STAR COMMUNITIES CO US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

STAR COMMUNITIES CO US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

EIN 46-1025703

What they do

STAR COMMUNITIES is A DC-BASED NONPROFIT ORGRANIZATION THAT WORKS to EVALUATE, IMPROVE and CERTIFY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. WE HELP CITIES and COUNTIES ACHIEVE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, A STRONG ECONOMY and WELL BEING for THEIR RESIDENTS.STAR COMMUNITIES LEADS COMMUNITIES to CHART A CLEAR PATH TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $56.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

6.44%of revenue went to mission work56.2% of expenses · Program services

$11.45spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

5.01%of revenue went to management and office costs43.8% of expenses

56.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $84,150 for HILARI VARNADORE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$353,004

Mission workProgram services$22,7266.44% of revenue56.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$17,6795.01% of revenue43.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$312,59988.55% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$40,40511.45% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2017CurrentExpense mix: 56.2% mission · 43.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 11.45% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 74.5% mission · 23.3% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 244.79% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 93.0% mission · 6.6% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.36% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$353,004

Expenses$40,405

Annual surplus $312,599 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$22,726 · 56.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$17,679 · 43.8% of expenses

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Revenue$353,004

Expenses$40,405

Contributions$200,000

Mission work (program services)$22,726

Management and general$17,679

Accounting fees$3,279

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

HILARI VARNADOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $84,150

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

HILARI VARNADOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BROOKS RAINWATERDIRECTOR

CATHERINE HURLEYDIRECTOR

DYLAN SIEGLERTREASURER

GARRETT FITZGERALDSECRETARY

SHANNON PARRYCHAIR

About this charity

Location: 2101 L STREET NW SUITE 500 NO 500, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
County: District of Columbia
In care of: HILARI VARNADORE
Primary officer: HILARI VARNADORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(800) 795-1747

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2017
Tax period began: November 1, 2017
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: LINTON SHAFER WARFIELD & GARRETT PA