Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc is located in Key West, FL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc 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 12/2020, Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc generated $7.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT AND UNDERPRIVILIDGED RESIDENTS OF KEY WEST. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION WITH NO COSTS TO THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION (SOS) DISTRIBUTES FOOD, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT AND UNDERPRIVILEGED RESIDENTS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON FOOD. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING ACCESS AND INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR FOOD STAMPS, TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE, MEDICAID AND OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED AND APPROPRIATE.IN 2021, 160 VOLUNTEERS GAVE ALMOST 4,000 HOURS TO HELP US ACHIEVE OUR MISSION. ALMOST 2 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DONATED TO OR PURCHASED BY SOS AND REDISTRIBUTED TO RESIDENTS OF MONROE COUNTY WHO WERE IN NEED. DURING 2021, OVER 11,000 RESIDENTS WERE SERVED BY OUR FOOD PANTRIES IN KEY WEST AND KEY LARGO. IN ADDITION OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN PREPARED MEALS FOR KIDS, ADULTS AN SENIORS.WITH OVER HALF OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA RESIDENTS STRUGGLING WITH THE COST OF LIVING AND LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SOS FOUNDATION STEPS IN TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE FOOD SUPPORT THEY NEED SO THEY CAN CONCENTRATE ON OTHER ASPECTS OF LIFE THAT WILL HELP THEM REACH THEIR GOAL OF LIFTING OUT OF POVERTY. WE PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS ALONG WITH NUTRITION EDUCATION THAT BENEFITS THE HEALTH OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.40% OF THE FOOD IN THE UNITED STATES NEVER REACHES THE DINNER TABLE AND ENTERS THE WASTE STREAM TO DECOMPOSE. UTILIZING FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE WASTED IS THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO ADDRESS THE EPIDEMIC OF HUNGER FACING OUR COMMUNITY. SINCE 2006, THE STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION HAS BEEN RECOVERING PERFECTLY EDIBLE FOOD FROM SOUTH FLORIDA FARMERS AS WELL AS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND GROCERIES, AND REDIRECTING IT TO OUR NEIGHBORS' DINNER TABLES. ANY FOOD THAT CAN'T BE RECOVERED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS GIVEN TO THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANIMAL FARM FOR ANIMAL FEED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Emily Nixon
Executive Dir.
$76,480
Doria Goodrich
President
$0
Patricia Nossov
Treasurer
$0
Erica Hughes-Sterling
Secretary
$0
Thomas M Callahan
Director
$0
Peter H Batty
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$45,910
Related organizations$0
Government grants $951,666
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,180,378
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,756,481
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,177,954
Total Program Service Revenue$16,748
Investment income $1,490
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,794
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,500
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,202,486

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Star Of The Sea Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $468,518.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$157,000
Fortitude Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$100,000
Larry Dion Foundation

Key West, FL

PURPOSE: FOOD KITCHEN

$47,500
$35,000
Peacock Foundation Inc

Coral Gables, FL

PURPOSE: SOS SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM

$30,000
United Way Of Collier And The Keys Inc

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: HEALTH/FOOD

$24,000
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