Urban Sprouts is located in University City, MO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Sprouts employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Sprouts 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 12/2021, Urban Sprouts generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 42.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
URBAN SPROUTS IS A JOYFUL, ENCOURAGING, AND DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THAT HONORS AND EMPOWERS EVERY ASPECT OF CHILDREN'S LEARNING. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD IN HIS OR HER DEVELOPMENT AS A SOCIALLY CAPABLE, CREATIVE, AND INSPIRED CITIZEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM THAT BUILDS SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS OF PRE-KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN. WHILE AT URBAN SPROUTS, EACH CHILD CAN FEEL KNOWN AND INCLUDED, TO KNOW THAT HIS/HER PRESENCE CONTRIBUTES FUNDAMENTALLY TO THE URBAN SPROUTS SCHOOL COMMUNITY. CHILDREN CAN FEEL SAFE AND ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE NOT ONLY MATERIALS, BUT ALSO THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. THEY FEEL IMPORTANT AND VALUED WHEN OTHERS LISTEN TO THEM, SEEK OUT THEIR IDEAS, AND ALLOW THEM TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES. WHEN STUDENTS FEEL SAFE, CARED FOR, AND VALUED THEY TAKE HEALTHY RISKS REQUIRED TO TACKLE THOSE TASKS THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR COGNITIVE ABILITIES AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL ONES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellicia Lanier Executive Dirtector | Officer | 45 | $125,000 |
Andrea Walton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Naretha Hopson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Barbara Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Gloria Reed Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,965,995 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,052 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,164,047 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $353,331 |
Investment income | $25 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,780 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,466,717 |
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. | $125,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $847,201 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,499 |
Payroll taxes | $92,392 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $106,004 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,793,166 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,887 |
Office expenses | $104,251 |
Information technology | $17,474 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $217,543 |
Travel | $4,150 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $28,358 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,502 |
Insurance | $25,204 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,854,080 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,292 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,794 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $70,519 |
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 | $1,522 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $164,929 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $386,056 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $161,851 |
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 | $251,667 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $219,950 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $9,746 |
Total liabilities | $643,214 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$257,158 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $386,056 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Urban Sprouts has recieved totaling $77,391.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated St Louis, MO PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $52,480 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $13,233 |
St Louis Community Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT | $10,951 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $227 |
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