2026-08-19T00:27:28-07:00 2025-09-30 990 2024-10-01 822096738 RAISE A CHILD CAROLINAS RAIS 9842126283 9115 Babbitt Way Charlotte NC 28216 Shaguana Hunt Chief Executive Officer 7046048616 2026-08-17 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Shaguana Hunt 9115 Babbitt Way Charlotte NC 28216 97017 0 X www.raiseachildcarolinas.org X 2018 NC Raise a Chidl Carolinas' mission is to empower youth through hands-on STEAM learning in afterschool and seasonal camps that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and introduce real-world careers they can imagine themselves in. 4 4 7 100 0 0 22229 89907 2815 6696 500 414 0 0 25544 97017 0 0 0 0 4592 60843 0 197 9210 20671 30279 25263 91319 281 5698 31456 7989 35426 5945 -3970 2044 Raise a Child Carolinas' mission is to empower youth through hands-on STEAM learning in afterschool and seasonal camps that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and introduce real-world careers they can imagine themselves in. 0 0 31112 33321 Raise A Child Carolinas' Afterschool Program provides engaging out-of-school learning experiences for youth in grades K-5th that extend learning beyond the traditional classroom. Programming combines STEM, social-emotional learning, health and wellness, career exposure, homework help, and hands-on enrichment to introduce students to new concepts, interests, and possibilities while supporting their overall development. Depending on the program model, participation may be tuition-based or offered at reduced or no cost through charitable support, scholarships, and partner collaboration. Meals and snacks are also provided during eligible programming to help support children throughout the program day. During FY2024-25, approximately 175 student enrollments participated in afterschool programming. Ninety-five percent of participants learned about or experienced concepts and activities that were new to them. Approximately 98% of participants completed their programs, and parent evaluations reflected overwhelmingly excellent ratings for the quality and uniqueness of the program experiences. 22440 23987 Raise A Child Carolinas' Summer Camp provides full-day out-of-school learning experiences for elementary-age youth that combine academic enrichment, STEM, career exploration, recreation, field trip experiences, and hands-on learning. Through immersive themes, real-world experiences, and community collaboration, students remain academically engaged during the summer while exploring new interests, industries, and possibilities beyond the traditional classroom. Depending on the program model, participation may be tuition-based or offered at reduced or no cost through charitable support, scholarships, and partner collaboration. Meals and snacks are provided during eligible programming to support students throughout the camp day. During FY2024-25, 40 students participated in summer learning experiences that strengthened reading and math skills while introducing students to aviation, sustainability, technology, design, career pathways, and other real-world STEAM concepts through hands-on exploration and experiential learning. 0 0 0 53552 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NC X Claudette Banks 8479132677 9115 Babbitt Way Charlotte NC 28216 Shaguana Hunt Chief Executive Officer 40 0 X 23696 0 0 Latif Loveless Board Chair 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Shareena Gray Board Vice Chair 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Claudette Banks Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Ulanda Brister Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 23696 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89907 0 89907 Program Tuition 611600 6696 6696 0 0 0 0 0 0 6696 159 0 0 159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 255 255 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 97017 6696 0 414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23696 14218 7108 2370 0 0 0 0 32566 28056 4510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4581 3586 746 249 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 197 197 0 0 0 0 220 220 0 6974 100 2689 4185 1237 489 624 124 4817 462 3863 492 0 0 0 0 2658 2658 0 2585 1182 1002 401 0 0 0 0 75 75 151 0 151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5641 1456 3621 564 Licenses, Permits & Registration Fees 358 130 204 24 Bank Fees 416 42 166 208 Program Supplies 3241 1925 995 321 Program Meals & Snacks 1906 1906 0 0 91319 53552 28557 9210 30494 7969 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 962 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31456 7989 6164 196 0 29262 0 0 0 0 0 5749 35426 5945 X -3970 2044 0 0 -3970 2044 31456 7989 X 5698 0 0 0 316 0 X 0 0 X 42191 32121 163020 22229 89907 349468 184275 414338 199688 2815 6696 807812 226466 446459 362708 25044 96603 1157280 1157280 0 42 0 500 159 701 0 42 0 500 159 701 0 226466 446501 362708 25544 96762 1157981 0.99939 0.99950 0.00061 0 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 10 Interest Income Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization maintains volunteer committees that support areas such as finance, programs, and community engagement. These committees provide support and recommendations but do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Governing decisions are reserved for the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990 is provided to all members of the Board of Directors prior to filing. Board members are given an opportunity to review the return, ask questions, and provide comments or corrections. Any necessary revisions are addressed before the return is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization requires board members to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest as they arise. Compliance is monitored through ongoing Board oversight, including consideration of potential conflicts during Board discussions and decision-making. When a conflict is disclosed or identified, the Board addresses the matter in accordance with the organization's conflict of interest policy, and the affected member is required to abstain from participating in discussion and voting on the matter, as applicable. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Chief Executive Officers's compensation was reviewed and approved by independent members of the Finance Committee. The committee used salary information for similar nonprofit leadership positions to help determine appropriate pay. The CEO did not take part in the compensation decision, and the committee documented its review and decision in the organization's records. This process was last completed in 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request during the tax year. Form 990, Part XI, Line 8 During FY2024-25, the organization recorded prior-period adjustments totaling $316 to reconcile beginning net assets to the organization's accounting records. The adjustments included corrections to prior-year fund balances and a correction to the opening balance of an SBA loan based on lender records.