First Star Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-1719436
Organization Overview
First Star Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Star Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Star Inc 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 12/2021, First Star Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FOSTER CHILDREN AND CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOSTER YOUTH ACADEMIES: FIRST STAR PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO MAKE A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN FOSTER YOUTH AND CHANGE THE COURSE OF THEIR LIVES, FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. EACH FOSTER YOUTH ACADEMY IS A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOSTER YOUTH THAT SHOWS THEM THEY BELONG ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS, AND HELPS THEM GET THERE. YOUTH LIVE ON AN ELITE COLLEGE CAMPUS EACH SUMMER THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL, AND RETURN 1-2 DAYS EACH MONTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE UNIVERSITY BECOMES A SECOND HOME THAT INSPIRES AND ENABLES THEM. EACH ACADEMY KEEPS YOUTH ON TRACK FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, EQUIPS THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS NEEDED FOR ADULTHOOD, TRAINS THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, AND ENSURES THAT ALL YOUTH EXIT FOSTER CARE WITH LIFELONG ADULT SUPPORTERS.
MISCELLANEOUS CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAMS IMPROVING THE LIVES OF FOSTER YOUTH
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lyndsey Collins Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $144,787 |
Robin Winston Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $112,831 |
Brian Gray Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Samuelson President/co-Founder/acting Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Adrien Sebro Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Glen Friedman Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $92,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,778,678 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,871,078 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,871,078 |
| 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. | $257,618 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,053 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $374,933 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,878 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,772 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,235 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,371 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,735 |
| Information technology | $4,369 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,492 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,335 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,667 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,719,424 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,400,584 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $487,099 |
| 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 | $6,967 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,000 |
| Total assets | $1,896,650 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,716 |
| 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 | $1,716 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $875,279 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,019,655 |
| 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 | $1,896,650 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that First Star Inc has recieved totaling $1,575,882.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FIRST STAR BRUIN SCHOLARS ACADEMY IN LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY IN NEW YORK. | $330,000 |
Conrad N Hilton Foundation Westlake Village, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FIRST STAR BRUIN SCHOLARS ACADEMY IN LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY IN NEW YORK. | $325,000 |
C G Charitable Fund Layton, UT PURPOSE: IMPROVE LIFE SKILLS OF FOSTER YOUTHS | $200,000 |
Julian Grace Foundation Highland Park, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $126,000 |
The Patrick J Mcgovern Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL STEAM ACADEMY. | $100,000 |
Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $100,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated San Leandro, CA | $4,867,189 | $19,457,614 |
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Outside In Portland, OR | $20,557,070 | $19,364,010 |
Yamhill Community Action Partnership Mcminnville, OR | $6,898,009 | $17,038,077 |
California Human Development Corp Santa Rosa, CA | $9,372,537 | $16,167,799 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Northern California Concord, CA | $7,407,903 | $15,266,538 |
Global Support And Development Redwood City, CA | $35,645,225 | $48,473,756 |
Oregon Human Development Corporation Gresham, OR | $1,006,372 | $15,394,021 |
Louis And Gladyce Foster Family Foundation Stockton, CA | $0 | $100,317 |
Union Of Pan Asian Communities San Diego, CA | $5,542,645 | $15,801,296 |
Psa Behavioral Health Agency Phoenix, AZ | $11,491,382 | $16,032,932 |