Annual Report

2021

A Message From The CEO

Julie Wukelic

While we had many successes in 2021, it was also a challenging year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Like many organizations, we had to adapt to the new reality of social distancing and remote work. This posed fundraising challenges, and we had to postpone our Tomorrow Never Dies Gala, which has now been rescheduled for Fall 2022. We look forward to a fantastic time and hope you can join us on our mission to help marginalized youth. We also had some changes to our board of directors in 2021. We welcomed a new board president, Aaron Riley, and a new Treasurer, Lori Brennan. Dan Menser also joined our board and joined our meetings remotely from Seattle. We are excited to have them on board and look forward to their leadership and guidance in the future.

2021 Grants

28%

Education
$41,000

Our educational grants engage, empower, and inspire struggling kids to believe in their future

23%

Enrichment
$35,000

Our enrichment grants nurture curiosity, wonder, and creativity in kids through play, the arts, and outdoor immersion

21%

Wraparound Services
$32,000

Our wraparound services grants use teamwork and coordinated resources to provide healing for disadvantaged kids

17%

Transitional Living
$25,000

Our transitional living grants provide support, resources, and a safe place to call home for disadvantaged kids

11%

Foster Care & Adoption
$16,000

Our foster care and adoption grants help protect, stabilize, and nurture the most disadvantaged children in our community

Grant Awards - $149,000

Dishman Hills logo in color.

Outdoor Enrichment and Outdoor Program

$11,000

Morning Star logo in color.

Morning Star Education Enrichment Program

$16,000

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Motivational Interviewing Program

$16,000

Morning Star logo in color.

Murphy House Therapeutic Behavioral Rehabilitation Services Program

$16,000

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College & Career Readiness

$11,000

Digital Drop-In and Basic Needs Program

$8,000

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Morning Star Foster Care Program

$16,000

Educare Program

$9,000

Early Childhood Education and Assistance (ECEAP) Program

$14,000

Morning Star logo in color.

Morning Star In-Home Wrap and Case Aide Program

$16,000

Five Pillars of Caring

Illustration of the Pillar of Basic Human Needs.
Youth Comforted
0
Illustration of the Pillar of Love and Belonging.
Children Cared For
0
Illustration of the Pillar of Community Support.
Kids Supported
0
Illustration of the Pillar of Education.
Youth Learning
0
Illustration of the Pillar of Enrichment.
Kids Having Fun
0

Stories Of Impact

Name Change for Morning Star Foundation

Name Change for Morning Star Foundation

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Believe in Me Charity Golf Tournament 2021

Charity Golf Tournament 2021

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Thank You!

Donors

Individuals who have demonstrated their generosity and support to the kids in our community.

Donors

Individuals who have demonstrated their generosity and support to the kids in our community.

Sponsors

Local businesses that have sponsorship and are aligned with our mission.

Sponsors

Local businesses that have sponsorship and are aligned with our mission.

Volunteers

Individuals who have donated their knowledge and skills to contribute the Foundation's mission.

Volunteers

Individuals who have donated their knowledge and skills to contribute the Foundation's mission.

Media Partnerships

Media partnerships are collaborations that are can help us to raise the visibility of our cause.

Media Partnerships

Media partnerships are collaborations that are can help us to raise the visibility of our cause.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a more just and equitable organization and community where all individual can achieve their full potential. It is the policy of the Foundation to provide and promote equal opportunity for all people without regard for race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Fundraising Events

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Financial Summary

Program Expense Ratio

The program expense ratio is the percentage of our expenses that go towards programs and services rather than overhead or fundraising, and it is important for donors as a measure of how efficiently we are using our resources to fulfill our mission, with a higher ratio generally considered better.

0.72

Liabilities to Assets Ratio

The liabilities to asset ratio measures our financial leverage and risk by comparing our debts to our total assets; this metric is important for donors as it provides insight into our financial stability, and a lower ratio is generally considered better.

0.19

Administrative Expense Ratio

The administrative expense ratio is the percentage of our total expenses that are spent on administrative and overhead costs, and it is important for donors to understand how efficiently we uses their donations, with a lower ratio indicating more efficient use of funds.

0.13

Fundraising Expense Ratio

The fundraising expense ratio is the percentage of our total expenses that go toward fundraising activities, and it is important for donors as a measure of how efficiently we is using our resources to raise funds, with a lower ratio indicating more efficient fundraising practices.

0.15

Working Capital Ratio

The working capital ratio measures our ability to cover short-term liabilities with available assets, and it's important for donors as it indicates our financial health; a higher ratio is generally better as it signifies greater liquidity and financial stability.

0.37

Vision

Our vision is to help every kid to develop the self-coincidence they need to succeed.

Mission

Our mission is to fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.

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