Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families
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About this organization
Mission
Our Mission Founded in 2009 by military spouses, we empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors, both people, and organizations, to create strong communities of support. Our Vision Blue Star Families is establishing and fostering engagement and partnerships to create recognizable, consistent communities that support health and resilience that military families need to succeed. We engage military families and community members by delivering solutions to the challenges faced by military families. Our Impact More than 1.5 million military family members around the world have benefited from our programs, and that number continues to grow as we expand our programs and, working with our community partners, discovering innovative new ways to help.
About
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BSF DESIGNS AND DELIVERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT ARE GEARED FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. BLUE STAR MUSEUMS IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BSF, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, AND MORE THAN 2,000 MUSEUMS NATIONWIDE. THE PROGRAM RUNS FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY. OVER 680,000 MILITARY FAMILY MEMBERS VISITED A PARTICIPATING "BLUE STAR MUSEUM" IN 2018. BOOKS ON BASES IS A PROGRAM THAT FACILITATES THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEW BOOKS TO MILITARY CHILDREN ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS WELL AS MILITARY IMPACTED SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. WITH THE SUPPORT OF GENEROUS PARTNERS, BSF HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 38,000 BOOKS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM IN 2018.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Blue star families is committed to connecting one another through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian population to help as well, strengthening military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and leading military family members towards opportunities to build strength in individuals, families and communities. we accomplish this through local chapter-based community events and by serving as a bridge between families and support and service organizations that are striving to help make military life more sustainable. through outreach and involvement with national and local organizations, civilian communities and government entities, blue star families works hand in hand to share the pride of service, promote healthier families, aid in our military readiness and contribute to our country's strength.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To connect, engage, and empower military families within the greater community.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as GA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was PO BOX 230637, ENCINITAS, CA, 92023.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 51 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,505,446.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $2,543,363 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $535,947 in fundraising expenses.