From public IRS filings
TRUE STAR FOUNDATION INC
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
TO PROVIDE CREATIVE A OUTLET IN LITERARY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH PROGRAMS. ITS PROGRAMS EXPOSE YOUTH TO REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES PARTICULARLY IN THE FIELDS OF PUBLISHING, MARKETING AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.3M
Total expenses
$1.8M
Total assets
$1.1M
Program expense ratio
95%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds TRUE STAR FOUNDATION INC
$2.6M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | $481K | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $426K | 4 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $300K | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $246K | 3 |
| Wayfarer Foundation | $220K | 2 |
| Acclivus | $202K | 2 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $200K | 1 |
| Chicago Beyond | $100K | 1 |
| Polk Bros Foundation | $95K | 5 |
| Social Venture Partners Chicago | $75K | 3 |
Leadership
JEQUANA THOMPSON — CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Principal officer)
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