Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
Measuring Effectiveness
Finances
Fundraising & Info
Conclusion
Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest meets the remaining 0 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Purpose
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Year, State Incorporated
1986, IL
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Stated Purpose
Starlight Children's Foundation partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families.
Programs
Starlight Midwest's programs are designed to be with a child and family, at all points of their medical journey, in the hospital, at home, and online. In the Hospital: Hospital Happenings™ Starlight provides programs and support to over 150 hospital partners in IL, IN, MI, & WI throughout the year. Starlight Fun Centers™, StarPAKs (Pediatric Admission Kits), Holiday Bears, and Party in a Box are a few Starlight programs providing comfort and therapeutic distraction to kids during their hospital stay. At Home: Great Escapes™ Great Escapes are family outings for children who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness. Escapes are designed to create fun, positive memories in a during a challenging medical journey. These carefree, relaxing activities also allow children and parents the opportunity to connect with others on a similar journey. Online: Starbright World®Starbright World® is the first-ever online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings. Members are able to connect globally with others experiencing similar medical journeys.
For the year ended December 31, 2011, Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest program expenses were:
| Program Expenses | $9,570,693 |
Governance & Staff
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CEO
Joan Steltmann, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$125,000.00
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Board Chair
Ms. Sonya Naar
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
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Board Size
21
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Paid Staff Size
4
Fundraising
Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,740,156, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
Tax Status
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
Financial
The following information is based on Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest's Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011
Breakdown of Expenses
| Total Income | $10,951,627 |
| Total Expenses: | $11,966,987 |
| Program Expenses | $9,570,693 |
| Fundraising Expenses | $1,634,846 |
| Administrative Expenses | $761,448 |
| Expenses in Excess of Income | $1,015,360 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $12,694,077 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,577,489 |
| Total Liabilities | $651,069 |
| Total Assets | $9,228,558 |
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