2024-03-13T14:03:30-04:00 2023-09-30 371197136 D C ETLING LLC 9504 CREEK KNOLL ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347 990 2022-10-01 411756817 Starbase Minnesota Inc STAR 659 Mustang Ave St Paul MN 55111 Robert Cayton Treasurer 6127132530 2024-03-13 true Robert Cayton XXX-XX-XXXX DANIEL ETLING CPA P00239180 9529430775 2024-03-13 X 0 00 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Belinda Cordina 2658331 false X starbasemn.org X 1993 MN TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE MINNESOTA YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) 19 19 27 894 0 0 2991777 2653331 21700 0 408 4027 973 3013885 2658331 82563 4000 0 1344533 1347148 0 14610 1249867 1265827 2676963 2616975 336922 41356 1286480 1324718 30685 27567 1255795 1297151 TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE MINNESOTA YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) false false 2513625 4000 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 onsite 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. STARBASE expanded its new STEM kit initiative to 35,000 5th grade students and their teachers across Minnesota in FY23. STARBASE Minnesota in St. Paul and Duluth served a combined total of 6,347 students in 5-day school year and summer onsite programs, plus an additional 35,000 students and their teachers across Minnesota through STARBASE Destination Mars STEM Kits. Students participating in STARBASEs onsite programs achieved the following results: St. Paul 94% students STEM knowledge/skill with a 27-31 percentage point gain on pre to post-test tests that measure knowledge and skills; 95% students reported that STARBASE made learning fun; 82% students reported an increased interest in STEM; and the majority reported interest in pursuing a STEM career. Duluth 93% students increased STEM knowledge/skills with a 22% average pre to post-test improvement; 96% students STARBASE made learning fun; 77% reported increased interest in STEM; and the majority reported an interest in STEM careers. Of the teachers participating in onsite programs, 93-99% reported gains in STEM knowledge and teaching strategies in St. Paul and Duluth; 100% rated STARBASE excellent or very good; 100% want to return to STARBASE. A combined STARBASE total of 477 educators participated in onsite programs 5,686 hours; and 536 military, corporate, and community members, together, volunteered over 4,163 hours in and for STARBASE programs. 2513625 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 11 0 true 27 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 19 19 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false MN X Kim Van Wie 6127132530 659 Mustang Ave St Paul MN 55111 Kim Van Wie Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 142493 0 28071 James Orrock Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sydnie Lieb Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Audet Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Dujmovic Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lucas Mistelske Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chas Anderson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Rutherford Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Hamlar Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Hoyum Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Phyllis Kahn Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dee Powers Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Harry Sieben Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Delgehausen Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joe Erickson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Thyken Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Denis Shields DirectorCommittee Chair 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Belinda Cordina PresidentChairperson 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Cayton Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 John Silliman Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dave Soenen Vice President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 142493 0 28071 1 false true false 37261 2338103 277967 18499 2653331 4027 4027 37261 Miscellaneous Income 900099 973 973 973 2658331 5000 0 0 4000 4000 173336 151362 14640 7334 952943 941837 7398 3708 47811 47150 661 88574 86097 2477 84484 82798 1686 37759 37759 36978 36978 4099 4099 4965 4965 13976 13976 12849 4295 8554 Educational Materials 763388 763388 Facilities-Class Furnishings 11227 11227 Equipment & Supplies 297147 297147 Contracted Services 58260 58260 25179 6046 18042 1091 2616975 2513625 88740 14610 207089 783 545734 1036212 445595 208438 5664 4126 15782 235716 177877 35669 57839 48267 1286480 1324718 30685 25428 2139 30685 27567 X 1051132 1174564 204663 122587 1255795 1297151 1286480 1324718 41356 0 X false true X true true true X 1661961 3748770 2142567 2991777 2653331 13198406 480832 468542 595396 673961 670610 2889341 2142793 4217312 2737963 3665738 3323941 16087747 16087747 48 121 367 408 4027 4971 16092718 22773 0.99970 0.99990 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 235716 177877 57839 57839 X 3456622 798291 798291 2658331 2658331 3415266 798291 798291 2616975 2616975 Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) Starbase Minnesota, Inc. is organized as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) as organizations described in IRC Section 501(c)(3), qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)and (viii), and have been determined not to be a private foundation under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and (3), respectively. The Organization is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990)with the IRS. In addition, the Organization is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. Management has determined that the Organization is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. Galaxy Event 37261 37261 37261 37261 X X X false false false false false false false false false Kim Van Wie Executive Director 130493 12000 10546 17525 170564 Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Copies of Form 990 are provided to all board members for their individual review, discussion and approval. After board approval, Form 990 is signed and filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c STARBASE Minnesota has written guidance in its financial policies with respect to conflict of interest situations and new employees are given direction on avoiding these issues. Employees who conduct purchasing complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement. Additionally, outside organizations such as the United States Fiscal and Property Office, oversee and are vigilant in looking for possible situations where conflict of interest issues may arise. Additionally, the STARBASE Minnesota Executive Director maintains strict vigilance over purchases and potential conflicts of interest. In Dec 2022 the Board of Directors adopted new Bylaws that include a Conflict of Interest Policy and Board Members will be required to disclose potential conflicts on an annual basis. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The executive directors salary is set by the board of directors each year. It is based on key indicators related to managing and directing the organization and accomplishing annual goals and objectives. Benchmarking with other similar organizations is also conducted on an annual basis for the executive directors compensation and for all employees. No compensation was paid to any other individuals defined as officers or key employees. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Starbase Minnesota makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.