Moon & Stars Foundation
- Assets
- $67.8k
- Revenue
- $283.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 02/2018
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 82-1129217
Organization Overview
Moon & Stars Foundation is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Moon & Stars Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moon & 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 06/2023, Moon & Stars Foundation generated $283.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $294.6k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 5 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
MOON & STARS FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TOEXPERIENCE THE JOY AND CONNECTEDNESS OF AFRICAN MUSIC.WE BELIEVE-IN THE POWER OF MUSIC TO INSPIRE, CONNECT, AND TRANSFORM-THAT MUSIC IS AN EXPRESSION OF OUR DEEPEST CONNECTION-THAT MUSIC IS A WAY TO PROMOTE PEACE-THAT MUSIC BUILDS COMMUNITYOUR COMMITMENTS-TO HONOR THE TRADITIONS THAT CREATE AND SUSTAIN THIS MUSIC-TO USE OUR COLLECTIVE GIFTS AND TALENTS TO GROW THESE MUSICAL EXPERIENCESIN NEW WAYS-TO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHER TO SHARE IN THESE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES-TO CONNECT TO THE PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA-TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS AS WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AROUND MUSIC-TO RECOGNIZE AND BUILD ON THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF THE MEMBERS OF OURCOMMUNITY-TO ENGAGE OTHERS IN OUR SUCCESS-TO HONOR THE COMMUNITY'S COMMITMENT TO US AND EACH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MOON & STARS FOUNDATION ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:-PRESENTING AUTHENTIC, DYNAMIC AND EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES OF AFRICAN(PARTICULARLY ZIMBABWEAN) MUSIC THROUGH THE CONTINUATION OF FOUNDATION-BASEDPERFORMANCE TROUPES: ADULT PROFESSION GROUP KUTANDARA & TEENPERFORMANCE GROUP TAKAPENGA-PRESENTING PERFORMANCE GROUPS AT COMMUNITY AND CIVIC EVENTS FOR EDUCATIONOF THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS-EDUCATING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN MARIMBA SKILL AND REPERTOIRE BUILDING WITHTHE INTENTION OF FOSTERING RESPECT, CONNECTION, AND APPRECIATION FORZIMBABWEAN MUSIC ALONG WITH OTHER, RELATED MUSICAL FORMS THROUGH LESSONS,CLASSES, AND CAMPS-COLLABORATING WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL PERFORMING GROUPS TO PRESENT THIS MUSIC TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE CONNECTIONSBETWEEN ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC AND CULTURE AND OTHER MUSICS AND CULTURES-BUILDING COMMUNITY AT EVENTS AND IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED AROUNDTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED MUSIC-HOSTING AN ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER TO BRING PATRONS TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OFTHIS ORGANIZATION AND ITS MISSION-CONTINUING TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL GROUPS ANDINSTRUCTORS-OPERATING WITH SUCCESSFUL BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION AND NONPROFITMANAGEMENT
OUR ZIMBABWE MUSIC AND CULTURE IMMERSION TRIP ALLOWS STUDENTS AND SUPPORTERS OF MOON & STARS FOUNDATION TO EXPERIENCE ZIMBABWEAN MUSIC IN ITS HOME CULTURE AND CONTEXT. PARTICIPANTS COLLABORATE WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, LEARN FROM ZIMBABWEAN INSTRUCTORS ON THE GROUND IN ZIMBABWE, FORGE FRIENDSHIPS ACROSS BORDERS WITH ZIMBABWEAN HOSTS AND GUIDES, AND GAIN A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF MUSICS POWER TO PROMOTE PEACE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Stewart Mcintosh Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $22,444 |
Randy Mcintosh Artistic Direct | Officer | 40 | $22,444 |
Blessing Chimanga Member | Trustee | 1 | $9,052 |
Connie Ferger Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Austin Okigbo Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amelia Chizwala Peterson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,590 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,560 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,640 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,352 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,790 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $221,654 |
| Investment income | $31 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$453 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,718 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $283,949 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,525 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,895 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,322 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,981 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,598 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,337 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,662 |
| Travel | $2,412 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,730 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $24,456 |
| Total functional expenses | $294,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,816 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,710 |
| 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 | $1,061 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,470 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,718 |
| Total assets | $67,775 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,863 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $9,637 |
| Other liabilities | $47,143 |
| Total liabilities | $59,643 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $8,132 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $67,775 |