Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc
- Assets
- $787.4k
- Revenue
- $565.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- La Crosse, WI
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 10/2020
- EIN
- 39-1469643
Organization Overview
Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc is located in La Crosse, WI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 10/2020, Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth 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 10/2020, Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc generated $565.3k 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 (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $591.3k during the year ending 10/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.4%) 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
BLUE STARS PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. STUDENTS LEARN HOW APPLYING TEAMWORK, DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, GOAL SETTING, AND DISCIPLINE, CONTRIBUTES TO THEIR SUCCESS NOW AND IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BLUE STARS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS - DURING FY 2019, APPROXIMATELY 600 STUDENTS AUDITIONED TO BE PART OF THE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS; HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE SEASON WAS CANCELLED.
BLUE STARS ALUMNI CORPS - DURING FY 2019, THE ALUMNI CORPS THAT TYPICALLY PARTICIPATES IN THE OKTOBERFEST MAPLE LEAF PARADE WAS CANCELLED, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Furlano Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
Russ Gavin Corps Director | 40 | $40,000 | |
John Donahue Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kevin Hanson President | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Jenny Wagner Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jonathan Powell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $317,240 |
| Investment income | -$7,300 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $37,399 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,670 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,054 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $565,288 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $192,378 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,480 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $960 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,345 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $445 |
| Information technology | $13,236 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,913 |
| Travel | $64,147 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $14,176 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $149,441 |
| Insurance | $24,351 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $591,272 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,177 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $126 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,732 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,991 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,488 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $485 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $787,449 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,894 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $374,246 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $60,000 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $170,440 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $636,580 |
| 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 | $150,869 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc has recieved totaling $9,186.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,465 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $721 |
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|---|---|---|
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