A Million Stars Inc

Organization Overview

A Million Stars Inc, operating under the name College Bound, is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, College Bound employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. College Bound is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, College Bound generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EMPOWERS PROMISING STUDENTS FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS TO ACHIEVE BACHELOR'S DEGREES AND SUCCESSFUL CAREERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLLEGE BOUND'S TO AND THROUGH IS A COMPREHENSIVE, SEVEN-TO-NINE YEAR PROGRAM THAT HAS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL IN HELPING PROMISING LOW-INCOME FIRST-GENERATION (NEITHER PARENT GRADUATED FROM A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE) STUDENTS GET INTO AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AT OVER FIVE TIMES THE RATE OF THEIR PEERS.COLLEGE BOUND'S TO AND THROUGH COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUILDS A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS AT SELECTIVE FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC COMPETENCIES AND SOCIAL SKILLS. BEGINNING AT THE END OF 9TH GRADE, COLLEGE BOUND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES, WEEK-LONG INTENSIVES, AND SUMMER INSTITUTES AND WORKSHOPS THAT STRENGTHEN CAPACITIES IN MATH, WRITING, CRITICAL THINKING AND TEST TAKING. DURING JUNIOR YEAR, STUDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE ACT PREPARATION AND TAKE THE ACT. COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS ALSO REGULARLY PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES, TO DEVELOP NON-COGNITIVE SKILLS THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND DEGREE COMPLETION IN SCHOOL.ADDITIONALLY, COLLEGE BOUND'S COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING PREPARES STUDENTS FOR APPLICATION AND ENTRY AT SELECTIVE COLLEGES THAT CLOSELY MATCH THEIR INTERESTS, APTITUDE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES A COMPETENCY-BASED COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM, FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSEWORK, PRE-COLLEGIATE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, COLLEGE TOURS, RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION INSTITUTES, 1:1 COMPLETION SESSIONS FOR THE FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA), AND ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING SESSIONS.


AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL, COMPLETE U IS THE PRIMARY TO AND THROUGH PROGRAM. COMPLETE U BEGINS IN THE SECOND SEMESTER OF 12TH GRADE AND REMAINS AN ACTIVE PART OF STUDENTS' LIVES UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL PORTION OF COMPLETE U, STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF TRANSITION; THEY PARTICIPATE IN A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM AND LEARN THE HIDDEN RULES OF CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE FROM EXPERIENCED COLLEGE ADVISORS. AFTER STUDENTS MATRICULATE TO COLLEGE, THEY RECEIVE A BROAD SAFETY NET OF HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF COMPLETE U IS TO ENSURE THAT COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS WHO ARE ADMITTED TO COLLEGE ARE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE AND BECOME STRONG CONTRIBUTORS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORKFORCE.


SHINE A LIGHT IS AN EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM OPERATING AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO PROMOTE COLLEGE ACCESS AND RETENTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Baier
President And CEO
$158,818
Marilyn Dredge
Board Chair
$0
Doreen Carmichael
Secretary
$0
Timothy Farquhar
Treasurer
$0
Ronald A Norwood
Vice-Chair
$0
Keith Brooks
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
St Louis Center For Family Development
Mental Wellness/therapeautic Services
$118,825
Sense Corp
Proprietary Technology Development
$242,910
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$57,380
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$578,384
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,714,474
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $97,338
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,350,238
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $126,581
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,484,208

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that A Million Stars Inc has recieved totaling $655,903.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$139,950
Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund 313743

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: WELLNESS SERVICES

$100,000
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ALL - Foster Learning; CCS - Foster Learning

$85,380
Youthbridge Community Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$75,000
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$63,500
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$51,000
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