Daystar Foundation And Library Inc

Organization Overview

Daystar Foundation And Library Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Daystar Foundation And Library Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Daystar Foundation And Library 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 12/2021, Daystar Foundation And Library Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GATHER AND PRESERVE A WIDE RANGE OF HISTORICAL ITEMS RELATED TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MAINTENANCE OF RARE BOOK/DOCUMENT COLLECTIONDAYSTAR HOUSES AND MAINTAINS A RARE AND UNIQUE COLLECTION OF BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND THE PRACTICE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. ITS LIBRARY AND FACILITY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR STUDY, RESEARCH, INSPIRATION, AND TO FOSTER A DEEPER AND MORE WIDESPREAD INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. THE NUMBER OF VISITS TO DAYSTAR WAS OVER 585 DURING 2021.STATEMENT CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.DAYSTAR RECEIVES, ON AVERAGE, OVER 110 CALLS A YEAR REQUESTING ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTIONS. DAYSTAR'S WEBSITE (DAYSTARFOUNDATION.ORG) HAD 7,491 USERS IN 2021, WITH OVER 10,021 SESSIONS AND OVER 24,411 PAGE VIEWS. THE DAYSTAR COLLECTIONS INCLUDE EARLY EDITIONS OF THE PUBLISHED WRITINGS OF MRS. EDDY, THE DISCOVERER AND FOUNDER OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RELIGION, ORIGINAL LETTERS WRITTEN BY MRS. EDDY, REMINISCENCES PREPARED BY THOSE WHO KNEW HER, AND NUMEROUS BOOKS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS ABOUT HER AND THE EMERGENCE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY AMERICA. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE COLLECTION ARE HISTORIC BIBLES AND COMMENTARIES. DAYSTAR'S MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF SUCH BOOKS, DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS MEANS THAT THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE WILL BE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. DAYSTAR HAS A HISTORIC COLLECTION OF RARE BIBLES, DATING BACK TO 1606, AS WELL AS A SELECTION OF WELL-KNOWN BIBLE RESEARCH WORKS. DAYSTAR'S EXHIBITS INCLUDE BIBLES FROM THE SEVENTEENTH, EIGHTEENTH, AND NINETEENTH CENTURIES.


PRESENTATION SERIES REGARDING THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE, CHRISTIANITY, AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. THE PANDEMIC HINDERED ATTENDANCE AT DAYSTAR'S TWO ONSITE EVENTS.DURING THE ASSOCIATION WEEK GUESTS ARE OFFERED TOURS OF DAYSTAR, ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION, AND RESEARCH HELP. THE TRAVELING PROGRAM AND THE NEW ENGLAND FIELD PROGRAM WERE CANCELLED DURING 2021 DUE TO THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, BUT THEY WILL BE CONTINUED WHEN THE RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED.STATEMENT CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE FALL EVENT INCLUDED TOURS OF THE LIBRARY; TIME FOR GUESTS TO STUDY AND RESEARCH; A HARP CONCERT; A PIANO DUET CONCERT WITH VARIATIONS ON HYMNS FROM "THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HYMNAL; A MOVIE ABOUT AN EARLY WORKER IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MOVEMENT, JULIAN ALCO; A STAFF PANEL PRESENTATION ABOUT ITEMS IN THE LIBRARY COLLECTION; AND A TALK BY AUTHOR JAMES ROSEBUSH ABOUT PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN'S PRACTICE OF CHRISTIANITY.


AV RESTORATION AND PRESERVATIONDAYSTAR IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING A/V PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE, CHRISTIANITY, AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. IT DIGITALLY RESTORES AND ARCHIVES ITS COLLECTION OF HISTORIC A/V PROGRAMS TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO VISITORS IN THE LIBRARY NOW AND FOR YEARS TO COME.


INVESTMENT IN ABBOTT MARKER SYSTEMS, LLC AND BOOKSTORE SALESTHE ACTIVITIES OF ABBOTT MARKER SYSTEMS, LLC IS SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE OF PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE RELIGION AND THE PRACTICE AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF METAL BOOK MARKERS FOR THE STUDY OF WEEKLY BIBLE LESSONS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SELLS VARIOUS MATERIALS RELATED TO THE STUDY OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Betty Ann Ridley
Chairman Until 12/7/21
$157,967
Kathleen W Starrett-Exec Dir
& Pres - Trustee As Of Dec 2021
$150,485
Valerie Bookout
Secretary
$92,156
Dixie Aufderheide
Vice Chairman
$0
Ron Lawrence
Treasurer
$0
Bea Etienne
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Julie Wyatt
Building Design And Decor
$182,037
Lippert Brothers Construction
Building Construction
$2,417,395
Trinity Group Architects
Architect Services
$164,529
Screenpoint Media Llc
Digital Media Services
$158,312
Total Environment
Landscape Maintenance
$121,723
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$50,505
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,400,075
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,782
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,450,580
Total Program Service Revenue-$132,066
Investment income $68,436
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,200
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $155,286
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,858
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,547,578

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Daystar Foundation And Library Inc has awarded $34,309 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNITED FOUNDERS NEIGHBORHOOD FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

$24,309

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY DE LAFAYETTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wentzville, MO

PURPOSE: Further Christian Science Education for virtuous life

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Daystar Foundation And Library Inc has recieved totaling $3,078,468.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dorothy D & Joseph A Moller

Hillsdale, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$3,078,350
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$118
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,461,340
Earnings$323,973
Grants$866,300
Ending Balance$1,919,013

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