109,211

Down $113,081 (-51%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$16,888

Down $233,112 (-93%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$129,969

Up $102,261 (+369%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$113,081

Down $335,373 (-151%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $222,292Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $222,2922023Assets 2024: $109,211Net Assets 2024: $109,2112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$109,211
Liabilities-
Net Assets$109,211
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KRevenue 2023: $250,000Expenses 2023: $27,708Net Income 2023: $222,2922023Revenue 2024: $16,888Expenses 2024: $129,969Net Income 2024: -$113,0812024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$16,888
Expenses$129,969
Net Income-$113,081
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$109,211
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$109,211
Revenue
$16,888
Expenses
$129,969
Net income
-$113,081
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$1.09$0.17$1.30$1.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.00$2.22$2.50$0.28$2.22
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$16,888
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advocacy for children and familys with rare disease

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Participation in conferences, community events, and award recognitions that strengthen partnerhsips, expand awareness and promote advocacy for children of color impacted by rare diseases and autism-$61,163
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LAKEIA NARDPresidentFT$30,854-$30,854
ARMANI YOUNGBoard Member-$0--
MAURICE HOODBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Melanin Children Matter Inc
EIN
86-2411816
In Care Of
% LAKEIA NARD
Address
3921 HAWTHORNE DRIVE, OWENSBORO, KY 42303

Signing Officer

Name
Lakeia Nard
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Brenda G Clayton CPA
Address
119 E 2nd Street Ste B, Owensboro, KY 42303
Preparer
Brenda G Clayton
Phone
2709251159
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 6,401”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Meals and entertainment 441”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Fundraising 13,876”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 5,683”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Depreciation 134”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Awareness Marketing Campaign 35,116”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Bank Charge 46”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Repair Maintenance 340”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Program Expense 954”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Miscellaneous 101”

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 1

“Melanin Children Matter Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves children and families impacted by rare diseases and autism, with a focus on children of color. Our programs include advocacy, awareness campaigns, family support services, education initiatives, and partnerships that advance research in rare pediatric conditions such as SPTLC2-related ALS.”

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