Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- La Crosse, WI
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- 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 10/2023, Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc employed 22 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 10/2023, Blue Stars Performing Arts For Youth Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BLUE STARS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS - DURING FY 2022, APPROXIMATELY 165 STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL 10,000 MILES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. TO PERFORM A MUSICAL AND VISUAL MARCHING PROGRAM. THE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS PARTICIPATED IN MANY COMMUNITY EVENTS.
BLUE STARS ALUMNI CORPS - DURING FY 2022, APPROXIMATELY 80 ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS OF THE BLUE STARS PARTICIPATED IN THE ANNUAL MAPLE LEAF PARADE THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THE OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL IN LA CROSSE, WI.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Furlano Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $88,000 |
Brad Harris Corps Director | 40 | $60,500 | |
Kevin Hanson President | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Bruce Furlano Vice President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Timothy Kviz Treasurer | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Jenny Wagner Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $3,347 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,661 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $408,383 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $141,941 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $420,391 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,136,735 |
| Investment income | $18,503 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,049 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,250 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,132 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,732,442 |
| 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. | $271,475 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,845 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $303,386 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,260 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,017 |
| 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 | $2,259 |
| Information technology | $13,978 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,376 |
| Travel | $713,775 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $23,141 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $195,529 |
| Insurance | $30,588 |
| All other expenses | $8,101 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,033,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,247 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $173 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,918 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $40,668 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,759 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $486,647 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $676,087 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $54,425 |
| Total assets | $1,574,924 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,502 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,900 |
| 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 | $500,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $51,069 |
| Total liabilities | $656,471 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $848,905 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,548 |
| 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 | $1,574,924 |