2025-09-08T19:06:41-07:00 2024-10-31 990 2023-11-01 391469643 Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth Inc BLUE 6087823219 PO Box 2523 La Crosse WI 54602 Kevin Hanson President 2025-09-08 true 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Brad Furlano PO Box 2523 La Crosse WI 546022523 2298439 false X www.bluestars.org X 1964 WI Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth is committed to developing life skills in young people through education and achievement in the performing arts. Students learn how applying teamwork, dedication, perseverance, goal setting, and discipline, contributes to their success now and in their future endeavors. 9 9 22 150 0 420391 421074 1136735 1199274 93552 181664 81764 108027 1732442 1910039 0 0 602121 652152 0 50072 1431253 1481273 2033374 2133425 -300932 -223386 1574924 1342354 656471 644568 918453 697786 Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth is committed to developing life skills in young people through education and achievement in the performing arts. Students learn how applying teamwork, dedication, perseverance, goal setting, and discipline, contributes to their success now and in their future endeavors. false false 1992916 1872065 Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps - During FY 2023, approximately 165 students had the opportunity to travel 10,000 miles throughout the U.S. to perform a musical and visual marching program. The drum and bugle corps participated in many community events. 13683 37974 Blue Stars Alumni Corps - During FY 2023, approximately 125 alumni and supporters of the Blue Stars participated in the 60th Anniversary Alumni Corps, and 80 alumni and supporters of the Blue Stars participated in the annual Maple Leaf parade that takes place during the Oktoberfest festival in La Crosse, WI. 2006599 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 88 0 true 22 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false WI X Steve Stueck 6087823219 1805 Granary Rd Unit 9 Holmen WI 54636 Brad Furlano Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 88000 0 5077 Brad Harris Corps Director 40.00 0.00 60500 0 0 Kevin Hanson President 6.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bruce Furlano Vice President 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Timothy Kviz Treasurer 8.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jenny Wagner Secretary 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelli Antoine Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cory Jones Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Powell Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ellie Rohlck Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Maben Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 148500 5077 0 false false false 0 15100 405974 136231 421074 Member tuition and fees 711130 1058396 1058396 Performance fees 711130 140878 140878 1199274 40135 40135 0 0 0 355341 213812 141529 141529 141529 127474 15100 91952 35522 35522 0 154354 82636 71718 71718 Miscellaneous 711130 787 787 787 1910039 1340803 148162 0 0 0 0 275076 194153 51465 29458 0 348397 348397 0 0 28679 20242 5366 3071 0 0 17562 10537 5269 1756 0 0 0 0 0 2229 2225 3 1 15233 9454 1483 4296 0 120028 113336 4462 2230 723040 723040 0 0 24685 24685 0 222897 221551 673 673 34820 27517 6597 706 Performance 242628 242628 Vehicle & Equip Maintenance 35664 35664 Miscellaneous 27323 24206 60 3057 Business Taxes, Fees & License 4765 4075 690 10399 4889 686 4824 2133425 2006599 76754 50072 251247 298203 0 173 500 10918 25287 0 0 0 40668 40313 54759 49967 1622498 1218213 486647 404285 676087 489646 0 0 0 54425 34153 1574924 1342354 71502 80816 33900 38600 500000 494372 51069 30780 656471 644568 X 848905 646910 69548 50876 918453 697786 1574924 1342354 -223386 2719 X X true X true X true false X 317240 1087744 895355 420130 421074 3141543 215348 759810 1169485 1292167 1448044 4884854 0 0 0 532588 1847554 2064840 1712297 1869118 8026397 0 0 8026397 -7300 532 688 18502 40135 52557 0 -7300 532 688 18502 40135 52557 0 40000 58592 260 1382 786 101020 565288 1906678 2065788 1732181 1910039 8179974 0.98120 0.98440 0.00640 0.00290 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1047558 849347 198211 574940 368866 206074 404285 Operating Lease Liabilities 30780 30780 X X X X X X false WI Drum corps shows 77472 326 77146 732 9292 1327 46390 Anniversary Banquet 43026 12054 30972 4480 13250 15418 1 13575 13575 670 134073 12380 121693 732 13772 14577 62478 91559 30134 Blue Stars Investmnt Club X false true false X 2 4656 Fair Value X 20 18895 Cost X Tour Equipment 4 962 Cost X Perform Equip 4 66674 Cost X Uniforms 2 33317 Cost X Other 88 11727 Cost false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a The Executive Committee of the Board, which is comprised of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, At-Large Member, and the Executive Director, may make decisions on behalf of the entire Board on pressing matters that cannot wait for the next Board meeting. All decisions of the Executive Committee are presented to the Board at the next meeting for review and ratification. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by the Treasurer. The Business Manager and the Treasurer review the Form 990 for accuracy, and any changes identified are made. The draft 990 is then provided to the Finance Committee of the Board for review. Any changes identified are made, and the final 990 is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All contracts must be approved by two authorized parties. Authorized parties include Board Members and the Executive Director. If conflicts are identified, they would be immediately reported. Additionally, all Directors and employees must complete an annual certification on compliance with the Conflicts of Interest Policy, and disclosure of known conflicts are required in the certifications. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a A Board Committee is tasked with completing the annual performance review of the Executive Director, including recommendation for changes to compensation. The Executive Director completes a self-assessment, the Board Committee completes the evaluation, and the completed package is provided to the full Board for review. The evaluation and self-assessment are discussed and approved by the full Board. Changes to compensation are approved by the full Board as well. Objectives for the following year are established, and the complete evaluation and next year objectives are delivered to the Executive Director by one (or more) of the Board Committee members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b A Board Committee reviews publicly available information on compensation for comparable key employees. This information is used in conjunction with the evaluation of key employees by the Executive Director to determine compensation of key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available upon request. Additionally, the information is available at regular board meetings. Notices of upcoming Board meetings are posted on the organizations website and social media platforms. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Treasurer, Business Manager and Executive Director re-appointed the independent accountant to perform the audit and presented the re-appointment to the Board of Directors for approval. The Treasurer, Business Manager and Executive Director oversee the performance of the audit.