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Morning Star Child Care

Bright Start Learning Center
  • Leadville, CO
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2012
  • EIN: 45-3202572

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Child Day Care (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$385k (2023)

Expenses
$283k (2023)

Total Assets
$200k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$6.37k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$384,967
Expenses
$283,398
Net Income
$101,569
Net Assets
$193,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,044
53.5%
Program Services $178,803
46.4%
Investment Income $120
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,893
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,994
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,672
Total Liabilities $6,367
Net Assets $193,305
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Luna (Director) $54,893 $0 $0
Lauren Barrette (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Marcella (Director Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kelsy Maxie (Director Tre) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Tharp (Director Vic) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,780
Expenses
$215,335
Net Income
$85,445
Net Assets
$91,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,180
57.9%
Program Services $128,346
42.7%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,750
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,874
23.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,910
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,382
Total Liabilities $7,646
Net Assets $91,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Luna (Director) $50,874 $0 $0
Lauren Barette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Marcella (Director Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kelsy Maxie (Director Tre) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Tharp (Director Vic) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$6,814
Expenses
$50,574
Net Income
-$43,760
Net Assets
$6,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $6,814
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,077
45.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,556
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,686
Total Liabilities $2,395
Net Assets $6,291
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Luna (Director) $23,077 $0 $0
Lauren Barette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Marcella (Director Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kelsy Maxie (Director Tre) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Tharp (Director Vic) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Voetgle (Director Sec) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$161,106
Expenses
$165,526
Net Income
-$4,420
Net Assets
$50,051
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,384
69.8%
Program Services $48,722
30.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,845
68.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,063
Total Liabilities $12
Net Assets $50,051
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lauren Barette (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kayla Marcella (Director Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kelsy Maxie (Director Tre) $0 $0 $0
Francisco Tharp (Director Vic) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Voetgle (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,847
Expenses
$192,582
Net Income
$46,265
Net Assets
$54,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,412
34.1%
Program Services $157,435
65.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,669
72.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,872
Total Liabilities $2,401
Net Assets $54,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Abbott (Director Tre) $0 $0 $0
Alyson Beery (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Duggin (Director Pre) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lewin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Voetgle (Director Sec) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,583
Expenses
$166,483
Net Income
$2,100
Net Assets
$8,206
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,044
30.3%
Program Services $117,409
69.6%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $129
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,778
62.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,533
Total Liabilities $2,327
Net Assets $8,206
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Lewin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'brien (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Abbott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alyson Beery (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Voetgle (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Katie Duggin (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 5, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,688
Expenses
$134,124
Net Income
$18,564
Net Assets
$5,536
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,416
46.1%
Program Services $82,272
53.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,995
58.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,809
Total Liabilities $4,273
Net Assets $5,536
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leslie Cook Knerr (President) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Nielson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'brien (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Reed Holden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Abbott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aly Beery (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Koehler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Duggin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,275
Expenses
$170,305
Net Income
-$23,030
Net Assets
-$13,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,501
47.2%
Program Services $77,774
52.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,917
66.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,580
Total Liabilities $18,608
Net Assets -$13,028
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Koucherik (President) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Cook Knerr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Colleen Neilson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'brien (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Reed Holden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Mallozzi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Abbott (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,744
Expenses
$191,995
Net Income
$34,749
Net Assets
$10,002
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,237
55.7%
Program Services $99,961
44.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $546
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,809
63.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,792
Total Liabilities $4,790
Net Assets $10,002
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashley Hinton (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Angela Laclair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Petty (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Sparkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 23, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,009
Expenses
$226,042
Net Income
$3,967
Net Assets
-$24,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,258
44.0%
Program Services $128,612
55.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $139
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $156,307
69.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,730
Total Liabilities $57,477
Net Assets -$24,747
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Bender (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ashleigh Ginder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy King (President) $0 $0 $0
Ann Wibbenmeyer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 23, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,020
Expenses
$254,522
Net Income
-$10,502
Net Assets
-$28,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,149
15.2%
Program Services $205,790
84.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,081
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,300
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,370
Total Liabilities $63,084
Net Assets -$28,714
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Eric Godsman (Vice Pres./D) $898 $0 $0
Ann Wibbenmeyer (Treasurer) $765 $0 $0
Mary Bender (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ashleigh Hinton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy King (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,929
Expenses
$232,791
Net Income
-$15,862
Net Assets
-$18,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,408
1.1%
Program Services $214,201
98.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $320
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,496
68.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,359
Total Liabilities $69,571
Net Assets -$18,212

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,296
Expenses
$69,644
Net Income
-$2,348
Net Assets
-$2,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $66,925
99.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $371
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,732
Total Liabilities $49,080
Net Assets -$2,348

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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