2023-11-09T10:19:23-00:00 2022-12-31 822851604 SECHLER MORGAN CPAS PLLC 2418 W BARROW DRIVE CHANDLER AZ 85224 990EZ 2022-01-01 261502209 FUTURE STARS INC FUTU 6232210902 P O BOX 21062 PHOENIX AZ 85036 KIM GATHERS TREASURER 6232210902 2023-11-09 true KIM GATHERS 999009999 KRISTINA MORGAN CPA P01370742 6022302700 2023-11-09 3 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X FUTURESTARSAZ.ORG X X 114229 X 107042 36 7151 12231 -5080 101998 5000 11927 788 35141 52856 49142 193598 1929 244669 193598 244669 193598 244669 193598 244669 X Provide inner city youth higher education focused on tech After two years of virtual STEM Fairs, we were able to gather once again for our in-person Hands On STEM Fair. The Community was able to participate at more than 15 different activity tables. See more on Sch O. 5000 49147 We were busy preparing students for their next educational phase with our Hands On STEM Mentorship Program for 2021-2022 6 students were enrolled, one graduating senior is attending UME to be a veterinarian. College Career Coaching Program launched in September 2022. Its a college readiness, career development and mentorship program to support, guide, and assist African American students in the Phoenix Metro area. See more Sch O. 49147 Shereka Jackson Founder Executive Director/CEO 015.00 0 Mallory Jones Bridgewater President 004.00 0 Carla Washington Secretary 010.00 0 Kim Gathers Treasurer/Chair 015.00 0 Ayanna Brandon Vice President 007.00 0 Shaunta Hendking Board Member 003.00 0 Cedric Bridgewater Board Member 003.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false false Kim Gathers PO Box 21062 Phoeniix AZ 85036 6232210902 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 29494 63602 77059 105459 107042 382656 29494 63602 77059 105459 107042 382656 27388 355268 36 36 382692 0.92830 0.80450 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Stem Fundraiser 24402 17251 7151 6855 4343 150 883 24402 17251 7151 6855 4343 150 883 12231 -5080 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Advertising Promotion 1,565 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Office Expenses 1,044 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses IT Expenses 1,098 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Insurance 712 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses STEM Program 5,343 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Mentor Program 1,209 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Annual STEM Fair 2,605 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses STEM Training 21,565 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets Prior Period Adjustment 1,929 Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 28 Activities included battery cars, various animal hearts, bubbles, and learning how to use the water hose the fire fighters brought to the fair. The experience was highlighted with a great DJ and a tasty lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs prepared by the Phoenix firefighters. We welcomed over 234 attendees and 70 volunteers. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 30 All participants must be between the ages of 14-25 and enrolled in high school or college. The program begins in September and runs through June, and participants are selected through a competitive application process. With this being the initial year of the program, we received ten applications and accepted three students for the 2022- 2023 academic year. Our participants have been working diligently on creating professional resumes, submitting FAFSA and scholarship applications, scheduling appointments with school counselors and military recruiters, applying to career-based programs, and most importantly, establishing a meaningful, authentic, trusting and transparent connection with their mentor, Coach Natasha. In the spring, we look forward to celebrating our two seniors graduating in May and cheering them on as they end their high school chapter and confidently walk into the next phase of life. We are proud of all three of our participants and encourage each one to continue soaring high and working hard to reach their greatest potential. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 Adult STEM Party September 2022 - We hosted our first fundraiser at Arizona Science Center. The Adult STEM Party With a Purpose was held September 9, 2022. Guests were treated to demos from Arizona Science Center along with a lovely Silent Auction. Along with interactive activities, we also awarded students with laptops, who were selected based on submitted essays. Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 32 At Future Stars, Inc., we are privileged to work with an outstanding and passionate community of volunteers. Our dedicated volunteers, consisting of over 119 individuals from over 18 different companies and organizations, have made an extraordinary impact on our mission to provide opportunities for youth in South Phoenix to achieve their goals in higher education with a focus on technology. In 2022, our volunteers generously contributed a total of 1,267 hours, providing a diverse range of educational and hands-on experiences to inspire and motivate the next generation of young leaders and innovators. Through their unwavering commitment and dedication, they have been an essential part of creating a positive and inclusive environment for the children we serve. Thanks to the support and hard work of our volunteers, we have been able to make a real difference in the lives of those who participate in our programs. Their collaboration and enthusiasm have helped to foster a sense of belonging and community among the youth of Phoenix, and we are grateful for their ongoing support. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our volunteers for their tireless efforts, and for the many ways in which they have contributed to our success. Their generosity and dedication continue to inspire us, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in building a brighter future for all.