Civic Intelligence

True Star Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 20-5289962

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 17, 2025

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

69th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$106,699

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

73rd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

49%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,111,482

Up $147,363 (+15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$870,991

Up $409,017 (+89%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$240,491

Down $261,654 (-52%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin73rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,301,321

Up $753,816 (+49%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,848,983

Up $507,120 (+38%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$452,338

Up $246,696 (+120%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth73rd 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

2024

Assets$1,111,482
Liabilities$240,491
Net Assets$870,991
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd 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

2024

Revenue$2,301,321
Expenses$1,848,983
Net Income$452,338
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,319,481
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$291,882$778,214▲ $486,332
Accounts Receivable$624,019$271,310▼ $352,709
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$34,858$50,943▲ $16,085
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,360$11,015▼ $2,345
Total Assets$964,119$1,111,482▲ $147,363
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$344,000--
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$144,231$150,000▲ $5,769
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,914$90,491▲ $76,577
Total Liabilities$502,145$240,491▼ $261,654
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$461,974$870,991▲ $409,017
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$461,974$870,991▲ $409,017
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$964,119$1,111,482▲ $147,363

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$50,943$109,236-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deanna MclearyCo-exec DirectorFT$106,699$106,699
Jequana ThompsonCo-exec DirectorFT$90,769$90,769

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bhavesh ShajChairman
Ashlee JordanDirector
David NicholsDirector
Gilbert JimenezDirector
Jasmine NevelsDirector
Jerry StofflDirector
Josh WallsDirector
Kristen JordanDirector
Mia JacksonDirector
Thomas MclearyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,409,186
Program Service Revenue
$781,363
Investment Income
$14,256
Other Revenue
$96,516
All Other Contributions
$1,018,238
Change in Net Assets
$452,338
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,271,106
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$577,877
Total Fundraising Expense$3,180
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$841,364$13,859$920$856,143
Comp Disqual Persons$219,490$10,000$0$229,490
All Other Expenses$199,748$25,407$1,918$227,073
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$197,468$0$0$197,468
Other Employee Benefits$119,228$0$0$119,228
Occupancy$80,025$5,460$0$85,485
Payroll Taxes$31,691$0$0$31,691
Fees for Services Accounting$18,000$0$0$18,000
Insurance$2,106$10,197$0$12,303
Office Expenses$360$6,513$0$6,873
Interest$5,769$642$0$6,411
Fees for Services Legal$4,560$0$0$4,560
Travel$1,374$1,964$0$3,338
Advertising$1,435$1,080$0$2,515
Other Expenses$0$6$0$6
Total Functional Expenses$1,758,360$87,443$3,180$1,848,983
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$114,676
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,160
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Truestar Rising$114,676$114,676$12,295$102,381
Total Events$114,676$114,676$18,160$96,516
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
2025-11-17
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
5
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 11G

“AUDIT 9913. 9913. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll 11778. 11778. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Junior contractor 146259. 131480. 13859. 920.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Talent 36980. 36980. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Youth 152120. 152120. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contractors 499093. 499093. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 64782. 60065. 2909. 1808.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Background check 354. 187. 167. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Merchant fees 720. 0. 720. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Euipment rental 4283. 4283. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues & subscriptions 2145. 1043. 992. 110.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Transportation 12594. 12594. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“POSTAGE 150. 66. 84. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Facility rental 17564. 17564. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Computer & equipment 54826. 54826. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Web administration 2262. 2262. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing 29332. 29332. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Computer and software 189. 189. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“General administration 8405. 2905. 5500. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank fees 984. 186. 798. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Online services 18695. 13206. 5489. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“AUTO 9593. 845. 8748. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Reimbursement 195. 195. 0. 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.
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,111,482
Liabilities
$240,491
Net assets
$870,991
Revenue
$2,301,321
Expenses
$1,848,983
Net income
$452,338
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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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