Nonprofit · EIN 27-3460491
STUDENT U
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,770,678 | $4,138,181 | $632,497 | $9,510,216 | $70,285 | $9,439,931 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,728,376 | $3,699,233 | -$970,857 | $8,770,935 | $756,680 | $8,014,255 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,230,438
- of which government grants
- $1,416,148
- Program service revenue
- $271,637
- Investment income
- $86,328
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$221
- Other revenue
- $182,275
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $149,858
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,240,895
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,847,628
- Professional fundraising fees
- $20,695
- Legal fees
- $32,293
- Accounting fees
- $11,914
- Occupancy
- $559,926
- Travel
- $15,893
- Depreciation
- $72,287
- Program services (functional)
- $3,176,552
- Management and general (functional)
- $547,907
- Fundraising (functional)
- $413,722
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,770,935
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,510,216
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,285
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,439,931
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,009,070
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,804,957
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,634,974
- Gross receipts
- $4,770,899
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 246
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PRICE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,858 |
| ELENA MAINA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,700 |
| SHRUTI SHAH | BOARD CHAIR (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.08 | $0 |
| DONNELL RINI | BOARD CHAIR (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.17 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HICKSON | BOARD VICE CHAIR (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.08 | $0 |
| KRISTIN MILLER-CLAUSON | BOARD VICE CHAIR (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.17 | $0 |
| ALYZIA MCALMON | BOARD SECRETARY (JANUARY 1, 2024 - MAY 31, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.08 | $0 |
| JASON MUNDY | BOARD SECRETARY (AS OF JUNE 1, 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.17 | $0 |
| LESLIE PERSON | BOARD TREASURER (ENTIRETY OF 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.17 | $0 |
| VERNETTA ALSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| PABLO FRIEDMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| D'ATRA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| NICOLE KENDALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| CHANTAL STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| VICTORIA CHAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWINOSA IDAHOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| ZACK KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| DAN KIMBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| LANITA WIMBERLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| LAUREN SHOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
| KANECIA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.17 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE PRICE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $160,000 | $11,245 |
| AMY SALO | OUTGOING COO Officer | 40 | $78,158 | $10,291 |
| ROBIN SMITH | INCOMING COO Officer | 40 | $29,055 | $1,948 |
| VERNETTA ALSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BAUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA CHAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN CLAUSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS DE LA CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PABLO FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW HICKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| IWINOSA IDAHOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D'ATRA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARENCE LANEY JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACK KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE KENDALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KIMBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYZIA MCALMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY MCCOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM MIGLARESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MUNDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE PERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNELL RINI-SWEYERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHRUTI SHAH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN SHOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANTAL STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LANITA WIMBERLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KANECIA ZIMMERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 600 E UMSTEAD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701-4348
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELENA MAINA, 600 E UMSTEAD STREET, DURHAM, NC 27701
- Signed the 990
- IAN SHEETS, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (919) 560-2110
- Website
- WWW.STUDENTUDURHAM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SHARPE PATEL CPA
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS TO BECOME THE LEADERS THAT WILL TRANSFORM OUR CITY.
Program accomplishments
- MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: STUDENT U'S MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A FIVE-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY AND DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, AND GLOBAL CONNECT, AS WELL AS ELECTIVE CLASSES. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES 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.Expenses $1,153,343
- HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:STUDENT U'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH A FIVE-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 PEERS FROM THEIR SCHOOL, U-PREP SATURDAYS FOR INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ON SUCCEEDING IN HIGH SCHOOL AND PREPARING FOR COLLEGE, AND COLLEGE-BOUND ACTIVITIES AND ADVISING IN 11TH AND 12TH GRADE.Expenses $883,759
- 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 REMAINED COMMITTED TO KEEPING THE CENTER A YOUTH-CENTERED SPACE THAT HOUSES ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENRICH THE LIVES AND OUTCOMES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SURROUNDING HISTORIC HAYTI COMMUNITY. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE COMMITMENTS, STUDENT U SUBLEASES PORTIONS OF THE CENTER AND ITS GROUNDS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH THESE GOALS. STUDENT U ALSO PLANS TO PARTNER WITH ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO UTILIZE THE KITCHEN SPACE TO SUPPORT FOOD BUSINESSES THAT ACTIVELY WORK TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN 2024.Expenses $407,173 · revenue $271,637
- COLLEGE PROGRAMMING:STUDENT U'S COLLEGE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS DURING THEIR COLLEGE YEARS. STAFF SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH IN-PERSON MEETINGS ON CAMPUS, PHONE CHECK-INS, TOPIC-FOCUSED RETREATS, AND CONNECTIONS TO ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES. FAMILIES OF COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE SUPPORT DURING THE ADVISING, ENROLLMENT, AND TRANSITION PERIODS THROUGH WORKSHOPS THAT EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE ROAD AHEAD AND WAYS THEY CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.SHARING BEST PRACTICES:WHILE WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT IN DURHAM DIRECTLY, OUR ABILITY TO SHARE WHAT WE'VE LEARNED ALLOWS US TO EXPAND OUR IMPACT IN DURHAM AND BEYOND. THROUGH OUR SHARING BEST PRACTICES INITIATIVES, WE WORK TO ENSURE OUR KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRACTITIONERS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS, WHILE ALSO PREPARING OUR TEACHER ALUMNI TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CONSULTING TO PARTNERS IN THESE KEY AREAS.STUDENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES:STUDENT U SUPPORTS STUDENT AND FAMILY-LED ADVOCACY AND CHANGE EFFORTS IN OUR CITY AND BEYOND THROUGH ONGOING ENGAGEMENT AND REGULAR PROGRAMMING. WE DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP PARENTS AND STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES.Expenses $732,277 · grants $6,600 · revenue $182,275
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-3460491
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,510,216
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,770,899
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,770,678 | $4,138,181 | $9,510,216 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,728,376 | $3,699,233 | $8,770,935 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,089,901 | $3,137,760 | $9,923,962 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3460491).
Questions about STUDENT U
- What is the EIN of STUDENT U?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STUDENT U is 27-3460491.
- Is STUDENT U tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to STUDENT U tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STUDENT U file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STUDENT U due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STUDENT U last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of STUDENT U?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELENA MAINA.
- Who are the officers and directors of STUDENT U?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,858 (MICHELLE PRICE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does STUDENT U have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,770,678, expenses of $4,138,181 and total assets of $9,510,216 at year end.
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