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Morning Star Education Center

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2001
  • EIN: 95-4763190

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
$398k (2024)

Expenses
$398k (2024)

Total Assets
$56.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$14k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$397,907
Expenses
$397,807
Net Income
$100
Net Assets
$42,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $397,907
100%
Program Services $0
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 $720
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $199,755
50.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,514
Total Liabilities $13,962
Net Assets $42,552
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $720 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 31, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$390,165
Expenses
$360,616
Net Income
$29,549
Net Assets
$42,452
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $390,165
100%
Program Services $0
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 $1,120
0.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $187,721
52.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,198
Total Liabilities $27,746
Net Assets $42,452
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $1,120 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 22, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,612
Expenses
$340,351
Net Income
-$18,739
Net Assets
$12,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,612
100%
Program Services $0
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 $540
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $181,181
53.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,557
Total Liabilities $2,654
Net Assets $12,903
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $540 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,390
Expenses
$333,776
Net Income
-$9,386
Net Assets
$31,642
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,390
100%
Program Services $0
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 $2,215
0.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $172,691
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,026
Total Liabilities $6,384
Net Assets $31,642
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $2,215 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 28, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,351
Expenses
$308,444
Net Income
$15,907
Net Assets
$82,628
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,351
100%
Program Services $0
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 $29,119
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,301
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,891
Total Liabilities $2,263
Net Assets $82,628
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $29,119 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 30, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,959
Expenses
$369,647
Net Income
-$12,688
Net Assets
$25,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $356,959
100%
Program Services $0
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 $29,300
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,340
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,144
Total Liabilities $2,024
Net Assets $25,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (President) $29,300 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bosco H Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 29, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$373,644
Expenses
$357,257
Net Income
$16,387
Net Assets
$37,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $373,644
100%
Program Services $0
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 $12,600
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $152,776
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,178
Total Liabilities $9,369
Net Assets $37,809
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (Director) $12,600 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sung Uhn Pak (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 2, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,273
Expenses
$382,338
Net Income
-$30,065
Net Assets
$21,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $352,273
100%
Program Services $0
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 $44,000
11.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,142
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,327
Total Liabilities $4,905
Net Assets $21,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (Director) $44,000 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sung Uhn Pak (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$331,268
Expenses
$288,746
Net Income
$42,522
Net Assets
$51,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $331,268
100%
Program Services $0
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 $123,278
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,641
Total Liabilities $2,154
Net Assets $51,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Yong Cha Ra (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Frank Kraft (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Suh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sung Uhn Pak (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nickie Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 2, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,193
Expenses
$232,021
Net Income
$4,172
Net Assets
$8,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $236,193
100%
Program Services $0
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 $112,539
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,459
Total Liabilities $71,494
Net Assets $8,965

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,691
Expenses
$247,793
Net Income
-$102
Net Assets
$4,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,691
100%
Program Services $0
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 $127,692
51.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,905
Total Liabilities $2,112
Net Assets $4,793

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,320
Expenses
$250,614
Net Income
$1,706
Net Assets
$4,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,320
100%
Program Services $0
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 $131,347
52.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,603
Total Liabilities $1,708
Net Assets $4,895

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,936
Expenses
$319,471
Net Income
-$7,535
Net Assets
$3,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,936
100%
Program Services $0
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 $54,300
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,976
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,189
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,189

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$324,077
Expenses
$325,977
Net Income
-$1,900
Net Assets
$10,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,077
100%
Program Services $0
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 $53,693
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,413
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,724
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,724

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
1999

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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

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