2016-09-29T15:20:54-05:00 2015-12-31 KPMG LLP 550 S Hope St Suite 1500 Los Angeles CA 90071 990 2015-01-01 953802159 Starlight Childrens Foundation % William J Misenhimer STAR 3104791212 2049 Century Park East 4320 Los Angeles CA 90067 WILLIAM J MISENHIMER Global CFO 4242453668 2016-09-29 true Carey McKee P01281067 2139724000 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Brian Gott Interim CEO 2049 Century Park East 4320 Los Angeles CA 90067 6764723 false X www.Starlight.org X 1983 CA STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH EXPERTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD. 14 14 43 330 0 4867297 6486187 550350 252910 4161 4553 -17972 4176 5403836 6747826 258232 193200 0 0 2657945 2485125 0 0 392829 2036932 3756748 4953109 6435073 450727 312753 6268881 6205294 956491 580151 5312390 5625143 X Starlight Children's Foundation partners with experts to improve quality of life for children, families and communities around the world. false true 5144471 193200 252910 STARLIGHT FUNDS CRITICAL NEEDS EXPRESSED BY HOSPITALS, SPECIALTY CLINICS, CAMPS, RESPITE HOUSES AND HOSPICES IN THE US AND PUERTO RICO. THESE FACILITIES ARE PART OF STARLIGHT'S COMMUNITY PARTNER NETWORK WHICH NUMBERED 653 AT DECEMBER 31, 2015. THIS YEAR, THEY BENEFITTED FROM STARLIGHT PROGRAMS INCLUDING STARLIGHT FUN CEN- TERS MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, STARLIGHT COMFORT KITS, STARLIGHT DIGITAL TABLETS, PROJECTS FUNDED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT COMMUN- ITY PARTNER FACILITIES' PEDIATRIC SPACES, A NEW FLEET OF VGO ROBOTS USED FOR REMOTE EDUCATION AND A PRODUCT PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM WHICH DISTRIBUTES ITEMS THAT PROVIDE NEEDED DISTRACTION AND COMFORT FOR [...] (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) 362988 STARBRIGHT WORLD ONLINE COMMUNITY: THE FIRST EVER PRIVATE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR TEENS WITH CHRONIC AND LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AND THEIR SIBLINGS. MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO CONNECT GLOBALLY WITH OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR MEDICAL JOURNEYS. 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MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO SUCH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE FOUNDATION AT DECEMBER 31, 2015. North America PROGRAM SERVICES FUN CENTER SALES 0 0 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3(f) STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION DOES NOT DIRECTLY MAINTAIN OFFICES, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. FOREIGN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF STARLIGHT SERVICES TO INDEPENDENT FOREIGN AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS. true STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION NYNJCT 1560 BROADWAY SUITE 600 NEW YORK NY 10036 133442216 501(C)(3) 193200 N/A N/A Support program services 1 0 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO STARLIGHT'S CHAPTERS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES. STARLIGHT CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS OF THE CHAPTERS' COMPLIANCE WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND PERIODIC REVIEWS OF CHAPTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHAPTER AGREEMENTS. NO ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF GRANTS TO AFFILIATED CHAPTERS IS DEEMED NECESSARY. X X X false false false false false false false false false JACQUELINE HART GLOBAL CEO 258500 0 32350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 290850 0 0 0 WILLIAM MISENHIMER CFO 143233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 143233 0 0 0 X 3 16897 AVG PRICE DON DATE X Toys and electronics 12 359449 RETAIL PRICE X Books and educational supplies 5 313092 WHOLESALE PRICE X Other 2 133 RETAIL PRICE false true false SCHEDULE M PART I COLUMN (B) The number of contributions reported in column (b) is the number of donors that provided non-cash contributions. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 PROGRAM SERVICE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES Starbright World ceased operations in August 2015. The technology had become outdated and the number of participants was dwindling. CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICES [...] HOSPITALIZED KIDS. THESE SERVICES ARE VITAL RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE THE OVERALL PATIENT EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 10a LOCAL CHAPTERS, BRANCHES OR AFFILIATES The Starlight Childrens Foundation NY*NJ*CT chapter separated from Starlight Childrens Foundation as of October 30, 2015. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF WORKS CLOSELY WITH AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IT ENGAGES TO PREPARE THE RETURN. THE FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE CEO. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c MONITORING OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT. PURSUANT TO THE POLICY, AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, AIMED AT DETERMINING ANY FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TRANSACTIONS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY POSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL COVERED PERSONS (I.E., BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OR KEY EMPLOYEES). COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISCLOSE REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AT THE TIME WHEN SUCH CONFLICTS ARISE. WHEN SOMEONE BECOMES A COVERED PERSON AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EACH COVERED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT HE/SHE: (1) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY;(2) HAS READ THE POLICY AND UNDERSTANDS SAID POLICY; AND (3) AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POLICY, INCLUDING COMPLETING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT. THE PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: (1) THE CONFLICTING INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD; (2) THE INTERESTED PERSON RESPONDS TO FACTUAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE SUBSTANCE OF THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT BEING CONSIDERED, AFTER WHICH HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING; (3) THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION; (4) ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION ARE INVESTIGATED, COMPETITIVE BIDS OR COMPARABLE VALUATIONS ARE OBTAINED; (5) ANY CONFLICTING ISSUES DURING THE COURSE OF A BOARD MEETING WHICH CANNOT BE RESOLVED IS REFERRED TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE; AND (6) THE TRANSACTION OR ACTION MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED PERSONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a CEO COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR 2015 COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, ACTING AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, NONE OF WHICH HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT, WAS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SETTING A REASONABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CEO. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEVELOPED, CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES, THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND CRITERIA TO BE USED IN DETERMINING MERIT INCREASES AND VARIABLE COMPENSATION CRITERIA FOR THE CEO. FOR THE CURRENT CEO CONTRACT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWED APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT THAT UTILIZED NATIONAL NONPROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS IN DETERMINING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE'S WRITTEN RECORDS INCLUDE THE (1) TERMS OF THE ARRANGEMENT WITH THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON (INCLUDING THE DATE THE ARRANGEMENT WAS APPROVED); AND (2) A DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPARABLE DATA RELIED ON BY THE COMMITTEE. KEY DELIBERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING: (A) THE TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION THAT WAS APPROVED AND THE DATE IT WAS APPROVED; (B) THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO WERE PRESENT DURING DEBATE ON THE TRANSACTION THAT WAS APPROVED AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT; (C) THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED; AND (D) ANY ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION BY ANYONE WHO IS OTHERWISE A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUT WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSACTION ARE ALSO DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES, WHICH ARE APPROVED AT THE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b OTHER OFFICER COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER OFFICERS IS APPROVED BY THE CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.