Impact & transparency
Accountable to the communities we serve.
We believe donors and participants deserve full transparency. Here you'll find our program commitments, governance standards, financial policies, and the documentation that backs every claim we make.
A note on our stage
Changing Stars Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 2026 as a Florida nonprofit corporation. We are in our founding year — actively building programs, pursuing 501(c)(3) recognition, and establishing the financial infrastructure that will support rigorous annual reporting. This page will grow as we do.
Our commitments
What we promise every donor.
100% program-directed giving
Every unrestricted gift goes directly to participant services. Board members serve without compensation. Administrative costs are minimized and disclosed.
Annual financial reporting
We will publish audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 filings annually, available to any donor or member of the public upon request.
Conflict of interest protection
All directors and officers sign an annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure. Any transaction involving affiliated entities requires advance disclosure and disinterested Board approval.
No private inurement
By charter and by law, no part of the Foundation's net earnings may benefit any private individual. Assets are permanently dedicated to charitable purposes.
Independent governance
The Foundation operates with fully independent governance from StarChanger Studios LLC and all affiliated entities. All collaborations must serve charitable purposes and be documented.
Participant eligibility standards
All programs operate under formal eligibility criteria and audit forms to ensure services reach the people who need them most and that resources are used appropriately.
Program reach
Six areas of direct community impact.
Our programs are free to all participants. The following areas represent our active and planned service commitments for our founding year.
Education & Scholarship
Tutoring, mentorship, fellowships, and academic support for students facing barriers to traditional educational pathways.
Mental Health Support
Access to counseling resources, support groups, and mental wellness programming for individuals who cannot afford private care.
Cognitive Resources
Tools, assessments, and support for individuals with learning differences, cognitive challenges, or neurodevelopmental needs.
Diagnostic Screenings
Free or subsidized screenings for conditions that often go undiagnosed in underserved populations, enabling earlier intervention.
Job Training & Workforce
Skills-based training, resume support, interview preparation, and career pathway guidance for job seekers.
Arts & Creative Expression
Visual arts, music, media, and creative workshops that build confidence, community, and pathways to creative careers.
Governance documents
Our founding documents are on file.
The following governance documents were adopted at the organizational meeting of the Board of Directors and are maintained as permanent corporate records by the Secretary.
Articles of Incorporation
On fileFiled with the State of Florida under Chapter 617, Florida Statutes. Establishes the Foundation's charitable purposes, nonprofit nature, and 501(c)(3) restrictions.
Bylaws
On fileAdopted by the full Board of Directors. Governs Board composition, officer duties, meeting requirements, quorum, voting, and amendment procedures.
Organizational Meeting Minutes
On fileRecords the adoption of all founding resolutions, officer elections, and Board authorizations including EIN application and bank account authorization.
Conflict of Interest Policy
On fileRequires annual disclosure by all directors and officers. Governs transactions with affiliated entities including StarChanger Studios LLC.
Annual Conflict Disclosure Forms
On fileSigned annually by each director and officer. Covers family relationships, business interests, compensation, affiliated organizations, and gifts.
Eligibility & Audit Forms
On fileFormal participant eligibility criteria and audit documentation ensuring program resources reach qualifying individuals and are properly accounted for.
Financial stewardship
Building the infrastructure for full accountability.
As a newly incorporated organization, our first Form 990 will be filed following our first full fiscal year of operations. We are committed to making all public filings available on this page as soon as they are submitted.
Eligibility & Audit Forms
Formal participant eligibility criteria and audit documentation on file with the Secretary.
Questions about our finances or governance?
We welcome inquiries from donors, grant-makers, and the public. Reach out and we'll respond promptly.