Civic Intelligence

Blackstar Projects Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 75-3129761

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization ProfileBLACKSTARFEST.ORG

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1901 South 9th Street 414Philadelphia, PA 19148

(267) 603-2755

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

79th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$131,053

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

88%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,931,726

Up $1,842,788 (+88%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$3,603,113

Up $1,527,217 (+74%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$328,613

Up $315,571 (+2420%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,267,503

Up $1,614,393 (+61%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,740,286

Up $1,748,892 (+176%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$1,527,217

Down $134,499 (-8.1%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $6,447Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $27,797Net Assets 2015: $27,7972015Assets 2016: $0Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $13,318Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $13,3182017Assets 2018: $31,752Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $31,7522018Assets 2019: $249,180Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $249,1802019Assets 2020: $2,088,938Liabilities 2020: $13,042Net Assets 2020: $2,075,8962020Assets 2021: $3,931,726Liabilities 2021: $328,613Net Assets 2021: $3,603,1132021Assets 2022: $5,546,062Liabilities 2022: $586,224Net Assets 2022: $4,959,8382022Assets 2023: $4,702,471Liabilities 2023: $537,317Net Assets 2023: $4,165,1542023Assets 2024: $3,492,918Liabilities 2024: $392,524Net Assets 2024: $3,100,3942024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,931,726
Liabilities$328,613
Net Assets$3,603,113
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $78,477Expenses 2014: $72,030Net Income 2014: $6,4472014Revenue 2015: $186,478Expenses 2015: $164,878Net Income 2015: $21,6002015Revenue 2016: $263,099Expenses 2016: $244,985Net Income 2016: $18,1142016Revenue 2017: $290,516Expenses 2017: $323,110Net Income 2017: -$32,5942017Revenue 2018: $474,086Expenses 2018: $455,652Net Income 2018: $18,4342018Revenue 2019: $739,905Expenses 2019: $522,477Net Income 2019: $217,4282019Revenue 2020: $2,653,110Expenses 2020: $991,394Net Income 2020: $1,661,7162020Revenue 2021: $4,267,503Expenses 2021: $2,740,286Net Income 2021: $1,527,2172021Revenue 2022: $5,152,810Expenses 2022: $3,796,085Net Income 2022: $1,356,7252022Revenue 2023: $4,991,696Expenses 2023: $5,786,380Net Income 2023: -$794,6842023Revenue 2024: $3,675,666Expenses 2024: $4,740,426Net Income 2024: -$1,064,7602024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$4,267,503
Expenses$2,740,286
Net Income$1,527,217
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$4,293,003
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote media arts and films made by black artists

Promoting film and visual culture by people of color, blackstar is focused on creating the spaces and resources needed to uplift the work of black, brown and indigenous artists working outside of the confines of genre.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$817,392$1,998,946▲ $1,181,554
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,268,896$1,310,583▲ $41,687
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$500,213▲ $500,213
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$59,259▲ $59,259
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,500$0▼ $1,500
Total Assets$2,088,938$3,931,726▲ $1,842,788
Other Assets Total$1,150$62,725▲ $61,575
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,542$328,613▲ $323,071
Deferred Revenue$7,500$0▼ $7,500
Total Liabilities$13,042$328,613▲ $315,571
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,377,059$2,904,159▲ $1,527,100
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$698,837$698,954▲ $117
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,075,896$3,603,113▲ $1,527,217
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,088,938$3,931,726▲ $1,842,788
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maori Karmael HolmesArtistic Director & CEOPT$127,526$3,527$131,053
Sara Zia E HughesCOOFT$103,503$3,038$106,541

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Denise C BeekCo-chair
Sekou CampbellCo-chair
Sunandad GhoshDirector
Ted PassonDirector
Taj ReidDirector (thru August)
Michael GardenDirector (thru June)
Tayyib SmithSecretary
Amanda Branson GillTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,110,703
Program Service Revenue
$140,957
Investment Income
$117
Other Revenue
$15,726
All Other Contributions
$4,110,703
Change in Net Assets
$1,527,217

