# Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128. EIN 46-5172949. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> 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...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/465172949/202622479349300002/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $338,855 | $87,590 | $289,212 | $289,212 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/465172949/202622479349300002/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $160,605 | $44,012 | $116,593 | $116,593 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/465172949/202640989349200504/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $30,163 (34%), management $57,427 (66%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $338,855, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +45% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 54 of 348 youth development nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $160,605 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation's EIN?**

Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5172949. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "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..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Guiding Stars an Anthony C Richardson - Lee Foundation reported total revenue of $338,855 and total expenses of $87,590 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.