Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1999
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-4253411
Organization Overview
Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation 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 08/2021, Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation 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 08/2021, Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TECHNICAL SKILL TRAINING, CAREER READINESS, AND MENTORSHIP FOR UNDERSERVED YOUNG ADULTS HELPING LAUNCH THEIR CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
I.C.STARS DELIVERED 1,000 HOURS OF PROJECT-BASED TRAINING TO 75 UNDERSERVED ADULTS. THEY GAINED IN-DEMAND CODING, CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ALONG WITH A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. 88% OF GRADUATES SECURED JOBS IN TECHNOLOGY AS A RESULT OF THE TRAINING, RESULTING IN AN INITIAL ANNUAL EARNINGS INCREASE OF APPROXIMATELY 175%. I.C.STARS INSTRUCTORS, CASE MANAGERS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, AND APPROXIMATELY 700 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS OUTCOME. ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANT SUPPORTS INCLUDED EMERGENCY FUNDS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND NEW WORKSHOPS AROUND SELF-ADVOCACY AND THE VIRTUAL WORKPLACE.I.C.STARS PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 80 RECENT GRADUATES AND ALUMNI. THIS INCLUDED EMPLOYING 11 GRADUATES THROUGH I.C.STARS' SOCIAL STAFFING ENTERPRISE. AS PART OF THIS SERVICE, I.C.STARS PROVIDED ONGOING CHECK-INS WITH GRADUATE TALENT AS WELL AS THEIR MANAGERS. RECENT GRADUATES ALSO RECEIVED ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING SERVICES, CONTINUING EDUCATION SUPPORT - INCLUDING INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS AND DEGREE PROGRAMS THROUGH I.C.STARS PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.I.C.STARS HELPED BUILD THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL CAPITAL OF PARTICIPANTS AND ALUMNI BY HOSTING NINE VIRTUAL CONVENINGS, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 950 INDIVIDUALS. EVENTS INCLUDED A SERIES FEATURING I.C.STARS ALUMNI IN CONVERSATION WITH LEADERS SUCH AS DR. JANE GOODALL AND FLINT WATER CRISIS ACTIVIST DR. MONA HANNA-ATTISHA. I.C.STARS HOSTED AN INTERACTIVE EVENT ABOUT DR. KING'S LEGACY, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN THE I.C.STARS COMMUNITY. OTHER EVENTS IN CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE INCLUDED A PANEL OF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS AND TEAM OF I.C.STARS LEARNERS DISCUSSING THE TECH SOLUTION THEY DEVELOPED, AN EVENT CENTERED AROUND THE THEME OF "SUPERHERO DUOS" OF CIOS AND I.C.STARS ALUMNI, AND OTHER EVENTS FOCUSED ON NONTRADITIONAL TALENT AND THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND EQUITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Mcfall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Kastrul CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $126,879 |
Elizabeth Ferruelo Cro | Officer | 40 | $111,278 |
David Edelstein Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Glickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Linden Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
56-02 Realty Company Llc Lessor | 8/30/20 | $179,132 |
Middleton Milwaukee Investors Llc Lessor | 8/30/20 | $123,828 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $10,230 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,021 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,938,660 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $87,415 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,004,911 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $773,217 |
| Investment income | $3,393 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $304,231 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,085,752 |
| 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. | $383,239 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,445 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,161,026 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $160,588 |
| Other employee benefits | $159,810 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,210 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $124,754 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $400,758 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,073 |
| Office expenses | $6,517 |
| Information technology | $35,611 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $229,671 |
| Travel | $18,121 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,878 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,203 |
| Insurance | $15,673 |
| All other expenses | $45,072 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,109,516 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $176,487 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $316,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,181,078 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,376 |
| 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 | $478 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,200 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $124,079 |
| Other assets | $176,527 |
| Total assets | $2,066,650 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $198,769 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $348,769 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,082,881 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $635,000 |
| 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 | $2,066,650 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation has recieved totaling $3,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,500 |
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