UNLEASHING POTENTIAL

EIN: 430654857 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$4,377,194
Total Expenses
$4,741,374
Total Assets
$2,421,201
Net Assets
$1,847,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1913
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
DARLENE SOWELL
Phone
3143831733
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL, founded in 1913, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF UNLEASHING POTENTIAL IS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY BUILDING ON THEIR STRENGTHS. WE CREATE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DEVELOPMENT, AND ENRICHMENT CAMPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,561,455 Revenue: $162,449

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES:UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES PROVIDES BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR...

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SCHOOL AGE SERVICES:UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS, UP SCHOOL AGE SERVICES PROVIDES BEFORE-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE-AGED STUDENTS IN UNDER RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITIES (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART EXPRESSION, AND MATH), INCLUDING GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS. CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE, A RESEARCH-BASED BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION CURRICULUM, IS USED TO DEVELOP SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LIFE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 9 SITES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY- 454 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS -86% MANAGED, IDENTIFIED AND APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS. SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS - UP ENRICHMENT CAMPS OFFER FUN AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH TO JOYFUL SUMMER LEARNING FOR YOUTH K-8 GRADES. STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AT PARTNER SITES IN ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY, THE 8-WEEK CAMPS GIVE CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 15 YEARS OLD OPPORTUNITIES FOR DAY CAMP FILLED WITH CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING LESSONS, FITNESS, STUDIO AND PERFORMING ARTS, S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES, GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE CONCEPTS, FIELD TRIPS AND SPORTS, ALL WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF PROMOTING HEALTHY SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL GROWTH. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 5 SITES- 198 CHILDREN SERVED-100% OF CHILDREN GAINED OR MAINTAINED INDEPENDENT LIVING /ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS-86% OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED, MANAGED, AND APPROPRIATELY EXPRESSED EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS. 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,122,373 Revenue: $352,341

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE LICENSED AND ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER AT CAROLINE MISSION PROVIDES CHILDREN, AGED 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE...

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: THE LICENSED AND ACCREDITED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER AT CAROLINE MISSION PROVIDES CHILDREN, AGED 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE. THE SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON A SLIDING SCALE AND STATE CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS TWO GENERATIONAL APPROACH INCLUDES SIGNIFICANT PARENT ENGAGEMENT INTERACTIONS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. 2023 OUTCOMES: - 64 CHILDREN SERVED- 100% OF CHILDREN WERE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. - 82% OF CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,874,957
Program Service Revenue $513,981
Investment Income $18,276
Other Revenue $-30,020
TOTAL REVENUE $4,377,194

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,290,296
Fundraising Expenses $417,052
Program Expenses $3,683,828
Other Expenses $1,451,078
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,741,374

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,377,194 $3,400,669 +0.3%
Expenses $4,741,374 $3,633,200 +0.3%
Net Income $-364,180 $-232,531 +0.6%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
132
Volunteers
109

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
5
$200,442
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS STRINGER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GREEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE DIPPEL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW WALSHAW SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV TOM BAYNHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE BESNIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN CAPLAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE GORE JD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LENIHAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JULIAN MAGEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DEON MCKENZIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAI ONEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINALD WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLENE SOWELL PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$173,983 $26,459 $200,442
VERLETTA COLE VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$141,007 $11,895 $152,902
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 $4,377,194 $4,741,374 $2,421,201 $-364,180
2022 $3,400,669 $3,633,200 $2,729,834 $-232,531
2021 $3,972,769 $3,310,431 $2,727,424 $662,338
2020 $3,266,204 $2,951,401 $1,956,396 $314,803
2019 $3,584,517 $3,908,360 $1,320,511 $-323,843
2018 $4,102,088 $4,030,674 $1,640,240 $71,414
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