Civic Intelligence

Chara Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-4494575

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Apr 02, 2024

Organization Profilechara1843.com
275 Eden RdStamford, CT 06907-1009

(203) 644-7101

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

97th percentile

91%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

$12,254

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Net Assets

$12,254

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Liabilities

$0

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

$13,442

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Expenses

$1,188

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Net Income

$12,254

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

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

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2023

Assets$12,254
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,254
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

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2023

Revenue$13,442
Expenses$1,188
Net Income$12,254
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Apr 2, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$13,442
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.$6,022$1,000
Speaker Program - The organization had learning meetups with a variety of speakers.$1,000$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kerri RiccardoTreasurer-$0--
Maria AmendoliaPresident-$0--
Fred Givens IIIVice President-$0--
Amy Fisher QuinnSecretary-$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
Maria Amendolia
Title
President
Phone
2036447101
Signed
2024-04-02
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: Bank Charges. Amount: 3.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,254
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12,254
Revenue
$13,442
Expenses
$1,188
Net income
$12,254
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