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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2789923

UMBA BRIGHT STARS

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28262

Financials

$92K$95K2023$78K$76K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UMBA BRIGHT STARS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$77,815$75,881$1,934$3,057–$3,057
December 31, 2023990-EZ$91,645$94,712-$3,067$1,123–$1,123
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,093
Program service revenue
$48,614
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$108

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$31,328
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,350
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,194
Occupancy
$8,250
Printing, publications and postage
$405
Other expenses
$23,682
Program services (functional)
$77,817

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,123
Total assets, end of year
$3,057
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$3,057
Cash, savings and investments
$3,057
Gross receipts
$77,815

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Clothel JarvisClassroom Teacher24$14,002
Joyce BlackLead Teacher24$13,576
Pearline Borders-ThomasExecutive Director24$3,750
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joyce BlackLead Teacher24$13,726
Clothel JarvisClassroom Teacher24$13,247
Pearline Borders-ThomasExecutive Director24$3,525

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
422 CANNINGS LN, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262-1536
In care of
% PEARLIE CURETON BORDERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
422 Cannings Lane, Charlotte NC 28262
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Pearlie Cureton Borders, 422 Cannings Lane, Charlotte NC 28262
Signed the 990-EZ
Fred Wilson, Treasurer
Phone
(704) 579-7642
Return prepared by
Anita's Accounting Service

Mission

Brights stars purpose is to provide comprehensive, year-round out-of-school time programs that address the educational needs of children in underserved commuinites. Our priority is to suport the schools we serve by augmenting learning so that every child attending Bright Stars will perform at or above grade level in reading and mathematics. This priority supports the need to close the achievement gap that exist in many

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Academic: In 2024 academic school year our organization provided after school and summer camp programs, where we assessed the unique needs of 53 student participants. We were able to provide appropriate academic support and assistance. The participating scholars primarily attended low-perfoming schools. Our non-profit provided a daily pickup services for our students 5 days per week to bring students to our after school program. The students were greeted by qualified teachers that assisted them with learning resources and materials. The program was also able to provide daily snacks.
    Expenses $29,423 · grants $3,500
  • Extended Enrichment: In 2024 our program connected learning to real life hands on experiences in the areas of Science, TechnologyEngineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) Upon recieving academic enrichment, with the use of ongoing assessments, we found that at the end of the academic year80% of the students that attended the program were at or above grade level in reading
    Expenses $29,423
  • Summer Camp: In 2024 our non-profit provided 8 weeks of summer camp,and based on pre and post-test, 98% of our campers were on grade level or above in reading. Our organization also focused on parent engagement. Parents were given an opportunity to visit their childs classrooms, and engaged in their childs work products and displays.Parent involvement provided evidence of academic and personal growth for their children.
    Expenses $18,971 · grants $3,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for UMBA BRIGHT STARS

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-2789923
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,057
Income (IRS master file)
$77,815

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$77,815$75,881$3,057XML
990-EZDecember 2023$91,645$94,712$1,123XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Pearlie Cureton Borders
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Pearlie Cureton Borders
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Pearlie Cureton Borders
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-2789923).

Questions about UMBA BRIGHT STARS

What is the EIN of UMBA BRIGHT STARS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UMBA BRIGHT STARS is 82-2789923.
Is UMBA BRIGHT STARS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to UMBA BRIGHT STARS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UMBA BRIGHT STARS 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 UMBA BRIGHT STARS 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 UMBA BRIGHT STARS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of UMBA BRIGHT STARS?
The 990-N for 2021 names Pearlie Cureton Borders.
Who are the officers and directors of UMBA BRIGHT STARS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,002 (Clothel Jarvis, Classroom Teacher).
How much revenue does UMBA BRIGHT STARS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $77,815, expenses of $75,881 and total assets of $3,057 at year end.

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