Civic Intelligence

True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 10, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
1130 S WabashChicago, IL 60605

(773) 383-6289

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.32x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

63rd percentile

$89,569

Higher top officer pay than 63% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.8% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

96th percentile

133%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$964,119

Up $550,517 (+133%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$461,974

Up $230,779 (+100%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$502,145

Up $319,738 (+175%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,547,505

Up $798,191 (+107%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,341,863

Up $372,836 (+38%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$205,642

Up $425,355 (+194%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2023

Assets$964,119
Liabilities$502,145
Net Assets$461,974
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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

2023

Revenue$1,547,505
Expenses$1,341,863
Net Income$205,642
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,575,628
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.

To provide creative a outlet in literary and professional development youth programs. Its programs expose youth to real world experiences particularly in the fields of publishing, marketing and entertainment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$58,632$624,019▲ $565,387
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$316,843$291,882▼ $24,961
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$28,721$34,858▲ $6,137
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,406$13,360▲ $3,954
Total Assets$413,602$964,119▲ $550,517
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$21,875$344,000▲ $322,125
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$150,000$144,231▼ $5,769
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,532$13,914▲ $3,382
Total Liabilities$182,407$502,145▲ $319,738
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$231,195$461,974▲ $230,779
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$231,195$461,974▲ $230,779
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$413,602$964,119▲ $550,517

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$9,150$0
Other Land Buildings$0$25,118-
Leasehold Improvements$34,858$54,243$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay63rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deanna MclearyCo-exec DirectorFT$89,569$89,569
Jequana ThompsonCo-exec DirectorFT$81,837$81,837

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Latonya WilkensChairman of Board
Mia NelsonBoard Member
Steven BayleyBoard Member
Thomas MclearyBoard Member
Corey RichardsonDirector
David NicholsDirector
Michelle CohenDirector
Jeanne BrightConsultant
Udayan DasSecretary
Gluseppe CommondaroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,209,228
Program Service Revenue
$297,550
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$40,727
All Other Contributions
$530,045
Change in Net Assets
$205,642

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,547,505
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$24,123
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,571,628
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,547,505
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,071,842
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$249,270
Total Fundraising Expense$28,122
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,751
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$688,002$14,875$0$702,877
All Other Expenses$145,094$24,678$5,041$174,813
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$145,695$25,711$0$171,406
Information Technology$59,907$10,519$0$70,426
Other Salaries and Wages$49,822$8,876$0$58,698
Occupancy$36,266$10,164$1,161$47,591
Fees for Services Accounting$29,644$8,893$0$38,537
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$20,751$20,751
Payroll Taxes$2,875$16,291$0$19,166
Conferences and Meetings$9,743$1,719$0$11,462
Travel$4,150$4,150$0$8,300
Advertising$1,169$1,169$1,169$3,507
Office Expenses$0$1,646$0$1,646
Other Expenses$0$351$0$351
Total Functional Expenses$1,179,673$134,068$28,122$1,341,863

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,350,316
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,341,863
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,341,863
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$8,453
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$68,850
Fundraising Direct Expenses$28,123
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,751

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Creators$68,850$68,850$28,122$40,728
Total Events$68,850$68,850$28,122$40,728
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
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
True Star Foundation Inc
EIN
20-5289962
Phone
7733836289
Address
1130 S WABASH, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Signing Officer

Name
Jequana Thompson
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Phone
7733836289
Signed
2024-10-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jequana Thompson
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Arnold Knox CPA Advisory LLC
Address
15475 S Park Ave Suite 103A, South Holland, IL 60473
Preparer
Valicienne Arnold
Phone
7082183475
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Related party information among officers true star foundation director/officer- father/daughter. True access and true star foundation co owners and officers are the same persons.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The 990 are reviewed by the officers and then fowarded to bod”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of conflicts policy annual disclosure request made to board members regarding their activity on behalf the organization that may arise to the level of conflict.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

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

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 100829. 90747. 5041. 5041.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Background check 527. 527. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Merchant fees 56. 0. 56. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Euipment rental 5704. 4848. 856. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues & subscriptions 1646. 0. 1646. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Transportation 8651. 7786. 865. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage 1418. 0. 1418. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Facility rental 12349. 12349. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Reimbursements 3752. 0. 3752. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Scholarship 5605. 5605. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing 16578. 14920. 1658. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Computer and software 9708. 3170. 6538. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“General administration 4799. 4079. 720. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 706. 600. 106. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank fees 697. 200. 497. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“FINES 1262. 0. 1262. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Small equipment 526. 263. 263. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising activity gross vs net proceeds”

Pt XI, Line 2D

“Funraising activity gross vs net proceeds”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS TRUE STAR FOUNDATION DIRECTOR/OFFICER- FATHER/DAUGHTER. TRUE ACCESS AND TRUE STAR FOUNDATION CO OWNERS AND OFFICERS ARE THE SAME PERSONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 ARE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS AND THEN FOWARDED TO BOD
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REQUEST MADE TO BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING THEIR ACTIVITY ON BEHALF THE ORGANIZATION THAT MAY ARISE TO THE LEVEL OF CONFLICT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SUPPLIES 100829. 90747. 5041. 5041.

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$964,119
Liabilities
$502,145
Net assets
$461,974
Revenue
$1,547,505
Expenses
$1,341,863
Net income
$205,642
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
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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