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True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

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

91st percentile

0.81x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.09x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

51st percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

88th percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

5.1%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$66,706

Up $20,746 (+45%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$12,818

Up $23,434 (+221%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$53,888

Down $2,688 (-4.8%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$594,802

Up $28,673 (+5.1%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$571,368

Down $8,606 (-1.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$23,434

Up $37,279 (+269%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th 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

2017

Assets$66,706
Liabilities$53,888
Net Assets$12,818
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st 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

2017

Revenue$594,802
Expenses$571,368
Net Income$23,434
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$594,802
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$7,392$33,324▲ $25,932
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,041$19,909▼ $2,132
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,527$13,473▼ $3,054
Total Assets$45,960$66,706▲ $20,746
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$43,887$42,302▼ $1,585
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$11,839$11,586▼ $253
Other Liabilities$850--
Total Liabilities$56,576$53,888▼ $2,688
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-10,616$12,818▲ $23,434
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-10,616$12,818▲ $23,434
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$45,960$66,706▲ $20,746

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,573$47,354$48,927
Leasehold Improvements$9,150-$9,150
Other Land Buildings$2,750-$2,750
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

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

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David DouglasDirector
David NicholsDirector
Leslie HairstonDirector
Mia NelsonDirector
Sean HardenDirector
Tom MclearyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$406,842
Program Service Revenue
$162,182
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$25,778
All Other Contributions
$308,288
Change in Net Assets
$23,434

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$594,802
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$594,802
Total Revenue per Form 990
$594,802
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$449,077
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,291
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$220,822$23,889-$244,711
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,000$20,000-$100,000
Office Expenses$73,274$6,850-$80,124
Travel$26,715$16,954-$43,669
Occupancy$18,213$10,472-$28,685
Other Salaries and Wages$10,236$3,364-$13,600
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,960-$12,960
Information Technology$1,455$10,086-$11,541
Payroll Taxes$6,952$1,739-$8,691
Insurance-$7,370-$7,370
Advertising$4,583--$4,583
Depreciation Depletion-$3,765-$3,765
Other Expenses$-6,787$7,787-$1,000
All Other Expenses-$-32-$-32
Total Functional Expenses$436,489$134,879$0$571,368

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$571,368
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$571,368
Total Expenses per Form 990$571,368
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
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
2018-11-13
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 211,242 23,139 0 consultant - dj 1,400 250 0 consultant - video 1,680 500 0 design 6,500 0 0 total 220,822 23,889 0”

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Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$66,706
Liabilities
$53,888
Net assets
$12,818
Revenue
$594,802
Expenses
$571,368
Net income
$23,434
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.05$0.01$0.59$0.57$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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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