2026-04-13T10:39:24-06:00 2025-12-31 431892095 Davis Associates CPAs 4119 N Hwy 67 Florissant MO 63034 990 2025-01-01 842427590 Show Me The World Project % Sylvester Chisom SHOW 3143238788 401 Pine Street STE 29 Saint Louis MO 63102 SYLVESTER CHISOM Treasurer 3143238788 2026-02-26 true DARLENE M DAVIS CPA P00644326 3146530008 2026-04-13 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sylvester Chisom 401 Pine Street Ste 29 Saint Louis MO 63102 670686 false X www.showmetheworldproject.org X 2019 MO Show Me The World Project provides transformative educational experiences for students from under resourced communities through entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and global learning opportunities. 4 4 0 20 0 0 425575 504009 79250 163706 2971 0 504825 670686 1723 0 248164 0 0 74996 287682 74996 537569 429829 133117 72183 203046 72183 -2298 205344 Show Me The World Project provides transformative educational experiences for students from under resourced communities through entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and global learning opportunities. false false 433578 667714 Program 1: Entrepreneurship & Workforce Readiness In 2025, Show Me The World Project expanded from 5 to 9 school partnerships and served 106 students across St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. Students participated in a real-world enterprise model focused on product development, coffee retail, marketing, and logistics. Through applied learning experiences, students developed professional communication skills, financial literacy, sales experience, inventory management competencies, and leadership capacity. The organization implemented its Workforce Readiness Credential Powered by Show Me The World Project, endorsed by the Regional Business Council and STL.works. The credential is performance-based and aligned with regional employer expectations. Total students served: 106 Total school partnerships: 9 Program 2: Global Education & International Learning In 2025, students participated in structured international educational experiences, including travel to Belize, the organizations fifth country served. Programming included cultural immersion, exposure to global trade and entrepreneurship systems, leadership development, and structured career reflection activities. Global learning expands students academic, professional, and economic vision. Program 3: Global Education Fellows & Educator Leadership The organization supported 19 Global Education Fellows who received professional development in experiential education and global learning facilitation. Fellows led and supported students during international experiences and programming. Investing in educator leadership strengthens long-term program sustainability across regions. Program 4: Applied Work-Based Learning & Enterprise Exposure Students gained documented work-based learning experience through live enterprise activities, including retail sales, event operations, inventory management, and revenue tracking. Students were exposed to product commercialization processes, including the launch of SMTW Cold Brew and retail placement in Lambert Airport. Organizational Growth Supporting Programs To support expansion across two metropolitan regions, the organization secured its first dedicated vehicle, obtained office space, and formalized operations in Kansas City. 433578 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Sylvester Chisom 3143238788 401 Pine Street Ste 29 Saint Louis MO 63102 Samantha Lurie Carroll President 40.00 0.00 X X 90000 0 0 Sylvester Chisom Treasurer 40.00 0.00 X X 90000 0 0 Boahemaa Adu-Oppong Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Granat Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryanna Brown Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 180000 0 0 0 false false false 72007 432002 504009 Sales 445200 163706 163706 163706 2971 2971 0 670686 166677 0 0 1723 1723 180000 90000 90000 60710 60710 7454 7454 3280 3280 3257 3257 5527 5527 22250 22250 5630 5630 56468 56468 1348 1348 Program Expenses 99462 99462 General Business Expenses 47266 47266 Supplies 19687 19687 Vehicle Expenses 23507 23507 537569 433578 103991 0 72183 223135 23243 23243 -48857 5525 72183 203046 72183 -2298 72183 -2298 X 205344 0 205344 72183 203046 X 133117 72227 X false false false X 58883 119498 115956 425575 504008 1223920 58883 119498 115956 425575 504008 1223920 1223920 2971 2971 1226891 0.99760 1.00000 X 23243 23243 23243 Current Liabilities -2298 -2298 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The 990 is reviewed by the board or representative prior to being filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c How We Monitor & Enforce Compliance: Board Oversight & Governance The Board of Directors meets quarterly to review financial reports, policy adherence, and strategic program updates. Ethical & Legal Compliance We adhere to state and federal nonprofit regulations and have legal counsel available for policy review and risk assessment. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation Determination Process: 1. Independent Review & Approval Compensation for key personnel (e.g., Executive Director, Directors, and key staff) is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or an independent compensation committee. The reviewing members are not compensated employees of the organization to ensure impartial decision-making. 2. Use of Comparability Data The organization conducts market research using nonprofit salary surveys, IRS Form 990 data from similar organizations, and industry compensation benchmarks to ensure salaries are competitive and reasonable. Data sources may include: GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Reports State and National Nonprofit Salary Surveys Compensation data from peer organizations with similar budget size and mission focus Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation Determination Process: 1. Independent Review & Approval Compensation for key personnel (e.g., Executive Director, Directors, and key staff) is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors or an independent compensation committee. The reviewing members are not compensated employees of the organization to ensure impartial decision-making. 2. Use of Comparability Data The organization conducts market research using nonprofit salary surveys, IRS Form 990 data from similar organizations, and industry compensation benchmarks to ensure salaries are competitive and reasonable. Data sources may include: GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Reports State and National Nonprofit Salary Surveys Compensation data from peer organizations with similar budget size and mission focus Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request and via Guide Star. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Accounting