Blue Star Families Inc
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $11.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 78
- Location
- Encinitas, CA
- Founding
- 09/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0369895
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.
Form
990
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathy Roth-Douquet President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $264,603 |
Noeleen Tillman Coo,treasurer,secretary | Officer | 40 | $214,475 |
Ross S Cohen Chief External Affairs Off | Officer | 40 | $214,375 |
Penelope Bolden Sr. Director Of Cause Part | 40 | $170,000 | |
Craig Fontenot Chief Story Teller And Rev | Officer | 40 | $169,496 |
Denise M Hollywood Chief Community & Programs | Officer | 40 | $164,030 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Propper Daley Social Impact Programs | 12/30/21 | $150,000 |
Syracuse University Lifestyle Survey | 12/30/21 | $131,771 |
John Barr Accounting And Finance | 12/30/21 | $104,300 |
Infantis Inc Congnitive Science Analytics | 12/30/21 | $100,800 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,081,805 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,347 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,942,478 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $135,745 |
| Other employee benefits | $633,654 |
| Payroll taxes | $325,390 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,991,052 |
| Advertising and promotion | $146,398 |
| Office expenses | $882,798 |
| Information technology | $225,261 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,793 |
| Travel | $99,216 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104,987 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,198 |
| Insurance | $9,960 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,922,670 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,095,623 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,685,969 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,353,609 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $142,477 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $100,576 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $43,581 |
| Total assets | $9,421,835 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $719,866 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $794,866 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,401,053 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,225,916 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,421,835 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Blue Star Families Inc has recieved totaling $2,252,558.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vietnam Veterans Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $48,971,024 | $19,292,555 |
D A V Industries Spring Valley, CA | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 |
Amvets Department Of California Service Foundation Garden Grove, CA | $23,614,480 | $12,375,344 |
Blue Star Families Inc Encinitas, CA | $9,421,835 | $11,402,884 |
Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Marina, CA | $10,271,050 | $3,306,792 |
Uso - Greater Los Angeles Area Inc Dba Bob Hope Uso Long Beach, CA | $9,922,016 | $7,823,004 |
Sepulveda Research Corporation North Hills, CA | $0 | $358,377 |
Support The Enlisted Project Inc San Diego, CA | $1,459,918 | $2,679,000 |
For The Troops Simi Valley, CA | $784,854 | $2,236,492 |
American Legion Los Angeles, CA | $8,304,662 | $2,700,970 |
Amvets Tulare, CA | $33,154 | -$424,708 |
American Legion Newport Beach, CA | $3,019,417 | $1,919,300 |