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True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jun 15, 2021

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

82nd percentile

0.44x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

74th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$80,795

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.1% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

97th percentile

355%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$451,348

Up $352,196 (+355%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$253,061

Up $186,545 (+280%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$198,287

Up $165,651 (+508%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$797,791

Up $132,003 (+20%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$611,246

Up $4,768 (+0.8%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$186,545

Up $127,235 (+215%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th 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

2020

Assets$451,348
Liabilities$198,287
Net Assets$253,061
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th 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

2020

Revenue$797,791
Expenses$611,246
Net Income$186,545
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jun 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$797,791
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$43,400$333,222▲ $289,822
Pledges and Grants Receivable$41,403$107,000▲ $65,597
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,349$11,126▼ $3,223
Total Assets$99,152$451,348▲ $352,196
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$3,440$150,005▲ $146,565
Other Liabilities-$25,300-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,196$22,982▼ $6,214
Total Liabilities$32,636$198,287▲ $165,651
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$66,516$181,811▲ $115,295
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$71,250-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$66,516$253,061▲ $186,545
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$99,152$451,348▲ $352,196

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,771$51,243$56,014
Leasehold Improvements$6,212$2,938$9,150
Other Land Buildings$143$2,845$2,988
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deanna MclearyCo-exec DireFT$80,795$80,795
Jequana ThompsonCo-exec DireFT$75,794$75,794

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Latonya WilkensPresident
Corey RichardsonDirector
David NicholsDirector
Michelle CohenDirector
Steven BayleyDirector
Tom MclearyDirector
Mia NelsonSecretary
Giuseppe CommodaroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$488,382
Program Service Revenue
$201,967
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$107,442
All Other Contributions
$361,795
Change in Net Assets
$186,545

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$797,791
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$797,791
Total Revenue per Form 990
$797,791
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$442,757
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$168,489
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$270,897$21,838-$292,735
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$117,442$39,147-$156,589
Office Expenses$48,490$-1,803-$46,687
Information Technology$24,823$5,855-$30,678
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,837-$16,837
Insurance-$13,252-$13,252
Occupancy-$12,523-$12,523
Payroll Taxes$8,925$2,975-$11,900
Travel$1,020$9,309-$10,329
Advertising$9,751$350-$10,101
Depreciation Depletion-$3,223-$3,223
Other Expenses$860$274-$274
Total Functional Expenses$482,208$129,038$0$611,246

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$611,246
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$611,246
Total Expenses per Form 990$611,246
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
Funds Held as Fiscal Agent$25,300
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
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 12C

“Annual disclosure request made to board members regarding their activity on behalf of the organization that may rise to the level of conflict.”

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
2021-06-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deanna Mcleary
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
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 - video 2,650 0 0 contractors - instructors, et 259,065 21,838 0 photography 9,182 0 0 total 270,897 21,838 0”

Form 990, Page 12, Part XII, Line 1

“The organization elected to expense individual fixed assets purchased for 2000 or less.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$451,348
Liabilities
$198,287
Net assets
$253,061
Revenue
$797,791
Expenses
$611,246
Net income
$186,545
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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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