Morning Star Development
The Organization is a community and economic development organization committed to helping the people of Afghanistan rebuild their country and their lives by offering practical help and recources.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-9.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.2M
+13.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$36K
+142.5% YoY
Expenses
$2.5M
+25.2% YoY
About Morning Star Development
Based on IRS filings
Morning Star Development is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $36K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,957,974 | $2,157,504 | $2,088,174 |
| Revenue | $2,190,635 | $1,932,486 | $2,028,180 |
| Expenses | $2,498,184 | $1,995,779 | $1,911,328 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36,085 | $14,881 | $2,016 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARS PETERSON | President | 40 | $111,623 |
| DANIEL BATCHELDER | President Emeritus | 4 | $9,305 |
| GAIL GOOLSBY | Director | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ROSS | Chairman of the Board | 2 | — |
| DANIKA JOSHUA | Secretary | 1 | — |
| KHALID AHMADZAI | Director | 1 | — |
| JOEL WITZEL | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morning Star Development?
Morning Star Development is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Morning Star Development?
As of 2024, Morning Star Development holds $2.0M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Morning Star Development operate?
Morning Star Development has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Morning Star Development's EIN?
Morning Star Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2086318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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