Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation

Organization Overview

Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation, operating under the name Icstars, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Icstars employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Icstars 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 08/2023, Icstars generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE JOB SKILLS TRAINING FOR CAREERS IN TECH, AND PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023, I.C.STARS HOSTED 5 TRAINING COHORTS WITH A TOTAL OF 110 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE. PARTICIPANTS GAINED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BUILDING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, HOSTING PRESENTATIONS TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS, AND HONING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. ON AVERAGE, 85% OF EACH COHORT SECURED JOBS IN TECHNOLOGY ROLES SUCH AS TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICE, JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST WITH AN INITIAL TO THEIR ANNUAL EARNINGS OF APPROXIMATELY 120%. AFTER ONE YEAR, PARTICIPANTS ANNUAL EARNINGS INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 200%. I.C.STARS INSTRUCTORS, CASE MANAGERS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, AND APPROXIMATELY 650 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS OUTCOME. ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING TOOLS INCLUDE PLURALSIGHT, TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, CIVICS LESSONS, STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT AND NETWORKING EVENTS. IN ADDITION, I.C.STARS ALUMNI DELIVERED TECH WORKSHOPS TO MORE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIPS.I.C.STARS PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO 118 RECENT GRADUATES AND OVER 50 ALUMNI. FOR MANY GRADUATES, THE INITIAL EMPLOYMENT WAS AS A TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICE, SOMETIMES THROUGH I.C.STARS' EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; WHICH PROVIDES AN EXTRA LAYER OF SUPPORT AND CHECK-INS WITH EMPLOYERS. RECENT GRADUATES RECEIVED SUPPORT FOR 20 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE 4-MONTH IMMERSIVE TRAINING: I.C.STARS' STAFF PROVIDES ONGOING 1:1 CHECK-INS, MONTHLY GROUP SESSIONS THAT INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY WITH EMPLOYERS WHEN NECESSARY. TEN RESIDENTS ALSO PURSUED HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREES.I.C.STARS HELD EIGHT INDUSTRY EVENTS, FOUR IN CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE, WITH SEVEN IN-PERSON AND ONE VIRTUAL. THESE EVENTS BUILD THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL CAPITAL OF PARTICIPANTS AND ALUMNI AND STRENGTHEN THE TECH SECTOR BY BRINGING TOGETHER TECH LEADERS, HIRING MANAGERS, AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS. IN TOTAL, JUST 800 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE EVENTS. EVENTS INCLUDED TWO HACK-A-THONS INSPIRED BY MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY WHICH PROVIDED LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INSIGHTS INTO SCALING THEIR IMPACT, FOUR EVENTS FOCUSED ON TECH INNOVATIONS IN SOCIAL MEDIA, LAW, AND HEALTHCARE WITH KEYNOTES FROM META, FROEDHERT HEALTH, AND NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, AND TWO EVENTS TO CELEBRATE OUR IMPACT WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FROM GE HEALTHCARE AND ACCENTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Edelstein
Board Chair
$0
Richard Linden
Vice Chair
$0
Kevin Greer
Treasurer
$0
William Caraher
Director
$0
Kevin Gates
Director
$0
Kevin Mcfall
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
56-02 Realty Company Llc
Lessor
$179,132
Middleton Milwaukee Investors Llc
Lessor
$123,828
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$333,105
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,411,359
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,901
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,744,464
Total Program Service Revenue$1,253,925
Investment income $30,315
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $60,330
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,137,599

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