TRUE STAR FOUNDATION INC

CHICAGO, IL, 60653-4156 (312) 588-0100 Est. 2006 EIN 20-5289962

A30 - Media & Communications 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.truestarfoundation.org

Mission

TO PROVIDE CREATIVE A OUTLET IN LITERARY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH PROGRAMS. ITS PROGRAMS EXPOSE YOUTH TO REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES PARTICULARLY IN THE FIELDS OF PUBLISHING, MARKETING AND ENTERTAINMENT.

Financials

Total Revenue

$2,301,321

Total Expenses

$1,848,983

Net Assets

$870,991

5 employees 10 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

5.7 months Adequate

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↑ 48.7%

Expenses ↑ 37.8%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 61.2% Earned revenue 34.0% Investment 0.6% Other 4.0%

Expense Breakdown

Program 95.1% Management 4.7% Fundraising 0.2%

Officers & Key Employees (12)

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Grants Received (64)

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Filing History (5 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024	$2,301,321 ↑	$1,848,983	$870,991
2023 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023	$1,547,505 ↑	$1,341,863	$461,974
2022 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022	$749,314 ↓	$969,027	$231,195
2020 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020	$797,791 ↑	$611,246	$253,061
2018 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018	$661,327	$666,939	$7,206