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UNITING DISTANT STARS INC

Forward Ever, Backward Never

Edina, MN   |  www.unitingdistantstars.com

Mission

Uniting Distant Stars™, Inc. with operations in Africa, links future leaders and global innovators to educational resources and vocational training to influence positive changes in the world.

Ruling year info

2014

Co-Founder & Executive Director (U.S.)

Heather Cannon

Co-Founder & Country Director (Liberia)

Kelvin Fomba

Main address

5832 Lincoln Dr #243

Edina, MN 55436 USA

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EIN

46-3393687

NTEE code info

Vocational Technical (B30)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Our programs

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Vocational Training

Provide up to 12 months of training in various trades from Auto Mechanics to Tailoring to teenagers and young adults (both females and males). They receive at least 80% practical training during their course term. The students receive a diploma at graduation.

Population(s) Served
People of African descent
Economically disadvantaged people

Provide full-year scholarships to children needing financial assistance to pay tuition at private schools. Partnered with schools in the Monrovia area who have identified children struggling to stay in school because partners are not able to pay their tuition. These children are connected with sponsors in the U.S. to support them until they graduate high school.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Economically disadvantaged people

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Financials

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UNITING DISTANT STARS INC

Board of directors
as of 02/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Philip Kaleewoun, II

U.S. Bank

Term: 2018 - 2019

Adam Pederson

Voya Financial

Diane Anastos

St. Paul Public Housing Agency

Mary Rosendahl

Rosendahl Consulting, LLC

Rita Apaloo

AccessAbility, Inc.

Yakasah Wehyee

Falcon Heights City Council