Gliding Stars
- Assets
- $691.9k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 09/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 16-1467439
Organization Overview
Gliding Stars is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Gliding Stars employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gliding Stars is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Gliding Stars generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GLIDING STARS, INC. PROVIDES ADAPTIVE ICE SKATING PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AND ENHANCED SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF ICE SKATING SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE IN AN ANNUAL ICE SKATING SHOW. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS CHAPTERS IN NEW LOCATIONS, PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERTISE, ACTS AS A RESOURCE TO INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS, AND PROMOTES MAKING ICE SKATING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GLIDING STARS, INC. PROVIDES DIRECT TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO CHAPTER PROGRAMS TEACHING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO SKATE IN WEEKLY PARTICIPATION IN ON ICE PROGRAMS AND AN END OF SEASON ICE SHOW.
GLIDING STARS, INC. PROVIDES DIRECT TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO CHAPTER PROGRAMS TEACHING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO SKATE IN WEEKLY PARTICIPATION IN ON ICE PROGRAMS AND AN END OF SEASON ICE SHOW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth O'donnell President | Officer | 40 | $79,601 |
Arthur P Thomas PHD Chairman, Se | Trustee | $0 | |
Ernest Mathews Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Courtney Reynolds Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Gale Sanders Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Theresa Schosek Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,704 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $22,990 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,256,075 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,015,177 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,308,769 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $94,164 |
| Investment income | $80 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $9,933 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,412,946 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,078 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,748 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,058,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $175 |
| Office expenses | $3,345 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,964 |
| Travel | $3,165 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,156 |
| Insurance | $8,906 |
| All other expenses | $19,099 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,273,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,871 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $334,995 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $44,465 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $107,610 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $691,941 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $156 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $691,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $691,941 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Gliding Stars has recieved totaling $32,133.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $14,398 |
Vera B Arrison Foundation North Tonawanda, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Zeron Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
William And Diane Hein Foundation Williamsville, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $135 |
Joanne And Frank Collins Charitablefoundation Lewiston, NY PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $100 |
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