Blue Star Families Inc

Organization Overview

Blue Star Families Inc is located in Encinitas, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Blue Star Families Inc employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Star Families 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 12/2021, Blue Star Families Inc generated $11.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.0% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER MILITARY FAMILIES WITHIN THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITIES - BLUE STAR FAMILIES, INC. DESIGNS AND DELIVERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ARE GEARED FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT AND THE BSF CAREERS PROGRAM SUPPORTS SPOUSES THROUGH THEIR CAREER JOURNEY AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY SPOUSES TO DEVELOP NETWORKS AND ACCESS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RESOURCES. BLUE STAR MUSEUMS OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO MORE THAN 2,000 MUSEUMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY EACH SUMMER. BLUE STAR BOOKS ON BASES DONATES BOOKS TO MILITARY CHILDREN, BASE LIBRARIES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCHOOLS, AND MILITARY-IMPACTED PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES AROUND THE WORLD. CAREGIVERS PROGRAMMING PROVIDES ONGOING RESOURCES TO BUILD RESILIENCY AND THE COPING SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE RIGORS OF THE CAREGIVERS' DAY-TO-DAY LIFESTYLE. BLUE STAR FAMILIES LAUNCHED SEVERAL PHYSICAL CHAPTERS IN LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES DIRECTLY TO MILITARY FAMILIES.


RESEARCH AND POLICY - BLUE STAR FAMILIES, INC., AS PART OF ITS CENTRAL MISSION TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER MILITARY FAMILIES, CONDUCTS IN-DEPTH RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE THAT AFFECT THE MILITARY FAMILY COMMUNITY. ANNUAL MILITARY LIFESTYLE SURVEY: THE BLUE STAR FAMILIES ANNUAL MILITARY FAMILY LIFESTYLE SURVEY (AMFLS) PROVIDES DEEP AND VALUABLE INSIGHT INTO THE TRUE COSTS OF SUSTAINING OUR NATION'S ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE AND PROVIDES THE VEHICLE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES' VOICES TO BE HEARD BY KEY DECISION-MAKERS. WHITE OAK: THE PURPOSE OF THE WHITE OAK RETREATS IS TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING AND FACILITATE SOLUTIONS THAT REQUIRE COLLABORATION BOTH WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFIT, AND INDEPENDENT SECTORS IN THE MILITARY FAMILY SPACE.


TECHNOLOGY ENGAGEMENT - BLUE STAR FAMILIES, INC. LEVERAGES STATE OF THE ART OUTREACH AND INFORMATION CHANNELS TO CONNECT WITH MILITARY FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD. MILITARY FAMILIES ARE ENGAGED THROUGH OUR ONLINE RESOURCES, ONLINE WEBINARS, ONLINE MENTORING, VIRTUAL HANG-OUTS, FACEBOOK LIVE AND STREAMING EVENTS, AND, A VARIETY OF OTHER TECHNOLOGY POINTS. THIS ALLOWS MILITARY FAMILIES TO ACCESS BLUE STAR FAMILIES AND ITS RESOURCES ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.


RACIAL EQUALITY INITIATIVE (REI) - LED BY BLUE STAR FAMILIES, REI IS A MULTIDIMENSIONAL, CROSS-SECTOR, COLLECTIVE-ACTION EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE SERVICE EXPERIENCES OF MILITARY FAMILIES OF COLOR. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FIVE IMPACT AREAS - RESEARCH & ADVOCACY, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. THE REI COMMITTEE DIRECTS THIS EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT OUR COUNTRY MEETS ITS OBLIGATION TO DELIVER POSITIVE, FULFILLING EXPERIENCES TO ALL FAMILIES WHO SERVE. IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2021. AS AN INITIAL STEP IN COMBATING THESE INEQUITIES, BLUE STAR FAMILIES HAS LAUNCHED THE DEPLOY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (DIVERSIFY AND EXPAND THE PIPELINE OF LEADERS FOR YOUR MILITARY COMMUNITY). THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO TRAIN A NEW COHORT OF RACIALLY DIVERSE LEADERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH A ONE-YEAR FELLOWSHIP.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,530,390
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,869,367
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $634,894
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,399,757
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,391
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 $11,402,884

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Blue Star Families Inc has recieved totaling $2,252,558.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,250,218
Feed The Children Inc

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES

$387,058
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$104,600
Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: DEPLOY (DIVERSIFY AND EXPAND THE PIPELINE OF LEADERS OF YOUR) MILITARY COMMUNITY

$100,000
Aarp

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship of the Stronger Communities for America Virtual Summit

$100,000
Veterans United Foundation

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: NP: 2021 CAREGIVERS EMPOWERING CAREGIVERS

$55,000
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