Characterplus is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Characterplus employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Characterplus is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Characterplus generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG PEOPLE BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE CHARACTER EDUCATION EVIDENCE-BASED PROCESSES, EXPERT SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARACTERPLUS SERVES 300,000+ STUDENTS (K-12), 16,000+ TEACHERS IN OVER 50 SCHOOL DISTRICTS & 500 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT MISSOURI, ILLINOIS & KANSAS, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE IN THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CHARACTERPLUS WAY FOR K-12, THE TEACHER ACADEMY IN CHARACTER EDUCATION (TACE) FOR K-12, THE ALTHLEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN CHARACTER EDUCATION (AACE) FOR K-12 & NCAA,THE CHARACTER LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT (CLEAD) PROGRAM FOR ADULTS, AND OUR FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN CHARACTER EDUCATION (FCCE) PROGRAM FOR ALL EDUCATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Veronica Mcdonnell Board Engagement Chair | Trustee | 10 | $12,240 |
Fred Burdell Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jacquline French Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Joanne Soudah Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Edie Dorris Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lynn Lowrance Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $4,860 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $456,084 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $460,944 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,053,059 |
Investment income | $98,461 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,693 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,633,157 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $728,360 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $53,943 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,995 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $73,715 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $21,454 |
Information technology | $9,217 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,962 |
Travel | $32,470 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,097,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $557,414 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $570,276 |
Accounts receivable, net | $52,716 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,552 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,252,645 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $249,110 |
Total assets | $2,685,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,495 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $251,108 |
Total liabilities | $303,603 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,937,435 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $444,675 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,685,713 |