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Starbase Minnesota Inc.

Starbase Minnesota Inc.

Saint Paul, MN 55111
Tax ID41-1756817

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,662,109

Expenses

$1,745,243

Website

starbasemn.org

Mission

To inspire and educate Minnesota youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

About

STARBASE is a program of the Department of Defense, hosted by the Minnesota National Guard and supported by corporate and community organizations for the purpose of inspiring and educating youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STARBASE Minnesotas 20-25 hour STEM programs are taught in the exciting and immersive, technological learning environments of the Minnesota Air National Guard bases the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul and 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth. In FY2019, 3,623 Twin Cities students achieved the following results: 95% students increased their knowledge and skills in STEM with a 80% average pre to post-test improvement; 98% students reported that STARBASE made learning fun; 88% students reported increased interest in pursuing more STEM, and the majority reported interest in pursuing a STEM career. Of the teachers participating, 96% reported gains in STEM knowledge and teaching strategies; 99% rated STARBASE excellent (91%) or very good (8%); 100% want to return to STARBASE. An additional 1,674 students participated in STARBASE Minnesota-Duluths school-year and summer programs with the following results: 52% average pre to posttest improvement; 99% of the students reported STARBASE made learning fun. Of the teachers participating, 85% classroom teachers reported gains in STEM knowledge and teaching strategies; 96% rated STARBASE excellent; 4% very good; 100% want to return to STARBASE. A combined total of 758 military, corporate, and community members volunteered over 4,500 hours in STARBASE programs. A combined STARBASE total of 476 educators from 14 school districts participated over 6,560 hours in STARBASE programs; an additional 73 pre-service college students from five Twin Cities colleges and universities participated 556 hours in field experiences at STARBASE.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To inspire and educate minnesota youth in science, technology, engineering and math (stem)”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To inspire and educate minnesota youth in science, technology, engineering and math (stem)”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is MN.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 17.
  • The non-profit has loans as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$83,134.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 24 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,103,596 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $7,829 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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