Starfinder Foundation
Starfinder Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Mission: Starfinder uses soccer to inspire social change and transform the lives of youth in underserved communities, one kid at a time. Vision: A Philadelphia region where the playing field is level, and all kids are thriving. Starfinder is a sports-based youth development organization that combines soccer with mentoring, education, and leadership development, inspiring youth to assess and develop their talents despite social and economic obstacles and helping them achieve their full potential. We use soccer as the catalyst to transform the lives of youth from underserved neighborhoods through deep programming, supportive mentorship, and a tight-knit community.
About
Starfinder serves approximately 900 youth annually at its facility and neighborhood sites. Programs include: an intensive, year-round high school program; summer camps and neighborhood outreach to younger children; and a growing array of middle school programs, including after school clinics and weekend leagues. Soccer is the magnet; success in school, in the community, and in pursuit of higher education and employment is the goal. One hundred percent of Starfinder's high school seniors have graduated high school and 89% have continued on to post-secondary education (compared to averages of 69% and 55%, respectively,for the Philadelphia School District.) ** Starfinder's community of supporters includes individual donors, businesses and corporations, and private foundations. Our unique fundraising events include Cocktails with a Kick!, a cocktail party on our indoor turf field; and Starfinder Cups, corporate-sponsored adult soccer tournaments and networking events. We also rely on the stable unrestricted income generated by our facility (e.g., field rentals, birthday parties, and similar uses.) during non program hours to fund Starfinder's mission and program services. ** Volunteers assist with program needs, events, and facility projects throughout the year. Annually, 4-5 Americorps and VISTA service members (through the National Civilian Community Corps) dedictate a year of service to add capacity to Starfinder's programs and operations. ** Starfinder is in the midst of The Campaign for Starfinder to invest in critical facility renovations, build organizational resilience, and expand capacity to serve more youth through low/no-cost, high quality programs. FY19 revenues include $512,000 raised by the campaign.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Starfinder is a sports-based youth development organization that combines soccer with mentoring, education, and leadership development. starfinder inspires youth to assess and develop their talents, despite social and economic obstacles, and helps them achieve their full potential.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Starfinder foundation uses soccer to inspire social change and transform the lives of underserved youth, one kid at a time.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is PA as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 4015 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, 19127.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 21 employees reported on their 990 form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $575,207.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $476,585 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $255,820 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.