EIN 43-0654857

Unleashing Potential

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
110
Year formed
1913
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Unleashing Potential builds on the strengths of children and youth to close the opportunity gap. Darlene Sowell runs this organization which falls under the category of providing services for children and youth.
Also known as...
The Board for Inner City Missions of the United Church of Christ Metro St Louis; Board for Inner City Missions of the Neighborhood Houses
Total revenues
$3,400,669
2022
Total expenses
$3,633,200
2022
Total assets
$2,729,834
2022
Num. employees
110
2022

Program areas at Unleashing Potential

School age services:up after school - with a strong commitment to personal growth and academic success, up after school provides before-school and after-school services for elementary-aged students in primarily low-income neighborhoods in the greater st. louis area. The program provides homework assistance, character development, cultural awareness, strong arts programming, and uses an evidence-based curriculum for math, literature, physical fitness, and nutrition. Conscious discipline, a research-based behavior management curriculum, is used to empower staff to use everyday conflicts to teach children life skills and encourage pro-social behavior. Continued on schedule o.2022 outcomes: - 9 sites in the city and county- 599 children served- 86% of children identified, managed, and appropriately expressed emotions and behaviors. - 88% expressed a sense of belonging up enrichment camps - up enrichment camps offer fun and enriching activities designed to provide an experiential approach to joyful summer learning. Strategically located at partner sites in st. louis city and county, the 8-week camps give children ages 5 to 12 years old opportunities for traditional camp, and an overnight camp experience. Camp activities include swimming lessons, nutrition, fitness, studio and performing art, stem, field trips, sports, all within the context of promoting healthy social/emotional growth. 2022 outcomes: - 4 sites- 101 children served- 92% of children experienced a sense of belonging. - 98% of children identified, managed, and appropriately expressed emotions and behaviors. In the fall of 2022, the organization enhanced its stem curricula to introduce geospatial intelligence concepts to youth in both of these school age programs. Strengthening resilient families- uses a two generational approach supporting families in early childhood education and out of school time programs. The program works directly with family members to provide basic needs, referrals and support. 2022 outcomes- clients served: 345 - 100% of clients increased their knowledge of resources in the community for their use
Early childhood education: the licensed and accredited early childhood education center at caroline mission provides children, ages 6 weeks to five years, from low-income families with high-quality early childhood education and care. The services are offered on a sliding scale and includes an individualized development plan for each child in addition to a strong focus on parent engagement. The teaching strategies gold assessment system is utilized to design activities and track each child's individual progress. Ultimately, the goal of caroline mission is to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Continued on schedule o.2022 outcomes: - 47 children served- 100% of children were ready for kindergarten. - 92% of children met or exceeded age-appropriate developmental milestones.

Who funds Unleashing Potential

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Greater St. LouisAll - Foster Learning$454,648
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)After School Education Programs$344,269
St Louis Community FoundationContribution To Annual Fundraiser Art & Soul in Recognition of Karen Branding, Elisa Wang, Lynn Tiede, Tom Stringer and Others at First Congregation Church for Their Years of Support$55,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Unleashing Potential

NameTitleCompensation
Darlene SowellPresident and Chief Executive Officer$142,450
Verletta ColeVice President , Philanthropy$107,590
Denise CarterDirector of Early Childhood Education
Gloria HamptonDirector of School Age Services
Thomas StringerChair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Unleashing Potential

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,170,861
Program services$255,840
Investment income and dividends$6,105
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-34,559
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,422
Total revenues$3,400,669

Form 990s for Unleashing Potential

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from St Louis Community Foundation
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1000 N Vandeventer
Saint Louis, MO 63113
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
County
St. Louis city, MO
Website URL
upstl.org/ 
Phone
(314) 383-1733
IRS details
EIN
43-0654857
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1913
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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