The Black Star Project

EIN: 364098045 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$649,632
Total Expenses
$637,300
Total Assets
$175,615
Net Assets
$111,896
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Gloria Smith
Phone
7732853600
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Black Star Project, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $650K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 412% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To elevate the conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,381

Mentoring

Program 2
Expenses: $6,911

Other

Program 3
Expenses: $135,940

Freedom School

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,193
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $97
Other Revenue $-3,658
TOTAL REVENUE $649,632

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $298,764
Fundraising Expenses $2,764
Program Expenses $317,153
Other Expenses $338,536
TOTAL EXPENSES $637,300

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $649,632 $126,875 +4.1%
Expenses $637,300 $45,050 +13.1%
Net Income $12,332 $81,825 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$41,488
Total Directors
6
$41,488
Key Employees
2
$41,488
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gloria Smith Exec Director 040.00
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$0 $0 $41,488
James Colon Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter P Tong Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gloria Smith Secretary N/A
Officer Director Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Clark Treasurer N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee Blakemore Director N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $649,632 $637,300 $175,615 $12,332
2023 $610,082 $482,392 $127,273 $127,690
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $300,693 $326,838 $39,115 $-26,145
2022 $223,760 $253,230 $10,000 $-29,470
2021 $356,248 $177,817 $193,182 $178,431
2020 $207,949 $207,335 $38,574 $614
2019 $94,298 $193,218 $2,666 $-98,920
2018 $344,862 $307,695 $97,798 $37,167
2017 $798,254 $892,882 $62,858 $-94,628
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