Task Force Foxfire, operating under the name Bright Star Initiative, is located in College Station, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bright Star Initiative 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 12/2022, Bright Star Initiative generated $3.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TASK FORCE FOXFIRE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE WORK OF ASSISTING AND ADVOCATING FOR REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS GLOBALLY, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS IN CONFLICT ZONES AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY: TASK FORCE FOXFIRE'S PRIMARY EFFORT IS FOCUSED ON IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY FOR AT-RISK AFGHANS (US CITIZENS, LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (LPR)S, AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA (SIV) HOLDERS) AND THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH STATUS, TRYING TO LEAVE AFGHANISTAN FOLLOWING THE COLLAPSE OF THE US-SUPPORTED AFGHAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. THIS ACTIVITY INVOLVED THE COMPILATION, VETTING, AND TRACKING OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WHO WE WERE PUT IN CONTACT WITH OR WHO REACHED OUT TO US DIRECTLY. ON THEIR BEHALF, WE THEN RELAYED, LIAISED, AND COORDINATED WITH OUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS WORKING FOR, AND WITH, THE US GOVERNMENT (USG) EVACUATION EFFORT TO HELP THOSE INDIVIDUALS REACH SAFETY. TFF WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING SOME OF THEM SAFELY OUT, HOWEVER MANY MORE OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT WE ARE TRACKING REMAIN IN DANGER. WE CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF VIA THE OFFICIAL USG CHANNELS ESTABLISHED FOR ONGOING RELIEF.
BRIGHT STAR INITIATIVE (BSI) SCHOLARSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. ONCE SELECTED, BRIGHT STAR SCHOLARS ARE ASSIGNED TO A RESEARCH TEAM WHERE THEY WILL GET FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE IN COMPILING AND ANALYZING BOTH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA SETS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AROUND A SINGLE SEMESTER'S WORTH OF PARTICIPATION, RESULTING IN A CAPSTONE PRODUCT WHICH IS THEN DISSEMINATED OUT TO VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS, NGOS, GOVERNMENTS, AND CORPORATIONS. SCHOLARS RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF REAL-WORLD WORK EXPERIENCE AND GAIN VALUABLE TUTELAGE FROM SOME OF THE BEST MINDS IN THE INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, SCHOLARS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID AND SUPPORT DURING THEIR TENURE AS RESEARCHERS AT TASK FORCE FOXFIRE. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION THE SCHOLARS ARE PREPARED TO ENTER THE HUMANITARIAN AID WORKFORCE WITH A LITANY OF SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND KEEN INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEMS FACING THE WORLD. THE GENERATIONAL BENEFIT OF CONTRIBUTING SUCH DEDICATED LEADERS TO OUR COMMUNITY IS BEYOND COMPARE AND WILL ENSURE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HUMANITY.
RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT: A SECONDARY ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY TFF WAS RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES BEING RELOCATED TO THE UNITED STATES. THIS WAS INITIALLY FOCUSED ON THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETER SERVICES TO THE RESETTLEMENT EFFORT, OPERATION ALLIES WELCOME, COORDINATED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DOS) AND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS). PENDING THE NECESSARY FUNDING, WE COORDINATED WITH OUR EXISTING CONTACTS WHO ARE, OR KNEW, AFGHAN-AMERICANS WILLING TO TRAVEL TO RESETTLEMENT LOCATIONS AND EITHER VOLUNTEER OR SUB-CONTRACT THEIR SERVICES AS DARI AND PASHTO SPEAKERS. OUR AIM WAS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR TRAVEL TO AND FROM THESE LOCATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Muns Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Christopher Cason Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Austin Elledge Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Alexander Schirripa Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,200 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,200 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $40 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50 |
Advertising and promotion | $666 |
Office expenses | $1,060 |
Information technology | $2,439 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,864 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $13,171 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,183 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,485 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,773 |
Total assets | $8,441 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,441 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,441 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,441 |