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← SOUTH SHORE STARS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by SOUTH SHORE STARS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$13,301,896
Total expenses
$13,469,078
Contributions and grants received
$12,038,206
Grants paid
$70,725
Program service revenue
$1,013,679
Investment income
$144,389
Other revenue
$105,622
Total assets, end of year
$14,109,309
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,999,050
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,110,259
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$8,902,031
Management and general expenses
$4,228,558
Fundraising expenses
$338,489
Program service expenses (Part III)
$8,902,031

Program services were 66.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $233,949

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $176,875

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $11,096,950

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $530,432

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $11,563

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PARENT FEES & PRIVATE TUITION

    total $1,013,679 · related or exempt $1,013,679

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $130,601 · excluded $130,601

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $41,440

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $41,440

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $41,440 · excluded $41,440

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $3,173,509

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $3,133,107 · other assets $26,614

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $40,402 · other assets -$26,614

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $13,788 · excluded $13,788

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $53,250

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $176,875

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $71,056

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$17,806 · excluded -$17,806

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $81,988 · excluded $81,988

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $81,988

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $70,725 · program services $70,725

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $194,453 · program services $145,840 · management and general $44,724 · fundraising $3,889

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $6,368,430 · program services $4,672,890 · management and general $1,470,164 · fundraising $225,376

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $663,353 · program services $438,394 · management and general $204,798 · fundraising $20,161

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $519,709 · program services $344,359 · management and general $159,659 · fundraising $15,691

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $46,229 · management and general $46,229

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $47,500 · management and general $47,500

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $21,969 · management and general $21,969

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,768,256 · program services $981,583 · management and general $780,206 · fundraising $6,467

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $164,410 · program services $2,003 · management and general $117,097 · fundraising $45,310

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $324,408 · program services $74,229 · management and general $238,558 · fundraising $11,621

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $877,621 · program services $543,186 · management and general $334,343 · fundraising $92

  • 17 · Travel

    total $693,176 · program services $690,576 · management and general $2,558 · fundraising $42

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $13,248 · program services $3,770 · management and general $9,003 · fundraising $475

  • 20 · Interest

    total $287,436 · program services $40,771 · management and general $246,665

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $275,040 · program services $139,244 · management and general $135,796

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $155,204 · program services $81,920 · management and general $73,284

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD

    total $329,397 · program services $329,350 · fundraising $47

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES

    total $175,154 · program services $175,154

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $110,276 · program services $6,557 · management and general $97,501 · fundraising $6,218

  • 24d · Other expenses: VEHICLES

    total $102,017 · program services $99,381 · management and general $2,636

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $261,067 · program services $62,099 · management and general $195,868 · fundraising $3,100

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $391,452 · end of year $618,974

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,012,754 · end of year $1,017,743

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $23,578 · end of year $36,519

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $268,621 · end of year $59,194

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $12,499,698

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $2,590,425

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,894,628 · end of year $9,909,273

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $4,094,980 · end of year $1,777,701

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $226,554 · end of year $689,905

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $515,089 · end of year $1,087,441

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $148,101 · end of year $289,160

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $4,640,000 · end of year $4,594,427

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $218,518 · end of year $332,390

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $228,541 · end of year $695,632

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,884,075 · end of year $5,434,930

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,278,243 · end of year $1,675,329

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

STARS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OPTIMAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, USING A FAMILY SUPPORT APPROACH IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

STARS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OPTIMAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, USING A FAMILY SUPPORT APPROACH IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS.FOUR CORE GOALS FORM THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK:ENABLE PARENTS TO WORK;HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL;FACILITATE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; ANDIMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE.

  • EARLY EDUCATION/PRESCHOOL:OUR THREE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED EARLY EDUCATION/PRESCHOOL CENTERS SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN, INCLUDING TODDLERS, INFANTS, AND PRESCHOOLERS AT OUR WEYMOUTH LOCATION, PRESCHOOLERS AT OUR RANDOLPH LOCATION, AND PRESCHOOLERS AND TODDLERS AT OUR QUINCY LOCATION. ALL CHILDREN ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IN A SAFE, NURTURING, AND EDUCATIONALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT. TEACHERS PLAN CHILD-CENTERED ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN AND SPARK EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND THE MASTERY OF NEW SKILLS. THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PROGRAM STRUCTURE IS HIGHSCOPE CURRICULUM, WHICH EMPHASIZES CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IS MOST EFFECTIVE IN HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN REACH APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. TEACHERS FREQUENTLY ASSESS CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND USE THE DATA TO PLAN CURRICULUM AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES.SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING IS THE HEART OF STARS' PROGRAMMING AND INTEGRATED INTO OUR DAILY PRACTICE. LOW CHILD STAFF RATIOS, SMALL GROUP SIZE, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS. ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN WEEKLY CLASSROOM PLANS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS, EMPATHY, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO SELF-REGULATE.WE PLACE GREAT VALUE ON THE PARTNERSHIPS WE FORM WITH OUR FAMILIES, BELIEVING THAT PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO CHILDREN'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, INCORPORATING RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION THAT CONSIDERS DIVERSE FAMILY STRUCTURE, VALUES AND TRADITIONS. OUR PRESCHOOL FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICIAN HELPS STAFF AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, COPING WITH FAMILY STRESS AND FINDING NEEDED RESOURCES.OUR TEACHERS ARE VERY DIVERSE, SPEAKING MANY LANGUAGES, REFLECTING OUR FAMILIES' BACKGROUNDS. OUR CULTURALLY COMPETENT, MULTICULTURAL APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S CONSTRUCTION OF A KNOWLEDGEABLE, CONFIDENT SELF-IDENTITY, ALONG WITH AN APPRECIATION OF DIFFERENT CULTURES.