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,293,003
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-25,500
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,450
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-25,500
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,300,453
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,267,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,576,141
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$849,111
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$315,034
Total Fundraising Expense$158,794
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$757,414$31,905$43,737$833,056
Other Salaries and Wages$317,272$117,147$53,692$488,111
Grants to Domestic Individuals$307,250--$307,250
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$154,436$57,023$26,135$237,594
Office Expenses$153,878$16,114$10,197$180,189
Travel$147,673$8,872$4,391$160,936
Information Technology$54,995$7,820$4,249$67,064
Other Employee Benefits$43,358$16,009$7,338$66,705
Payroll Taxes$36,856$13,608$6,237$56,701
Occupancy$32,481$5,213$2,406$40,100
Fees for Services Accounting-$29,000-$29,000
Insurance$62$7,801$5$7,868
Grants to Domestic Orgs$7,784--$7,784
All Other Expenses$6,103$239$117$6,459
Fees for Services Legal-$5,344-$5,344
Advertising-$3,050-$3,050
Other Expenses$1,937$203$128$2,268
Total Functional Expenses$2,261,815$319,677$158,794$2,740,286

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,773,236
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,740,286
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,740,286
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$32,950
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Dave Purchase ProjectTacoma, WA501c3General Support$7,304
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
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 A, Line 4

“The organization filed a certificate of amendment of the certificate of incorporation in 2021 in which it amended its legal name from the black lily, inc. To blackstar projects, inc.”

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

“The president approves the form 990 and sends it to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

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

“Each director, officer, employee, and volunteer must annually disclose all actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest and any previously unreported conflicts of interest. After disclosure of the actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest, the board shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists. To address a conflict of interest, the board shall meet to make a decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arragement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes it governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blackstar Projects Inc
EIN
75-3129761
Phone
2676032755
Address
1901 SOUTH 9TH STREET 414, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Zia Ebrahimi
Title
Chief Operating Officer
Phone
2676032755
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Zia Ebrahimi
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
11
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
419 N LEE ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-2301
Preparer
Glenn Miller CPA
Phone
7035190990
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting and other professional fees: program service expenses 757,414. Management and general expenses 27,236. Fundraising expenses 43,737. Total expenses 828,387. Payroll fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,669. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,669.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold part viii, line 10b -25,500.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold part viii, line 10b 25,500.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COST OF GOODS SOLD PART VIII, LINE 10B -25,500.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD PART VIII, LINE 10B 25,500.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - FILM
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0GENERAL SUPPORT
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BLACKSTAR SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH ALL FISCAL SPONSORSHIP RECIPIENTS OUTLINING THE PARAMETERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE COMPILED AND AVAILABLE TO THE RECIPIENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION FILED A CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IN 2021 IN WHICH IT AMENDED ITS LEGAL NAME FROM THE BLACK LILY, INC. TO BLACKSTAR PROJECTS, INC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE FORM 990 AND SENDS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AND VOLUNTEER MUST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ALL ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANY PREVIOUSLY UNREPORTED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE ACTUAL, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. TO ADDRESS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD SHALL MEET TO MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRAGEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONSULTING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 757,414. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 27,236. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 43,737. TOTAL EXPENSES 828,387. PAYROLL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,669. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,669.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,931,726
Liabilities
$328,613
Net assets
$3,603,113
Revenue
$4,267,503
Expenses
$2,740,286
Net income
$1,527,217
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.49$0.39$3.10$3.68$4.74$1.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.70$0.54$4.17$4.99$5.79$0.79
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.55$0.59$4.96$5.15$3.80$1.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.93$0.33$3.60$4.27$2.74$1.53
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.01$2.08$2.65$0.99$1.66
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.74$0.52$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.47$0.46$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.29$0.32$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.24$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$0.19$0.16$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.08$0.07$0.01