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Nonprofits›True Star Foundation Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

True Star Foundation Inc

CHICAGO, IL

Total revenue

$2.3M

Total expenses

$1.8M

Net assets

$871K

Grants received

$2.7M

55 grants

EIN

205289962

Tax year

2024

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.

Programs

2 programs

Youth Curated Violence Prevention Festival-Go Fest for 2000 particpants attened

Expenses: $100KGrants: $100K

Implemented various afterschool programs that supported 75 youth with training on Podcast creation, content and media training.

Expenses: $1.6MGrants: $1.2M

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.4M

Program service revenue$781K

Investment income$14K

Other revenue$97K

Total revenue$2.3M

Expenses

Grants paid—

Salaries & benefits$578K

Fundraising$3K

Other expenses$1.3M

Total expenses$1.8M

Total assets$1.1M

Net assets$871K

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DEANNA MCLEARY

CO-EXEC DIRECTOR

Board

$107K

40 hrs/wk

JEQUANA THOMPSON

CO-EXEC DIRECTOR

Board

$91K

40 hrs/wk

BHAVESH SHAJ

CHAIRMAN

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

KRISTEN JORDAN

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

ASHLEE JORDAN

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

MIA JACKSON

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

GILBERT JIMENEZ

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

THOMAS MCLEARY

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

JASMINE NEVELS

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

DAVID NICHOLS

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

JERRY STOFFL

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

JOSH WALLS

DIRECTOR

Board

—

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

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FromAmountPurposeYear

WAYFARER FOUNDATION

$170K

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

2024

AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC

$135K

GENERAL SUPPORT

2024

GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM

$19K

GENERAL OPERATIONS

2024

JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR

$200K

in support of general operations

2023

ACCLIVUS INC

$101K

VIOLENCE PREVENTION

2023

CHICAGO BEYOND INC

$100K

GENERAL SUPPORT

2023

FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

$100K

OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION

2023

The Chicago Community Trust

$75K

General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes

2023

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA

$75K

CHARITABLE DONATION

2023

AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC

$51K

GENERAL SUPPORT

2023

WAYFARER FOUNDATION

$50K

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

2023

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS CHICAGO INC

$25K

GENERAL OPERATIONS

2023

GREATER AUBURN GRESHAM

$20K

GENERAL OPERATIONS

2023

FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

$8K

FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

2023

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

$6K

For grant recipient's exempt purposes

2023

JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION

$2K

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

2023

AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC

$162K

GENERAL SUPPORT

2022

The Chicago Community Trust

$125K

Flip The Script Filmmaking Fellowship., In support of True Star's youth media development program, from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust., In support of increased news coverage and reporting of issues related to community safety and well-being

2022

ACCLIVUS INC

$101K

VIOLENCE PREVENTION

2022

FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

$50K

OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION

2022

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS CHICAGO INC

$25K

GENERAL OPERATIONS

2022

Polk Bros Foundation Inc

$25K

Arts Access and Learning

2022

SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION

$25K

PROGRAM SUPPORT

2022

The Albert Pick Jr Fund

$15K

Community Orgs & Civic Affairs

2022

University of Chicago Medical Center

$8K

Southland RISE Community Violence Prevention Grant Program

2022

Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund

$8K

General Operating Support

2022

IMC CHICAGO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

$3K

GENERAL

2022

KOVLER FAMILY FOUNDATION

$250

General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.

2022

MOERLEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION

$161

CHARITABLE

2022

The Chicago Community Trust

$113K

In 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.

2021

The Chicago Community Trust

$113K

2021

MICHAEL REESE HEALTH TRUST

$52K

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

2021

FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

$50K

TRUE STAR 2.0 - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PHASE II

2021