Civic Intelligence

True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Sep 18, 2020

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

80th percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

62nd percentile

8.9%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

95th percentile

110%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

0.7%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$99,152

Up $51,831 (+110%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$66,516

Up $59,310 (+823%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$32,636

Down $7,479 (-19%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$665,788

Up $4,461 (+0.7%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$606,478

Down $60,461 (-9.1%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$59,310

Up $64,922 (+1157%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th 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

2019

Assets$99,152
Liabilities$32,636
Net Assets$66,516
Open 2019 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

2019

Revenue$665,788
Expenses$606,478
Net Income$59,310
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Sep 18, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$665,788
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$12,496$43,400▲ $30,904
Pledges and Grants Receivable$24,339$41,403▲ $17,064
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,486$14,349▲ $3,863
Total Assets$47,321$99,152▲ $51,831
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,487$29,196▼ $1,291
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$9,628$3,440▼ $6,188
Total Liabilities$40,115$32,636▼ $7,479
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,206$66,516▲ $59,310
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,206$66,516▲ $59,310
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$47,321$99,152▲ $51,831

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,337$48,677$56,014
Leasehold Improvements$6,822$2,328$9,150
Other Land Buildings$190$2,798$2,988
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deanna MclearyCo-exec DireFT$60,851$60,851
Jequana ThompsonCo-exec DireFT$60,850$60,850

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Latonya WilkensPresident
Corey RichardsonDirector
David DouglasDirector
David NicholsDirector
Kevin McfallDirector
Leslie HairstonDirector
Michelle CohenDirector
Sean HardenDirector
Sharming Nathan-scottDirector
Tom MclearyDirector
Mia NelsonSecretary
Giuseppe CommodaroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$464,475
Program Service Revenue
$201,313
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$340,423
Change in Net Assets
$59,310

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$665,788
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$665,788
Total Revenue per Form 990
$665,788
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$473,757
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$132,721
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$278,079$11,562-$289,641
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$91,276$30,425-$121,701
Office Expenses$38,393$14,814-$53,207
Travel$19,212$14,322-$33,534
Occupancy$14,035$13,982-$28,017
Advertising$25,544$797-$26,341
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,975-$14,975
Payroll Taxes$8,265$2,755-$11,020
Insurance$253$8,083-$8,336
Information Technology$6,232$660-$6,892
Depreciation Depletion-$3,224-$3,224
Other Expenses$2,187$45-$45
Total Functional Expenses$483,740$122,738$0$606,478

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$606,478
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$606,478
Total Expenses per Form 990$606,478
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 35% controlled entity
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
2020-09-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deanna Mcleary
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Hedgemancpa LLC
Address
715 LAKE ST STE 416, OAK PARK, IL 60301-1413
Preparer
John Hedgeman
Phone
7082804104
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

“Consultant - dj 5,450 0 0 consultant - video 1,650 0 0 contractors - instructors, et 270,979 11,562 0 total 278,079 11,562 0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
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Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$99,152
Liabilities
$32,636
Net assets
$66,516
Revenue
$665,788
Expenses
$606,478
Net income
$59,310
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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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