BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM NFP

EIN: 383685603 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,907,098
Total Expenses
$2,606,915
Total Assets
$1,997,992
Net Assets
$1,318,953
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ED CUNNINGTON
Phone
8153150682
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM NFP, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.6M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM, NFP (BSB) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2003 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDING, SUPPORT, AND AWARENESS OF MINISTRIES THAT SERVE THE PEOPLE OF PALESTINE BY FURTHERING EDUCATIONAL, WELLNESS, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,968,663

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THREE PROGRAMS THAT REACH THE PEOPLE OF BETHLEHEM. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN THE DIYAR ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE AGES 6-18...

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BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THREE PROGRAMS THAT REACH THE PEOPLE OF BETHLEHEM. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN THE DIYAR ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE AGES 6-18 THAT PARTICIPATE IN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS RANGING FROM MUSIC, ART, DANCE, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE FOR FAMILITIES IN THE REGION. FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT DAR-AL-KALIMA UNIVERSITY ARE CRITICAL FOR 95% OF THE STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ARTS, COMMUNICATIONS, MUSIC, CULINARY ARTS AND MORE THAT MATRICULATE IN OVER 7 BA DEGREES, 10 AA DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THE AJYAL PROGRAM ALLOW PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH,WELLNESS,PRIMARY PREVENTION AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS ALL YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $218,538

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM EDUCATES AND BUILDS AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BY PROVIDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE USA. BSB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT EDUCATIONAL FORUMS...

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BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM EDUCATES AND BUILDS AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS BY PROVIDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE USA. BSB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PRESENT EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, WORKSHOPS, AND LECTURES IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS.

Program 3
Expenses: $12,850

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM SUPPORTS AND EDUCATES A US AUDIENCE ON THE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE THE REALITIES OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS THAT INCLUDE VIDEOS, FILMS, WEBSITES...

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BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM SUPPORTS AND EDUCATES A US AUDIENCE ON THE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE THE REALITIES OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS THAT INCLUDE VIDEOS, FILMS, WEBSITES, FACEBOOK AND PRESENTATIONS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. BSB ALSO ENCOURAGES CONGREGATIONS/FAITH COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE US TO TRAVEL AUTHENTICALLY IN THE HOLY LAND.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,860,114
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $42,091
Other Revenue $4,893
TOTAL REVENUE $2,907,098

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,963,225
Salaries & Benefits $325,015
Fundraising Expenses $249,086
Program Expenses $2,200,051
Other Expenses $318,675
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,606,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,907,098 $2,572,283 +0.1%
Expenses $2,606,915 $2,325,726 +0.1%
Net Income $300,183 $246,557 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
45

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
5
$83,881
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRIS DUCETT WAGNER FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR 40.00
$111,283 $13,956 $125,239
TRACIE ORTMAN Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$73,931 $9,950 $83,881
RAMI KHOURI Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN LINDBERG HALEY Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW WATTS Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED CUNNINGTON Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LINDNER Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA EDENS Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE CUMMINGS Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LEINWEBER Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MCDOWELL Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALBERT ASFOUR Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFAEL MALPICA PADILLA Board Member 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,907,098 $2,606,915 $1,997,992 $300,183
2023 $2,572,283 $2,325,726 $1,703,580 $246,557
2022 $1,454,008 $1,303,043 $1,517,331 $150,965
2021 $1,320,203 $1,164,285 $1,491,008 $155,918
2020 $1,332,537 $967,811 $1,413,501 $364,726
2019 $1,219,504 $1,121,199 $1,113,000 $98,305
2018 $1,113,426 $1,118,238 $1,135,688 $-4,812
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