Umba Bright Stars
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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
- Income
- $77,815
- Spending
- $75,881
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 63%
- Highest pay
- $14,002, classroom teacher
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $29,423 spent. 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.
- $29,423 spent. 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
- $18,971 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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