Morning Star Expeditions Inc

Organization Overview

Morning Star Expeditions Inc is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (U31) the organization is classified as: Astronomy, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morning Star Expeditions 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, Morning Star Expeditions Inc generated $26.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:

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MORNING STAR EXPEDITIONS, INC. SUPPORTS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO SMALL URBAN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION PUTS PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE SAFETY BENEFITS THAT SMALL HIGH SCHOOLS PROVIDE TO THEIR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.THE ORGANIZATION HAS INCREASED THE RESEARCH AND SUPPORT OF THE SMALL HIGH SCHOOL CONCEPT AS IT RELATED TO AND PROVIDES SCHOOL SAFETY, ESPECIALLY RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF THE DAVID KAISER RESEARCH REPORTS AND JOHN D HALVERSON'S MASTERS THEISIS "SCHOOL ZONE" (UTEXAS@AUSTIN) 2021.NO PART OF THE NET EARNINGS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF, OR BE DISTRIBUTABLE . TO ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OR AGENTS OR OTHER PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CORPORATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WE HAVE BEEN PHASING INTO YOUTH MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENT RELATING TO SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR YOUNG ADULTS IN MONTANA. WE ARE GOING TO PATTERN THIS PROGRAM AFTER THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMUNITA CENACOLO AMERICA FOUNDED IN THE LAST CENTURY IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA. IN 2020 WE CONTINUE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICERS TO DEVELOP AND BRING THE CENACOLO PROGRAM BENEFITS TO MONTANA AND LOCKWOOD.


ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE EDUCATION METHODS AND SCHOOL FUNDING IN MONTANA (ESPECIALLY DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL URBAN SCHOOLS). SINCE 2016 WE HAVE FOCUSED ON SMALL URBAN SCHOOLS IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA, ESPECIALLY IN PROVIDING THE SAME KIND OF BASIC ENTITLEMENT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA AS THAT PROVIDED TO SMALL RURAL SCHOOLS.IN 2013, THE FUNDING FOR MONTANA URBAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAS IMPROVED CONSIDERABLY THROUGH REVITALIZATION OF THE BASIC ENTITLEMENT FOR "SCHOOL GROUPS, NOT TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, BUT IT DID PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION TO THE BILLINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AN INCREASE OF ALMOST $150 ANNUALLY PER STUDENT. THAT IS A RESULT OF OUR LONG TERM EFFORTS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY AND STATE LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS (ACTIVELY SINCE 2000).WE ACCOMPLISHED OUR GOAL OF PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES OF LOCKWOOD AND EAST HELENA, MONTANA IN THEIR QUEST TO HAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. (IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT OUR EXIT POLL OF A SCHOOL ELECTION IN LOCKWOOD IN 2007 SHOWED 69.3% SUPPORT FOR A LOCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL -- THAT IS EXACTLY THE SAME 69.3% SUPPORT THAT THE LOCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BALLOT ISSUE RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER OF 2017.) THE HIGH SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES (2020-21) AND HOSTING THE BILLINGS SYMPHONY AND THE EASTERN MONTANA CLASS A PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AT "LOCKWOOD STADIUM."WE ARE ALSO EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE FUNDING THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON INCOME TAX CREDITS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO EXISTING FUNDING OPTIONS. WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORTED THE US SUPREME COURT DECISION FOR THE PLAINTIFF IN ESPINOZA V. MONTANA (OVERTURNING THE STATE BLAINE AMENDMENT AND ALLOWING INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR TAXPAYERS PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC K-12 STUDENTS WITHOUT BIGOTRY). IN 2021, MONTANA CREATED TAX CREDITS FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Conrad Stroebe
Secretary / Treasurer
$0
Teresa Stroebe
President
$0
Dale Reinhart
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$42,372
Investment income $111
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $706
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,610

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,184,347
Net Contributions$46,450
Ending Balance$2,230,797

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