Urban Scholastic Center
- Assets
- $914.8k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Kansas City, KS
- Founding
- 05/2005
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 56-2484548
Organization Overview
Urban Scholastic Center is located in Kansas City, KS. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Urban Scholastic Center employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Scholastic Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Urban Scholastic Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $768.3k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD LEADERS FROM HERE FOR HERE THROUGH JESUS AND EDUCATION. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES BY BRINGING JESUS AND EDUCATION TOGETHER TO BUILD LEADERS. THE URBAN SCHOLASTIC CENTER (USC) WAS FOUNDED TO HELP CLOSE OPPORTUNITY GAPS FOR STUDENTS IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KS THROUGH EXTENDED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES LACED WITH A STRONG FAITH FOUNDATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LITERACY PROGRAM: ONE OF THE LARGEST PROGRAMS OF THE USC IS OUR LITERACY PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE BOOK DEFICIT AND LITERACY GAPS PRESENT IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THERE ARE SIX (6) STUDENTS FOR EVERY ONE BOOK TITLE IN KCK, WYANDOTTE COUNTY. AS OPPOSED TO SIX (6) BOOK TITLES PER STUDENT IN MORE AFFLUENT DISTRICTS. THE USC WAS ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS GAP BY GIVING AWAY OVER 4,000 BOOKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY. THIS PROCESS IS NORMALLY DONE THROUGH THE SCHOOLS, BUT WITH THE SCHOOLS CLOSED THE USC MADE INDIVIDUAL BOOK DELIVERIES TO HOMES MONTHLY. WE ALSO OFFERED SEVERAL LITERACY CHALLENGES THAT RESULTED IN STUDENTS ENGAGING IN A COMBINED 10,000 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF LITERACY/READING/LITERACY EDUCATION DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.
LIFE ENRICHMENT- THE USC LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS OUR MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM. GEARED TOWARD THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, OCCUPATIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF OUR STUDENTS, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A NUMBER OF EXPERIENCES, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS. . IN 2020-2021 THE COVID PANDEMIC CAUSED THIS PROGRAM TO SHIFT IN FORMAT FROM AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO A DAILY VIRTUAL LEARNING HUB WHERE STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED ONLINE ACCESS, COMPUTERS, MEALS, MENTORING, AND SUPPORT COMPLETING THEIR SCHOOL WORK. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM THE USC PROVIDED OVER 11,205 MEALS TO STUDENTS AND OVER 21,600 HOURS OF TUTORING. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OVER 400 HOURS OF EXERCISE ACTIVITIES, ATTENDED/ENGAGED IN OVER 200 BIBLE STUDIES, HAD OVER 400 HOURS OF SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND HEARD FROM 15+ DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS.
FREE FOOD STORE- DURING 2020-2021 THE USC HELD A WEEKLY FREE FOOD STORE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE STORE IS STOCKED WITH SHELVES OF SHELF STABLE FOODS ,FRESH PRODUCE, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS OF DAIRY AND MEAT PRODUCTS, AND MORE. UNLIKE A TRADITIONAL FOOD PANTRY WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE TOLD WHAT TO TAKE, OUR CLIENTS COME IN AND SHOP FROM THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATORS CHOOSING WHAT THEY THINK THEIR FAMILY NEEDS. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THEN CARRY THEIR BAGS/BOXES AND HELP LOAD THEM FOR THE CUSTOMERS, OR TRANSPORT THEM HOME IF THEY ARE WITHOUT A VEHICLE. THE STORE SERVED OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS A MONTH DURING 2020-2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Weston C Parham Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $81,581 |
Lynn Johnson Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rick Butterfield Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kristel Haynes Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jude Mcdaniel Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ebonie Davis Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $352,049 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $724,421 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,076,470 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $294 |
| Investment income | $3,327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,581 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $382 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,088,054 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,844 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,948 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,276 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,842 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,284 |
| Fees for services: Other | $113,950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,648 |
| Office expenses | $98,171 |
| Information technology | $10,973 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,448 |
| Travel | $19,948 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,322 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,512 |
| Insurance | $12,288 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $768,342 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,305 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $651,565 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $38,126 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,240 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,800 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,434 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $74,573 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $120,727 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $914,770 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,969 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,969 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $807,842 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,959 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $914,770 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Urban Scholastic Center has recieved totaling $372,959.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $223,199 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING THROUGH THE LIFE ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY, KANSAS. 202104-10359 | $76,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
Kansas Association Of Child Care Resource And Referral Agencies Salina, KS PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY GRANT | $20,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $19,000 |
The Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: GEN'L CHRISTIAN PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $95,284 |
| Earnings | $27,226 |
| Admin Expense | $1,784 |
| Ending Balance | $120,726 |
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