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EIN 36-4098045

The Black Star Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
Description
To elevate The consciousness and involvement of african Americans in areas of finance, economics banking, law, management, business, entrepreneurship, saving and investment. To elevate the conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment.
Total revenues
$300,693
2022
Total expenses
$326,838
2022
Total assets
$39,115
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at The Black Star Project

Tutoring

Grants made by The Black Star Project

GranteeAmount
Monroe Foundation$12,050
National Cares Mentoring Movement$5,000

Who funds The Black Star Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Builders Initiative FoundationTo Support General Operations$75,000
The Chicago Community TrustFor Programming To Build Community Cohesion Through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities., for Gap Programming in the Month of August and Labor Day Provide Enrichment Opportunities and Community Building Supports for Children and Youth., for Gap Programming Between Memorial Day and the End of June To Provide Enrichment Opportunities and Community Building Supports for Children and Youth., in Support of the Black Star Project.$37,500
Monroe FoundationSafe and Peaceful$22,872
...and 4 more grants received

Financials for The Black Star Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$300,693
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$300,693
Data update history
January 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from The Goldin Institute
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Builders Initiative Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Ploughshares Foundation
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $48,500 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
State / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3509 S King Dr Apt 2B
Chicago, IL 60653
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
blackstarproject.org/ 
Phone
(773) 285-3600
IRS details
EIN
36-4098045
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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