Upper Room Kc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (N31) the organization is classified as: Community Recreational Centers, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Upper Room Kc employed 195 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Room Kc 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 12/2022, Upper Room Kc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UPPER ROOM KC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CLOSE EDUCATIONAL GAPS IN KANSAS CITY, MO. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY ACADEMIC CONTINUITY THROUGH AFFORDABLE AND CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON STEM, ARTS, LANGUAGE, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVING INFANTS THROUGH PRE-K, OUR EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS STATE-ACCREDITED AND PART OF A PRE-K CO-OP THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THEIR TRANSITION INTO KINDERGARTEN.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE, UPPER ROOM WAS PROUD TO ADD ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL TO OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A DEDICATED TIME AND PLACE FOR ACADEMIC CONTINUITY AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THIS BRINGS US TO A TOTAL OF 5 LOCATIONS SERVING 230 AFTER-SCHOOL AND 134 BEFORE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH PLANS OF ADDING ADDITIONAL SITES NEXT YEAR. UPPER ROOM IS CURRENTLY PURSUING STATE LICENSING FOR ALL AFTER SCHOOL SITES.
DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSOURI LEARNING STANDARDS, OUR SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM OFFERS WELL-ROUNDED CURRICULUM THAT HELPS KIDS AVOID THE DREADED 'SUMMER SLIDE'. IN 2022 UPPER ROOM SERVED 1300+ KINDERGARTEN TO EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS IN 11 SITES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY CENTERS, CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS. OUR PARTNERSHIP EXPANDED TO INCLUDE KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY.UPPER ROOM EXPANDED OUR OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE BEFORE SCHOOL CARE FOR K-8 GRADE STUDENTS IN 3 LOCATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tonia Gilbert CEO | Officer | 40 | $153,322 |
Lynne Beaver President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Tancredi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Hager Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Echols Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Fitzpatrick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,159,478 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $227,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,387,356 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,660,433 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,080,462 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $163,278 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,278 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,430,702 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $143,226 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,804 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $124,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $193,525 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,438 |
Office expenses | $30,689 |
Information technology | $9,664 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $96,391 |
Travel | $24,127 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $53,336 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,803 |
Insurance | $65,269 |
All other expenses | $3,675 |
Total functional expenses | $2,920,035 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $718,337 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $137,568 |
Accounts receivable, net | $755,118 |
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 | $66,695 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $81,924 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $513,341 |
Total assets | $2,272,983 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,709 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $1,163,405 |
Total liabilities | $1,204,114 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $769,348 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $299,521 |
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 | $2,272,983 |