Civic Intelligence

First Star Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 31-1719436

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Sep 28, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.FIRSTSTAR.org
10401 Wyton DrLos Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 208-1000

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

86th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

75th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,305,000

Up $137,791 (+12%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$1,293,022

Up $399,901 (+45%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$11,978

Down $262,110 (-96%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,258,021

Down $291,206 (-19%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$858,120

Down $247,374 (-22%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$399,901

Down $43,832 (-9.9%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $198,869Liabilities 2010: $2,095Net Assets 2010: $196,7742010Assets 2011: $489,265Liabilities 2011: $3,881Net Assets 2011: $485,3842011Assets 2013: $474,983Liabilities 2013: $25,595Net Assets 2013: $449,3882013Assets 2014: $1,167,209Liabilities 2014: $274,088Net Assets 2014: $893,1212014Assets 2015: $1,305,000Liabilities 2015: $11,978Net Assets 2015: $1,293,0222015Assets 2016: $1,465,347Liabilities 2016: $3,181Net Assets 2016: $1,462,1662016Assets 2017: $1,158,125Liabilities 2017: $103,794Net Assets 2017: $1,054,3312017Assets 2019: $1,710,405Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,710,4052019Assets 2020: $1,743,275Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,743,2752020Assets 2021: $1,896,650Liabilities 2021: $1,716Net Assets 2021: $1,894,9342021Assets 2024: $1,812,337Liabilities 2024: $4,089Net Assets 2024: $1,808,2482024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,305,000
Liabilities$11,978
Net Assets$1,293,022
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $199,2572010Expenses 2011: $241,6722011Revenue 2013: $813,494Expenses 2013: $785,842Net Income 2013: $27,6522013Revenue 2014: $1,549,227Expenses 2014: $1,105,494Net Income 2014: $443,7332014Revenue 2015: $1,258,021Expenses 2015: $858,120Net Income 2015: $399,9012015Revenue 2016: $1,378,117Expenses 2016: $1,208,973Net Income 2016: $169,1442016Revenue 2017: $1,462,673Expenses 2017: $1,870,508Net Income 2017: -$407,8352017Revenue 2019: $2,289,197Expenses 2019: $1,896,802Net Income 2019: $392,3952019Revenue 2020: $1,572,210Expenses 2020: $1,539,252Net Income 2020: $32,9582020Revenue 2021: $1,871,078Expenses 2021: $1,719,424Net Income 2021: $151,6542021Revenue 2024: $1,842,364Expenses 2024: $1,691,265Net Income 2024: $151,0992024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,258,021
Expenses$858,120
Net Income$399,901
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Sep 28, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$1,337,967
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities and school districts to ensure foster youth have the skills needed to successfully transition to higher education and adulthood.

To improve the lives of foster children and children at risk of abuse and neglect.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$132,192$568,418▲ $436,226
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$361,479$127,330▼ $234,149
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$186,924$125,153▼ $61,771
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,264$5,749▼ $2,515
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,167,209$1,305,000▲ $137,791
Other Assets Total$478,350$478,350→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$274,088$11,978▼ $262,110
Total Liabilities$274,088$11,978▼ $262,110
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$641,335$1,116,572▲ $475,237
Unrestricted Net Assets$251,786$176,450▼ $75,336
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$893,121$1,293,022▲ $399,901
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,167,209$1,305,000▲ $137,791

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$8,579$8,579
Other Assets Org$478,350--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter SamuelsonPresident
Sherry QuirkVice-Chair, Secretary
Adrien SebroDirector
Barry Glovitchdirector
Charles D HillDirector
Cheri JonesDirector
Conici BlountDirector
Gary LevineDirector
Robert C FellmethDirector
Susan Kay Barker-ClemDirector
Tracy MazuerDirector
Vince ThompsonDirector
Gabrielle GallegosDIRECTOR/ Treasurer as of 8/1/15
Elissa GarrExecutive Director
Stuart HaneyTreasurer Until 8/1/15
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,230,358
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$34
Other Revenue
$27,629
All Other Contributions
$1,066,179
Change in Net Assets
$399,901

