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EIN 20-5289962

True Star Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
The True Star Foundation provides creative outlets in literary and professional development youth programs that expose young people to real-world experiences, particularly in publishing, marketing, and entertainment. The foundation's program accomplishments during the year include maintaining a program increase where each session serves 100-150 students, implementing a True Star Jr summer session, and partnering with State Farm to create a safe driving campaign.
Total revenues
$749,314
2022
Total expenses
$969,027
2022
Total assets
$413,602
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at True Star Foundation

Program accomplishments during the year included: -maintained program increase,each session services 100-150 students -implementation of True Star Jr summer session -partinered with State Farm; students creased safe driving campaign

Who funds True Star Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$161,575
The Chicago Community TrustIn Support of Flip the Script. in Support of True Star's Youth Media Development Program. To Further Covid Vaccine Response Communication, Outreach, and Support Efforts Through the Rockefeller Equitable Vaccine Partnership.$112,800
AcclivusViolence Prevention$100,712
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at True Star Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Deanna McLeary-ShermanFounder
Deann McLearyCo - Founder and Executive Director$85,000
Hex JoinedDigital Director
Deshaun AdamsPromotions Manager and Digital Media Instructor
Henry CollinsSocial Media and Brand Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for True Star Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$436,807
Program services$267,191
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$9,844
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$35,472
Total revenues$749,314

Form 990s for True Star Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-26990View PDF
2021-122022-11-12990View PDF
2020-122021-07-07990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-10-18990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $161,575 from American Online Giving Foundation
April 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
April 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,712 from Acclivus
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $112,800 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Research centersYouth service charitiesMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyChildren
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1130 S Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
truestarmedia.org/ 
Phone
(773) 383-6289
IRS details
EIN
20-5289962
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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