Civic Intelligence

The Black Star Project

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-4098045

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

Organization Profileblackstarproject.org
3509 S King Dr APT 2BChicago, IL 60653

(773) 285-3600

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

24th percentile

-8.8%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$41,488

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$73,689

Down $53,584 (-42%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$38,301

Down $61,372 (-62%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$35,388

Up $7,788 (+28%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$691,420

Up $81,338 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$752,108

Up $269,824 (+56%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$60,688

Down $188,486 (-147%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $271,127Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $271,1272011Assets 2012: $201,417Liabilities 2012: $1,055Net Assets 2012: $200,3622012Assets 2013: $169,757Liabilities 2013: $1,055Net Assets 2013: $168,7022013Assets 2014: $154,902Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $154,9022014Assets 2015: $153,588Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $153,5882015Assets 2016: $155,991Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $155,9912016Assets 2017: $62,858Liabilities 2017: $3,227Net Assets 2017: $59,6312017Assets 2018: $97,798Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $97,7982018Assets 2019: $2,666Liabilities 2019: $4,161Net Assets 2019: -$1,4952019Assets 2020: $38,574Liabilities 2020: $39,455Net Assets 2020: -$8812020Assets 2021: $193,182Liabilities 2021: $15,632Net Assets 2021: $177,5502021Assets 2022: $39,115Liabilities 2022: $21,498Net Assets 2022: $17,6172022Assets 2023: $127,273Liabilities 2023: $27,600Net Assets 2023: $99,6732023Assets 2024: $73,689Liabilities 2024: $35,388Net Assets 2024: $38,3012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$73,689
Liabilities$35,388
Net Assets$38,301
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $1,771,2802011Expenses 2012: $1,758,1142012Revenue 2013: $1,345,132Expenses 2013: $1,376,792Net Income 2013: -$31,6602013Revenue 2014: $1,556,609Expenses 2014: $1,570,409Net Income 2014: -$13,8002014Revenue 2015: $1,306,676Expenses 2015: $1,305,963Net Income 2015: $7132015Revenue 2016: $887,528Expenses 2016: $885,125Net Income 2016: $2,4032016Revenue 2017: $798,254Expenses 2017: $892,882Net Income 2017: -$94,6282017Revenue 2018: $344,862Expenses 2018: $307,695Net Income 2018: $37,1672018Revenue 2019: $94,298Expenses 2019: $193,218Net Income 2019: -$98,9202019Revenue 2020: $207,949Expenses 2020: $207,335Net Income 2020: $6142020Revenue 2021: $356,248Expenses 2021: $177,817Net Income 2021: $178,4312021Revenue 2022: $300,693Expenses 2022: $326,838Net Income 2022: -$26,1452022Revenue 2023: $610,082Expenses 2023: $482,284Net Income 2023: $127,7982023Revenue 2024: $691,420Expenses 2024: $752,108Net Income 2024: -$60,6882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$691,420
Expenses$752,108
Net Income-$60,688
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
$691,420
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To elevate the consciousness and involvement of african americans in areas of finance, economics banking, law, management, business, entrepreneurship, saving and investment.

To elevate the conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$123,306$70,912▼ $52,394
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,967$2,381▼ $1,586
Total Assets$127,273$73,689▼ $53,584
Other Assets Total-$396-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$27,600$35,388▲ $7,788
Total Liabilities$27,600$35,388▲ $7,788
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$99,673$38,301▼ $61,372
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$99,673$38,301▼ $61,372
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$127,273$73,689▼ $53,584

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,381$7,525$9,906
Other Land Buildings-$4,672$4,672
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Gloria SmithExec DirectorFT$41,488$41,488

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James ColonDirector
Lee BlakemoreDirector
Peter P TongDirector
Gloria SmithSecretary
Cathy ClarkTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$685,000
Program Service Revenue
$5,000
Investment Income
$97
Other Revenue
$1,323
All Other Contributions
$272,127
Change in Net Assets
$-60,688
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$441,410
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$310,698
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$245,568-$245,568
Fees for Services Other$99,108$66,476-$165,584
Other Employee Benefits-$43,974-$43,974
Occupancy-$38,040-$38,040
Office Expenses-$37,819-$37,819
Travel$13,861$22,562-$36,423
Advertising$21,495--$21,495
Payroll Taxes-$21,156-$21,156
Information Technology-$16,049-$16,049
All Other Expenses-$6,856-$6,856
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,750-$6,750
Insurance-$3,021-$3,021
Depreciation Depletion-$2,379-$2,379
Fees for Services Legal-$1,011-$1,011
Other Expenses$70,646$928-$928
Total Functional Expenses$235,337$516,771$0$752,108
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
Federal income taxes$35,388
Due to fiscalagencies-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Exec director comp is set by the board of directors”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director before filing”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Black Star Project
EIN
36-4098045
Phone
7732853600
Address
3509 S King Dr APT 2B, Chicago, IL 60653

Signing Officer

Name
Gloria Smith
Title
Exec Director
Phone
7732853600
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gloria Smith
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
27

Preparer

Firm
Rosetree & Company
Address
8831 Kenneth, Skokie, IL 60076
Preparer
Richard Rosenbaum
Phone
8476734010
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$73,689
Liabilities
$35,388
Net assets
$38,301
Revenue
$691,420
Expenses
$752,108
Net income
-$60,688
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.07$0.04$0.04$0.69$0.75$0.06
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.03$0.10$0.61$0.48$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.02$0.02$0.30$0.33$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.02$0.18$0.36$0.18$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.04$0.00$0.21$0.21$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.19$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.34$0.31$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.80$0.89$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.89$0.89$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$1.31$1.31$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$1.56$1.57$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$1.35$1.38$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.00$0.20$1.76
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.00$0.27$1.77