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Nonprofit · EIN 84-5032978

PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO

Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27703

Financials

$208K$201K2023$394K$252K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$394,492$252,134$142,358$142,358$0$142,358
December 31, 2023990$208,006$201,343$6,663$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$394,492
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,030
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$54,300
Other salaries and wages
$10,433
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$77,497
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$700
Occupancy
$30,816
Travel
$11,807
Program services (functional)
$183,956
Management and general (functional)
$68,178

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$142,358
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$142,358
Net assets without donor restrictions
$142,358
Gross receipts
$394,492
Employees
2
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2021
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MYISHANKA MCMILLIANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
60$54,300
CYRSTAL GRAHAMFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$5,200
ANGELA CROPPSVICE CHAIR/TREASURER
Officer
2$0
SHAQUITA CANTYSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
SHILANKA WAREATTORNEY
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MYISHANKA MCMILLIANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
60$28,650
ANGELA CROPPSVICE CHAIR/TREASURER
Officer
2$0
SHAQUITA CANTYSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
SHILANKA WAREATTORNEY
Officer
2$0
CYRSTAL GRAHAMFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3 OLIVENE DR, DURHAM, NC 27703-6755
In care of
% MYISHANKA MCMILLIAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
3 Olivene Drive, Durham NC 27703
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MYISHANKA A MCMILLIAN, 3 OLIVENE DR, DURHAM, NC 27703
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Myi-Shanka McMillian, 3 Olivene Drive, Durham NC 27703
Signed the 990
MYISHANKA A MCMILLIAN, DIRECTOR
Phone
(919) 724-9733
Return prepared by
CPR 4 TAXES LLC

Mission

Our goal is to create pathways during non-school hours for minority students that ignite confidence, provide evidenced-based alternatives, encourage hands-on innovation, and academic advancement.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The STEM & Wellness After School Care program provides academic enrichment and recreational opportunities for children in grades K-8. The program runs daily daily from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and includes a variety of structured activities such as STEM education, enrichment classes, crafts, and recreational play. Homework support is also provided after 4:00 p.m., with students receiving guidance from tutors, volunteers, mentors, or assistants. This comprehensive program enhances students learning, promotes creativity, and fosters physical wellness in a supportive after-school environment. Expenses for these programs include costs for transportation, food, tutoring, and arts and crafts supplies. These essential services ensure that students and participants have access to safe travel, nutritious meals, academic support, and creative materials, which contribute to a well-rounded and enriching experience.
    Expenses $108,130 · grants $251,615
  • The STEM & Wellness Camp Program operates on select non-school days and during the summer, providing full-day care from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children in grades K-8. This program incorporates live STEM experiments, STEM learning excursions, recreational activities, and wellness seminars, along with hands-on innovation projects. Mentorship opportunities, healing through art courses, and other enrichment activities further enhance the experience. Transportation plays a critical role in this program, for trips to STEM learning excursions and recreational activities, including visits to Carowinds Amusement Park, United Skates, and Galaxy Fun Park. These trips offer scholars exciting, hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, reinforcing the programs focus on combining education and wellness.
    Expenses $54,341 · grants $99,650
  • The Haven 360 Project and Teen Liberation Nights create a safe and supportive third space for middle and high school students. This program offers mental health support, creative arts experiences, service-learning opportunities, and social events, all designed to help teens develop life skills and find a sense of community. This program prioritizes emotional well-being, empowerment through arts, and personal development, providing an inclusive environment for personal growth and social interaction. Program expenses cover transportation, food, music, creative arts, and mental health sessions, all of which play a crucial role in fostering social and personal development. Additionally, the STEM After Dark program provides an innovative and engaging environment where students can explore STEM-related activities after regular hours, further enhancing their learning experience and personal growth.
    Expenses $21,485 · grants $55,127

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-5032978
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$142,358
Income (IRS master file)
$394,492

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$394,492$252,134$142,358IRS
990December 2023$208,006$201,343$0XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Myi-Shanka McMillian
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: MyiShanka McMillian
December 31, 2020≤ $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 84-5032978).

Questions about PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO

What is the EIN of PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO is 84-5032978.
Is PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO 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 PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO 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 PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO 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 PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MYISHANKA A MCMILLIAN.
Who are the officers and directors of PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,300 (MYISHANKA MCMILLIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PURPOSE LEARNING LAB THE PREMIER DROP-IN STUDIO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $394,492, expenses of $252,134 and total assets of $142,358 at year end.

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