    Expenses $4,248,591 · Revenue $531,438

  • SCHOOL AGE AND YOUTH:SINCE 1970, STARS HAS PROVIDED THE HIGHEST QUALITY SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. WE HAVE INVESTED OUR RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, RESEARCH BASED, BEST PRACTICES THAT SUPPORTS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL SUCCESS WITH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: INCREASED RESILIENCY; DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE VALUES; IMPROVED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT; AND INCREASED ASPIRATION FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE.IN OUR CENTERS, CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW IN SELF-RELIANCE AND SELF-EXPRESSION AS THEY ENJOY MANY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATHLETICS, ARTS, GAMES, DRAMA, COOKING AND FIELD TRIPS. WE AIM TO EXCITE CHILDREN ABOUT READING AND WRITING BY INTEGRATING LITERACY ACTIVITIES INTO EACH CENTER'S DAILY SCHEDULE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THERE ARE MANY SPECIAL OFFERINGS WHICH MIGHT INCLUDE: DRUMMING, DIGITAL MEDIA AND ROBOTICS. STAFF WORK WITH PARENTS TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL HOMEWORK PLAN, AND HOMEWORK TIME IS A PART OF EACH DAY'S SCHEDULE. THE STRENGTH OF OUR SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS THE STRONG POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS STAFF DEVELOP WITH CHILDREN. WE SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN TO EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS AND RESOLVE DISPUTES WHILE DEVELOPING PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND EMPATHY. BY BUILDING A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY, OUR CHILDREN FEEL SUPPORTED BY STAFF AND THEIR PEERS.

    Expenses $2,940,935 · Grants $70,725 · Revenue $393,864

  • FAMILY CHILD CARE:RESEARCH SUPPORTS FAMILY CHILD CARE BEING THE IDEAL CHILD CARE SETTING FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO FORM A CLOSE BOND WITH CAREGIVERS, A COMFORTABLE HOME SETTING AND FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING. STARS HAS OPERATED A FAMILY CHILD CARE SYSTEM SINCE 1975. OUR TEAM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS, A FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICIAN, AND A NUTRITIONIST SUPPORTS EACH FAMILY PROVIDER TO CREATE A WARM, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH THE STRUCTURE AND INDIVIDUAL PLANNING THAT ARE THE HALLMARKS OF QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION SETTINGS.

    Expenses $1,075,841 · Revenue $30,637

  • SUMMER PROGRAMS & CAMPS:EXPERIENCED STAFF MEET SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNGER CAMPERS WITH AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. STARS SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES GAMES, ATHLETICS, SUPPLEMENTAL MATH AND ELA INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, THEME WEEKS, FIELD TRIPS AND MORE.

    Expenses $636,664 · Revenue $57,740

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Paul Meoni

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lynne Clyde

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris Ernest

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Yvonne Howard

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Gaby Barraza

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nancy Duggan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tom Findley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bruce Haas

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tom Harris

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Doug Luke

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marie Morissett

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Maddy Pope

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Steve Saleeba

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Deb Salvucci

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • David Sawyer

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dan Wahlberg

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Jennifer Curtis

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $181,738
    From this org
    $181,370
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $368
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $181,370
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $368
    Filer's total
    $181,738

  • Amanda Keenan

    ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $117,463
    From this org
    $111,663
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,800
    Hours/week
    40

  • Debra Stratton

    PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $118,997
    From this org
    $107,096
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,901
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jaclyn Martinson

    SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $122,878
    From this org
    $104,244
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,634
    Hours/week
    40

  • Roberta London

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR (FAMILY SUPPORT)

    Total calculated
    $123,410
    From this org
    $115,901
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,509
    Hours/week
    40

  • Karen Smizer

    DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY

    Total calculated
    $118,181
    From this org
    $110,079
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,102
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
4 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202521349349303522

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