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table6$568,418Fair market value
Other Non Cash Contri Table50$29,540Fair market value
Securities Publicly Traded1$5,153Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions57$603,111-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$782,784
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$475,237
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$520,908
Other Revenue Adjustments
$475,237
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,303,692
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,258,021
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$646,071
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,049
Total Fundraising Expense$34,067
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$166,509$30,568$14,972$212,049
Fees for Services Accounting-$45,840-$45,840
Fees for Services Other$18,400-$14,845$33,245
Travel$16,959$3,338$1,445$21,742
Fees for Services Legal-$13,463-$13,463
Office Expenses$59$8,420$1,875$10,354
Insurance$1,326$8,283-$9,609
All Other Expenses$4,330$2,776$930$8,036
Other Expenses$6,401--$6,401
Total Functional Expenses$711,365$112,688$34,067$858,120

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,379,028
Expenses per Audited Statements$858,120
Total Expenses per Form 990$858,120
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$520,908
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$107,575
Fundraising Direct Expenses$79,946
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Celebration for Children's Rights$141,931$101,875$25,936$75,939
Cheers for Children$14,505$5,700$1,994$3,706
Total Events$156,436$107,575$79,946$27,629
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
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The organization provides the 990 to either the Executive Committee or the entire Board for review before submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The Board regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“Compensation is reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Directors to determine whether compensation arrangements are reasonable.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The Organization posts the 990 on its website and on Guidestar's website.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization posts the 990 on its website and on GuideStar's website. Financial Statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Star Inc
EIN
31-1719436
Phone
3102081000
Address
10401 Wyton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Signing Officer

Name
Peter Samuelson
Title
President
Phone
3102081000
Signed
2016-09-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peter Samuelson
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
27
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
Burdette Smith & Bish LLC
Address
4035 Ridge Top Road Suite 550, Fairfax, VA 22030-7411
Preparer
Jeffrey A Smith CPA
Phone
7035915200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 4:

“In 2014, the organization received a collection of various paintings to be used for art appreciation education in the Foster Youth Academy Programs”

Part X, Line 2:

“Fin 48 disclosure: The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. Management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“increase (decrease) in temporarily restricted net assets 475,237.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0To improve the lives of foster children and children at risk of abuse and neglect by strengthening their rights and illuminating systemic failures through advocacy for necessary reforms and targeted programs.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0First Star's Report Card program includes: 1) Childhood Fatality Reporting - First Star has co-published "State Secrecy and Child Deaths in the U.S.", a graded analysis and ranking of state disclosure practices regarding child abuse and neglect fatalities or near fatalities. The report advocates publicizing information about child abuse and neglect in a predictable, consistent, and enforceable manner. First Star also publishes "A Child's Right to Counsel", a graded analysis and ranking of state laws and practices related to children's rights to effective legal representation by competent lawyers specially trained and able to counsel and advocate on their behalf. First Star continues to collect data, conduct detailed analysis and document state practices in reporting such information. 2)Campaign for a child's right to counsel - First Star is working to ensure that all abused and neglected children in America have competent legal representation and a voice during critical court proceedings that implicate their rights and will determine their future. 3)State taking of foster children social security benefits - First Star is working to reform the widespread and unethical practice of states intercepting the social security assets of foster children in order to reimburse themselves for the cost of foster care. First Star published a national report on this topic entitled "The Fleecing of Foster Children: How We Confiscate Their Assets and Undermine Their Financial Security".
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Targeted Litigation - Advocating for the rights of America's abused and neglected children through carefully targeted litigation. Usually taking the form of "amicus curiae" briefs, the organization's legal projects seek out specific cases involving children in which the court's decision may have a much broader impact on abused and neglected children nationwide.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Misc child advocacy programs supporting efforts to ensure safety, dignity and self-hood of abused, neglected and at-risk children, as well as to advance the law in support of child justice initiatives; advocating for a new National Institute of Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence; and providing opportunities for congressional members and their staffs to attend educational sessions that focus on critical issues that can make a tangible difference for children.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0In 2014, the organization received a collection of various paintings to be used for art appreciation education in the Foster Youth Academy Programs
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Fin 48 disclosure: The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. Management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,305,000
Liabilities
$11,978
Net assets
$1,293,022
Revenue
$1,258,021
Expenses
$858,120
Net income
$399,901
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.00$1.81$1.84$1.69$0.15
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.90$0.00$1.89$1.87$1.72$0.15
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.74$0.00$1.74$1.57$1.54$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.71$0.00$1.71$2.29$1.90$0.39
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.16$0.10$1.05$1.46$1.87$0.41
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.47$0.00$1.46$1.38$1.21$0.17
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.01$1.29$1.26$0.86$0.40
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.27$0.89$1.55$1.11$0.44
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.03$0.45$0.81$0.79$0.03
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.24
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.20