Morning Star Expeditions Inc is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morning Star Expeditions 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 12/2020, Morning Star Expeditions Inc generated $26.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MORNING STAR EXPEDITIONS, INC. SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO SMALL URBAN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION PUTS PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE SAFETY BENEFITS THAT SMALL HIGH SCHOOLS PROVIDE TO THEIR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.THE ORGANIZATION HAS INCREASED THE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT OF THE SMALL HIGH SCHOOL CONCEPT AS IT RELATED TO AND PROVIDES SCHOOL SAFETY, ESPECIALLY RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF THE DAVID KAISER RESEARCH REPORTS AND JOHN D HALVERSON'S MASTERS THEISIS "SCHOOL ZONE" (UTEXAS@AUSTIN) 2021.NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF, OR BE DISTRIBUTABLE . TO ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OR AGENTS OR OTHER PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CORPORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE HAVE BEEN PHASING INTO YOUTH MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR YOUNG ADULTS IN MONTANA. WE ARE GOING TO PATTERN THIS PROGRAM AFTER THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMUNITA CENACOLO AMERICA FOUNDED IN THE LAST CENTURY IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. IN 2020 WE CONTINUE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICERS TO DEVELOP AND BRING THE CENACOLO PROGRAM BENEFITS TO MONTANA AND LOCKWOOD.
ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE EDUCATION METHODS AND SCHOOL FUNDING IN MONTANA (ESPECIALLY DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL URBAN SCHOOLS). SINCE 2016 WE HAVE FOCUSED ON SMALL URBAN SCHOOLS IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA, ESPECIALLY IN PROVIDING THE SAME KIND OF BASIC ENTITLEMENT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA AS THAT PROVIDED TO SMALL RURAL SCHOOLS.IN 2013, THE FUNDING FOR MONTANA URBAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAS IMPROVED CONSIDERABLY THROUGH REVITALIZATION OF THE BASIC ENTITLEMENT FOR "SCHOOL GROUPS, NOT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, BUT IT DID PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION TO THE BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AN INCREASE OF ALMOST $150 ANNUALLY PER STUDENT. THAT IS A RESULT OF OUR LONG TERM EFFORTS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY AND STATE LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS (ACTIVELY SINCE 2000).WE ACCOMPLISHED OUR GOAL OF PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES OF LOCKWOOD AND EAST HELENA, MONTANA IN THEIR QUEST TO HAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. (IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT OUR EXIT POLL OF A SCHOOL ELECTION IN LOCKWOOD IN 2007 SHOWED 69.3% SUPPORT FOR A LOCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL -- THAT IS EXACTLY THE SAME 69.3% SUPPORT THAT THE LOCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BALLOT ISSUE RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER OF 2017.) THE HIGH SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES (2020-21) AND HOSTING THE BILLINGS SYMPHONY AND THE EASTERN MONTANA CLASS A PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AT "LOCKWOOD STADIUM."WE ARE ALSO EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE FUNDING THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON INCOME TAX CREDITS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO EXISTING FUNDING OPTIONS. WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORTED THE US SUPREME COURT DECISION FOR THE PLAINTIFF IN ESPINOZA V. MONTANA (OVERTURNING THE STATE BLAINE AMENDMENT AND ALLOWING INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR TAXPAYERS PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC K-12 STUDENTS WITHOUT BIGOTRY). IN 2021, MONTANA CREATED TAX CREDITS FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Conrad Stroebe Secretary / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Teresa Stroebe President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Reinhart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,372 |
Investment income | $111 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $706 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,610 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
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 | $7,314 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11 |
Fees for services: Other | $160 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $900 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $690 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,075 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,160 |
Investments—other securities | $2,669,841 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,840,974 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,558 |
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 | $82,978 |
Total liabilities | $98,536 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,742,438 |
Beg. Balance | $2,184,347 |
Net Contributions | $46,450 |
Ending Balance | $2,230,797 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Astrophysical Research Consortium Seattle, WA | $37,277,720 | $10,056,794 |
West Star Foundation Reno, NV | $0 | $3,670 |
Wyoming Star Gazing Jackson, WY | $307,258 | $457,499 |
Mars Society Inc Lakewood, CO | $1,278,730 | $1,351,262 |
Northern Star Foundation St Paul, MN | $4,865,518 | -$111,555 |
Order Of Eastern Star Of Montana White Sulphur Springs, MT | $935,366 | $109,892 |
Grand Mesa Observatory Whitewater, CO | $170,910 | $0 |