2026-09-03T16:51:53-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 465172949 Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation GUID 2676224717 5356 CHEW AVENUE BUILDING B Philadelphia PA 19138 Kimberly Reese Executive Vice President 2676224717 2026-09-04 true Salim Wilson P01988675 2152606166 2026-09-04 X 2025 Kiumberly Reese 1946 W GODFREY AVE Philadelphia PA 19141 338855 false X X 2014 PA Guiding Stars is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organizations primary exempt purpose is to support and empower youth particularly those involved in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system through comprehensive programming focused on workforce development social and emotional learning and positive youth development. 4 4 0 0 0 0 208236 338855 0 0 0 0 0 0 208236 338855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 170289 87590 170289 87590 37947 251265 37947 289212 0 0 37947 289212 X Guiding Stars is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The organizations primary exempt purpose is to support and empower youth particularly those involved in or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system through comprehensive programming focused on workforce development social and emotional learning and positive youth development. false false 30163 0 0 Guiding Stars partnered with the Philadelphia Youth Advocacy Program PYAP to offer comprehensive support services to youth involved in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The services provided included mentorship case management support social-emotional learning and life skills development. The goal was to reduce recidivism rates and encourage positive behavioral outcomes. Through this collaboration more than 100 youth received consistent guidance structured programming and access to resources promoting stability personal growth and successful community reintegration. In another initiative Guiding Stars collaborated with the Philadelphia Youth Network PYN WorkReady Program to facilitate workforce development opportunities for youth. The program aimed at supporting summer employment across Philadelphia offered job readiness training career exposure and subsidized work experiences to enhance essential workplace skills. Over 100 youth were actively engaged acquiring hands-on work experience financial literacy and professional skills crucial for long-term employment success. Furthermore Guiding Stars implemented structured social and emotional learning SEL programs to bolster youth development outcomes. These services focused on enhancing emotional intelligence conflict resolution abilities decision-making skills and self-awareness. The integration of these programs across all service areas ensured a comprehensive approach to supporting youth. Participants in these programs serving over 100 youth collectively experienced improved interpersonal skills heightened confidence and enhanced capabilities to navigate personal and professional environments. 30163 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true false false false false false false Kimberly Reese 2676224717 1946 West Godfrey Avenue Philadelphia PA 19141 X Jasmine Hurt Operations Manager 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kimberly Reese President 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jakia Alston President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Phillip Yacinthe Board Chair 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 338855 0 338855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 338855 0 0 0 X Rent 45697 0 45697 0 Food 18001 18001 0 0 Insurance 6466 0 6466 0 Equipment 5764 5764 0 0 11662 6398 5264 0 87590 30163 57427 0 37947 289212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37947 289212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 37947 289212 0 0 37947 289212 37947 289212 251265 0 0 0 0 0 X true X false true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public Part IX, line 24e | Description:, Amount:| Supplies, $4627.00| Utlilites, $3221.00| Communications Tech, $2043.00| Educational Activities, $992.00| Event, $779.00| The Organization respectfully requests abatement of any penalties associated with the late filing of its 2025 Form 990. The late filing was not due to willful neglect but resulted from unforeseen administrative and operational challenges experienced during the tax year. Staffing transitions and delays in obtaining financial information hampered timely filing. As a small nonprofit with limited resources these issues significantly affected our ability to meet the deadline despite good-faith efforts. Once records were obtained the Organization diligently worked with accounting professionals to file promptly. Improved internal controls such as a compliance calendar and assigned responsibilities have been implemented to prevent future delays.