STUDENT U

EIN: 273460491 501(c)(3) Education

DURHAM, NC

Total Revenue
$2,728,376
Total Expenses
$3,699,233
Total Assets
$8,770,935
Net Assets
$8,014,255
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
ELENA MAINA
Phone
7046196345
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

STUDENT U, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THEIR FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE THE CITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,023,344

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 150 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A 5-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY AND DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE...

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 150 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A 5-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY AND DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE AND GLOBAL CONNECT, AS WELL AS ELECTIVE CLASSES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE HOMEWORK, RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, AND ATTEND ELECTIVE CLASSES. FAMILIES ARE ENGAGED THROUGH MONTHLY PHONE CALLS, FAMILY CONFERENCES EACH SEMESTER, FAMILY WORKSHOPS, AND LARGER COMMUNITY DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $784,146

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 200 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A 5-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY, A TWICE-A-WEEK TUTORING PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL...

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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES 200 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A 5-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY, A TWICE-A-WEEK TUTORING PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, AN IN-SCHOOL ADVOCATE, AND AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR RISING 11TH AND 12TH GRADERS. STUDENTS ATTEND MONTHLY CLUSTER MEETINGS WITH OTHER STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THEIR SCHOOL, U-PREP SATURDAYS FOR INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES REGARDING SUCCEEDING IN HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARING FOR COLLEGE, AND COLLEGE-BOUND ACTIVITIES AND ADVISING IN 11TH AND 12TH GRADE.

Program 3
Expenses: $361,278 Revenue: $177,927

W.G. PEARSON CENTER PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM: IN 2017 THE W.G. PEARSON CENTER WAS ACQUIRED AND RENOVATED BY AN AFFILIATE OF THE SELF-HELP VENTURES FUND. STUDENT U BECAME THE MASTER TENANT OF THE SPACE IN...

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W.G. PEARSON CENTER PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM: IN 2017 THE W.G. PEARSON CENTER WAS ACQUIRED AND RENOVATED BY AN AFFILIATE OF THE SELF-HELP VENTURES FUND. STUDENT U BECAME THE MASTER TENANT OF THE SPACE IN 2018 AND HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO KEEPING THE CENTER A YOUTH-CENTERED SPACE THAT HOUSES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THE LIVES AND OUTCOMES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR SURROUNDING HISTORIC HAYTI COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THESE COMMITMENTS, STUDENT U SUBLEASES PORTIONS OF THE CENTER AND ITS GROUNDS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ALIGNED WITH THESE GOALS. STUDENT U HAS FURTHER PLANS TO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO UTILIZE THE KITCHEN SPACE TO SUPPORT MINORITY OWNED FOOD BUSINESSES WHO ACTIVELY WORK TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN 2024.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,504,456
Program Service Revenue $177,927
Investment Income $45,993
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,728,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,557,232
Fundraising Expenses $395,657
Program Expenses $2,818,506
Other Expenses $1,142,001
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,699,233

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,728,376 $3,089,901 -0.1%
Expenses $3,699,233 $3,137,760 +0.2%
Net Income $-970,857 $-47,859 +19.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
160
Volunteers
115

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$290,697
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE PRICE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$160,000 $11,245 $171,245
AMY SALO OUTGOING COO 40.00
Officer
$78,158 $10,291 $88,449
ROBIN SMITH INCOMING COO 40.00
Officer
$29,055 $1,948 $31,003
VERNETTA ALSTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BAUM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA CHAVIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN CLAUSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIS DE LA CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PABLO FRIEDMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW HICKSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IWINOSA IDAHOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
D'ATRA JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARENCE LANEY JR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACK KAPLAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE KENDALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL KIMBERG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA LEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYZIA MCALMON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY MCCOY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM MIGLARESE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MUNDY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE PERSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNELL RINI-SWEYERS VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHRUTI SHAH BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN SHOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANTAL STEVENS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANITA WIMBERLY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KANECIA ZIMMERMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,728,376 $3,699,233 $8,770,935 $-970,857
2022 $3,089,901 $3,137,760 $9,923,962 $-47,859
2021 $4,911,286 $2,944,783 $9,122,297 $1,966,503
2020 $2,640,817 $2,324,873 $7,422,082 $315,944
2019 $2,022,093 $2,885,937 $6,140,082 $-863,844
2018 $5,484,675 $2,535,457 $6,886,714 $2,949,218
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