Civic Intelligence

Chara Inc

EIN 87-4494575 • 501(c)3 • Stamford, CT

Profile

CHARA is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations around racial justice and improving the college experience for students of color.

275 Eden RdStamford, CT 06907-1009

chara1843.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

76th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

77th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$14,855

Up $2,601 (+21%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$14,855

Up $2,601 (+21%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin76th percentile

Revenue

Down

$11,719

Down $1,723 (-13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$9,118

Up $7,930 (+668%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,601

Down $9,653 (-79%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $12,254Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $12,2542023Assets 2024: $14,855Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $14,8552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,855
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$14,855
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Revenue 2023: $13,442Expenses 2023: $1,188Net Income 2023: $12,2542023Revenue 2024: $11,719Expenses 2024: $9,118Net Income 2024: $2,6012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$11,719
Expenses$9,118
Net Income$2,601
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$14,855
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$14,855
Revenue
$11,719
Expenses
$9,118
Net income
$2,601
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$0.00$14.9$11.7$9.12$2.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.3$0.00$12.3$13.4$1.19$12.3
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$11,719
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

CHARA is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations around racial justice and improving the college experience for students of color.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Ambassador Program - Each year there are two student ambassadors who help promote the efforts of the organization. There is a mentor program running for current students.$920$4,500
On Campus Programs$375$720
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Fred Givens IIIVice President-$0--
Kerri RiccardoPresident-$0--
Kristin TrostTreasurer-$0--
Margaret HermesSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
CHARA Inc
EIN
87-4494575
Phone
2036447101
Address
275 Eden Rd, Stamford, CT 06907-1009

Signing Officer

Name
Kerri Riccardo
Title
President
Phone
2036447101
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Melissa A O'Brien LLC
Address
262 Old Kings Highway So, Darien, CT 06820
Preparer
Melissa A O'Brien EA
Phone
2032499745
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Description: Dues & Subscriptions. Amount: 520. Description: Business License & Fees. Amount: 100. Description: Internship Stipends. Amount: 4,500. Description: Student Day Expense. Amount: 720. Description: Promotional Expenses. Amount: 1,100. Description: Website Maintenance. Amount: 1,289. Description: Merchant Fees. Amount: 62. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 8,291.”

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