EIN 39-1469643

Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
Description
Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth develops life skills in young people through education and achievement in the performing arts. Students learn to apply teamwork, dedication, perseverance, goal setting and discipline. The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps provided approximately 165 students with an opportunity to travel 10,000 miles throughout the US and participate in many community events during FY 2021. Meanwhile, about 80 alumni and supporters of the Blue Stars participated in the annual Maple Leaf parade during Oktoberfest festival with the Blue Stars Alumni Corps.
Total revenues
$1,732,442
2023
Total expenses
$2,033,374
2023
Total assets
$1,574,924
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

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.

Who funds Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$13,162
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$689

Personnel at Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

NameTitleCompensation
Bradley FurlanoChief Executive Officer
Brad FurlanoExecutive Director$80,000
Brad HarrisCorps Director$55,000
Kevin HansonPresident$0

Financials for Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$420,391
Program services$1,136,735
Investment income and dividends$18,503
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$75,049
Net income from fundraising events$8,250
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$72,132
Miscellaneous revenues$1,382
Total revenues$1,732,442

Form 990s for Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-09-15990View PDF
2022-102023-09-14990View PDF
2021-102022-09-15990View PDF
2020-102021-10-10990View PDF
2019-102021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth

OrganizationLocationRevenue
MasterVoicesNew York, NY$1,565,250
Gay Men's Chorus of South FloridaWilton Manors, FL$976,720
Portland Gay Men's ChorusPortland, OR$774,223
Colts Drum and BugleDubuque, IA$2,026,912
Flying House Productions (SMC)Seattle, WA$1,789,072
Indianapolis Children's ChoirIndianapolis, IN$2,068,612
Encore Creativity CorporationWashington, DC$1,754,981
Michigan School Vocal Music AssociationBig Rapids, MI$691,719
Ragazzi Boys ChorusRedwood City, CA$1,698,474
Rocky Mountain Arts AssociationDenver, CO$765,783
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,162 from American Online Giving Foundation
October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,465 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2523
La Crosse, WI 54602
Metro area
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
County
La Crosse County, WI
Website URL
bluestars.org/ 
Phone
(608) 782-3219
IRS details
EIN
39-1469643
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth has new information, or want to find more organizations like Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth?

Create free Cause IQ account