EIN 80-0873706

The Morning Star Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Morning Star Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Woodland, CA, that primarily funds research and development of schooling concepts. It serves as the sole member of Acton Academy since May 21, 2022, and is regarded as a disregarded entity. The foundation has made one grant last year and includes grantees such as Talent Unbound.
Total revenues
$13,523,564
2023
Total expenses
$2,742,310
2023
Total assets
$19,430,431
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Morning Star Foundation

The Morning Star Foundation became The sole member of acton academy as of may 21, 2022 and is considered a disregarded entity of The Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to advance human well being, with a meaningful participation in education, all academy activity furthers and supports The exempt purpose.
The Morning Star Foundation became The sole member of acton academy as of may 21, 2022 and is considered a disregarded entity of The Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to advance human well being, with a meaningful participation in education, all academy activity furthers and supports The exempt purpose.

Who funds The Morning Star Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Second Core FoundationTo Advance the Charitable Mission.$15,000

Personnel at The Morning Star Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Chris RuferPresident$0

Financials for The Morning Star Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,720,000
Investment income and dividends$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,803,564
Total revenues$13,523,564

Form 990s for The Morning Star Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-06-17990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-10990PFView PDF
2018-122019-06-19990PFView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Second Core Foundation
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Second Core Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsCorporate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
724 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Yolo County, CA
Phone
(530) 666-6600
IRS details
EIN
80-0873706
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T21: Corporate foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0200943
FTB Entity ID
3520365
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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