North Star Of Chester County is located in West Chester, PA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2023, North Star Of Chester County employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Star Of Chester County 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 06/2023, North Star Of Chester County generated $298.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES & MENTORING FOR LOW-INCOME SINGLE WORKING PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND GUIDE THEM TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FOOD/GAS GIFT CARDS, ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (ACCESS TO OFFICE PANTRY,FINANCIAL AID FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, FINANCIAL AID FOR EDUCATION) FOR 20 DIFFERENT FAMILIES, INCLUDING 34 CHILDREN.THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESULTED IN 4,650 NIGHTS OF HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND FAMILY STABILITY.
NORTH STAR WAS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING AND PRODUCTION OF THE 11TH ANNUAL CHESTER COUNTY SINGLE MOTHERS' CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN APRIL AND INCLUDED A RESOURCE FAIR, WORKSHOPS RELATED TO FINANCE, SELF CARE, HOME BUYING, MENTORSHIP, WORK-LIFE BALANCE, LEGAL AID, AND CHILDCARE. THE EVENT SERVED 75 SINGLE MOTHERS AND PROVIDED FREE LUNCH, FREE CHILDCARE, AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR MOMS IN NEED. NORTH STAR ALSO SUPPORTED CHILDREN OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, DISTRIBUTING DONATED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND BOOKS TO 34 CHILDREN. NORTH STAR ALSO PAID AN AVERAGE OF 316 EACH FOR 18 CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP OR PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. NORTH STAR PROVIDED FINANCIAL SPPORT FOR TWO INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, OR ACHIEVE ADDITIONAL JOB CERTIFICATIONS, IN THE FORM OF REGISTRATION FEES, TUITION AND PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS.
CASE MANAGEMENT AND INITIAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR 12 APPLICANT FAMILIES INCLUDING 22 CHILDREN, AND RESPONSES TO OVER 302 INQUIRIES.
NORTH STAR OF CHESTER COUNTY OPERATES AN IN-OFFICE PANTRY FOR OUR FAMILIES. 1 VOLUNTEER MAINTAINS THE PANTRY, CHECKING INVENTORY AND REFILLING IT AS NEEDED, LOGGING 18 HOURS OF SERVICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stuart Brooks President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Breiner Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rae Morgan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Liddick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James N Pepperman Assistant Tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Mueller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $15,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $90,367 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,625 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $175,112 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,209 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $300,104 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,779 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,308 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $298,575 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $59,120 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,272 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,854 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $67,326 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,441 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $354 |
Office expenses | $16,773 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,300 |
Travel | $1,231 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $444 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,534 |
All other expenses | $3,599 |
Total functional expenses | $272,760 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,857 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $15,000 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,297 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $38,391 |
Total assets | $306,545 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,058 |
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 | $37,091 |
Total liabilities | $55,149 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $213,358 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,038 |
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 | $306,545 |