Civic Intelligence

True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Oct 03, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.TRUESTARFOUNDATION.ORG
1130 S WabashChicago, IL 60605

(312) 588-0100

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

34th percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.8% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

91st percentile

62%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-0.2%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$45,960

Up $17,557 (+62%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$10,616

Down $13,845 (-429%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$56,576

Up $31,402 (+125%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$566,129

Down $1,399 (-0.2%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$579,974

Up $6,527 (+1.1%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$13,845

Down $7,926 (-134%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $102,294Liabilities 2010: $26,530Net Assets 2010: $75,7642010Assets 2011: $38,513Liabilities 2011: $26,600Net Assets 2011: $11,9132011Assets 2015: $28,403Liabilities 2015: $25,174Net Assets 2015: $3,2292015Assets 2016: $45,960Liabilities 2016: $56,576Net Assets 2016: -$10,6162016Assets 2017: $66,706Liabilities 2017: $53,888Net Assets 2017: $12,8182017Assets 2018: $47,321Liabilities 2018: $40,115Net Assets 2018: $7,2062018Assets 2019: $99,152Liabilities 2019: $32,636Net Assets 2019: $66,5162019Assets 2020: $451,348Liabilities 2020: $198,287Net Assets 2020: $253,0612020Assets 2021: $613,201Liabilities 2021: $162,294Net Assets 2021: $450,9072021Assets 2022: $413,602Liabilities 2022: $182,407Net Assets 2022: $231,1952022Assets 2023: $964,119Liabilities 2023: $502,145Net Assets 2023: $461,9742023Assets 2024: $1,111,482Liabilities 2024: $240,491Net Assets 2024: $870,9912024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$45,960
Liabilities$56,576
Net Assets-$10,616
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $433,0622010Revenue 2011: $400,475Expenses 2011: $464,326Net Income 2011: -$63,8512011Revenue 2015: $567,528Expenses 2015: $573,447Net Income 2015: -$5,9192015Revenue 2016: $566,129Expenses 2016: $579,974Net Income 2016: -$13,8452016Revenue 2017: $594,802Expenses 2017: $571,368Net Income 2017: $23,4342017Revenue 2018: $661,327Expenses 2018: $666,939Net Income 2018: -$5,6122018Revenue 2019: $665,788Expenses 2019: $606,478Net Income 2019: $59,3102019Revenue 2020: $797,791Expenses 2020: $611,246Net Income 2020: $186,5452020Revenue 2021: $1,138,182Expenses 2021: $876,696Net Income 2021: $261,4862021Revenue 2022: $749,314Expenses 2022: $969,027Net Income 2022: -$219,7132022Revenue 2023: $1,547,505Expenses 2023: $1,341,863Net Income 2023: $205,6422023Revenue 2024: $2,301,321Expenses 2024: $1,848,983Net Income 2024: $452,3382024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$566,129
Expenses$579,974
Net Income-$13,845
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Oct 3, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$566,129
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

True star's purpose is to provide a creative outlet in the form of literary and professional development programs for youth. Its programs expose youth to real world experiences, particularly in the fields of publishing, marketing and entertainment.

True star foundation's purpose is to provide a creative outlet in the form of literary and professional development programs for youth. Its programs expose youth to real world experiences, particularly in the fields of publishing, marketing and entertainment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,918$22,041▲ $6,123
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,228$16,527▲ $14,299
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,257$7,392▼ $2,865
Total Assets$28,403$45,960▲ $17,557
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,548$43,887▲ $30,339
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$11,626$11,839▲ $213
Other Liabilities-$850-
Total Liabilities$25,174$56,576▲ $31,402
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,229$-10,616▼ $13,845
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,229$-10,616▼ $13,845
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,403$45,960▲ $17,557

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,627$44,130$48,757
Leasehold Improvements$9,150-$9,150
Other Land Buildings$2,750-$2,750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deanna MclearyCo-exec DireFT$50,000$50,000
Jequana ThompsonCo-exec DireFT$31,000$31,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David DouglasDirector
David NicholsDirector
Leslie HairstonDirector
Lisa TyleDirector
Malcolm WeemsDirector
Maze JacksonDirector
Mia NelsonDirector
Monique MayeDirector
Sean HardenDirector
Tom MclearyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$355,206
Program Service Revenue
$187,021
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$23,902
All Other Contributions
$286,396
Change in Net Assets
$-13,845

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$566,129
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$566,129
Total Revenue per Form 990
$566,129
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$476,221
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$103,753
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$273,548$7,400-$280,948
Office Expenses$73,455$33,720-$107,175
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$6,609$74,391-$81,000
Travel$2,819$25,638-$28,457
Occupancy$10,000$13,314-$23,314
Other Salaries and Wages$1,000$12,132-$13,132
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,846-$12,846
Payroll Taxes-$9,621-$9,621
Insurance-$6,757-$6,757
Depreciation Depletion-$3,224-$3,224
Advertising$6$2,933-$2,939
Information Technology$900$1,558-$2,458
Other Expenses$4,032$160-$160
All Other Expenses-$110-$110
Total Functional Expenses$372,369$207,605$0$579,974

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$579,974
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$579,974
Total Expenses per Form 990$579,974
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliate$850
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“True star foundation true star foundation director officer father / daughter true access true star foundation co-owner officer same person true access true star foundation co-owner officer same person”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the officers and forwarded to the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for the executive directors is determined by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Compensation for the executive directors is determined by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True Star Foundation
EIN
20-5289962
Phone
3125880100
Address
1130 S WABASH, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Jequana Thompson
Title
Co-exec Director
Phone
3125880100
Signed
2017-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deanna Mcleary
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Hedgemancpa LLC
Address
715 LAKE ST STE 416, OAK PARK, IL 60301-1413
Preparer
John Hedgeman
Phone
8009158857
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“True star's purpose is to provide a creative outlet in the form of literary and professional development programs for youth. Its programs expose youth to real world experiences, particularly in the fields of publishing, marketing and entertainment.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors - instructors, et 259,203 6,500 0 broadcasting 60 0 0 consultant - dj 310 0 0 freelance 1,725 0 0 music 11,480 0 0 photography 770 900 0 total 273,548 7,400 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$45,960
Liabilities
$56,576
Net assets
-$10,616
Revenue
$566,129
Expenses
$579,974
Net income
-$13,845
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.11$0.24$0.87$2.30$1.85$0.45
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.96$0.50$0.46$1.55$1.34$0.21
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.41$0.18$0.23$0.75$0.97$0.22
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.61$0.16$0.45$1.14$0.88$0.26
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.20$0.25$0.80$0.61$0.19
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.03$0.07$0.67$0.61$0.06
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.05$0.04$0.01$0.66$0.67$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.07$0.05$0.01$0.59$0.57$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.06$0.01$0.57$0.58$0.01
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.57$0.57$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.01$0.40$0.46$0.06
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.10$0.03$0.08$0.43
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