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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5780404

SOUL FLARES INC

Also known as STARLING COLLABORATIVE

Tax-exempt · BURLINGTON, VT 05406

Financials

$293K$218K2023$421K$464K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUL FLARES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$420,697$464,444-$43,747$315,485$28,519$286,966
June 30, 2023990$292,873$217,757$75,116$241,954$5,343$236,611
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,298
Program service revenue
$375,944
Investment income
$7,921
Net income from fundraising events
$20
Other revenue
$1,534

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$170,185
Other salaries and wages
$139,573
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$383,943
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$5,522
Travel
$10,615
Program services (functional)
$275,639
Management and general (functional)
$186,094
Fundraising (functional)
$2,711

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$345,050
Total assets, end of year
$315,485
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,519
Net assets, end of year
$286,966
Net assets without donor restrictions
$286,966
Gross receipts
$423,644
Employees
5
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
VT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANNIE O'SHAUGHNESSYCO-DIRECTOR
Officer
25$63,488$35,513
LISA BEDINGERCO-DIRECTOR
Officer
25$59,659$18,721
KERRI BERKOWITZCHAIR/TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
GALE BURFORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
KATHLEEN KESSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LISA BEDINGERCO-DIRECTOR
Officer
25$37,897$0
ANNIE O'SHAUGHNESSYCO-DIRECTOR
Officer
25$34,765$2,411
KERRI BERKOWITZCHAIR/TREASU
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
GALE BURFORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0$0
KATHLEEN KESSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4298, BURLINGTON, VT 05406-4298
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
18 DEER CROSSING LANE, ESSEX JUNCTION VT 05452
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA BEDINGER, PO BOX 4298, BURLINGTON, VT 05406
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
ANNIE O'SHAUGHNESSY, 18 DEER CROSSING LANE, ESSEX JUNCTION VT 05452
Signed the 990
LISA BEDINGER, CO-DIRECTOR
Phone
(802) 923-6930
Return prepared by
JMM & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

SOUL FLARES INC PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE. USING A HOLISTIC, RELATIONSHIP- BASED, RESTORATIVE APPROACH, SOUL FLARES INC PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO FOSTER DESIRED TRANSFORMATION COLLABORATIVELY. WE MODEL THE CHANGES COMMUNITIES SEEK IN HOW WE WORK AS A TEAM WITH THOSE WE SERVE. WE CENTER THE WISDOM, DIVERSITY, AND EXPERIENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS, EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SO THAT ALL VOICES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A SHARED VISION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WHOLE SCHOOL RESTORATIVE IMPLEMENTATION: THE IMPLEMENTATION JOURNEY IS NEVER LINEAR AND NEVER THE SAME FOR EACH SCHOOL. WHAT FOLLOWS ARE THE PARTS OF THE PROCESS THAT WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS ON TO DO THIS WORK WELL. ASSETS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT: A WHOLE-SCHOOL, HOLISTIC RESTORATIVE APPROACH BEGINS WITH DEVELOPING A CLEAR PICTURE OF WHERE YOU ARE. WE DO THAT THROUGH AN ASSETS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT (ANA) THAT INCLUDES INTERVIEWS OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, A SITE VISIT , FOCUS GROUPS, REVIEW OF EXISTING BEHAVIOR AND CULTURE/CLIMATE DATA AND SUPPORT IN INTERPRETING AND SHARING THE RESULTS. THE RESULTING REPORT OUTLINES BOTH ASSETS FROM WHICH TO BUILD ON AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH. (35-40 HOURS) RESTORATIVE TEAM FORMATION AND SUPPORT: BECAUSE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IS NOT A PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT BUT A PHILOSOPHY TO UNDERSTAND AND ADOPT, IT'S CRUCIAL THAT THE PLAN TO MAKE IT PART OF YOUR SCHOOL'S CULTURE EMERGES FROM A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS INVOLVING BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. OUR RESTORATIVE IMPLEMENTATION UTILIZES A SPECIFIC RESTORATIVE TEAMING MODEL THAT BUILDS THE RESTORATIVE PRINCIPLES INTO EVERY ASPECT OF TEAM FORMATION AND WORK. WE MODEL AND SUPPORT THE CHANGES DESIRED IN HOW WE WORK WITH IMPLEMENTATION TEAMS. (THREE HOURS MONTHLY FOR MEETING AND SUPPORT) PROFESSIONAL LEARNING-WHOLE SCHOOL AND SMALL LEARNING COHORTS OR LESSON PLAN STUDIES: WE'VE COME TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE MOST EFFECTIVE INTRODUCTION TO THIS WORK INCLUDES WHOLE SCHOOL TRAININGS FOLLOWED BY MONTHLY LEARNING COHORTS WHERE SMALL COHORTS REVISIT LEARNING, SHARE CHALLENGES AND PROBLEM SOLVE TOGETHER USING AN IMPROVEMENT SCIENCE MODEL FOR DATA DRIVE CHANGE. (RECOMMENDED INITIAL ANNUAL TIME INVESTMENT IS THREE HALF DAY TRAININGS FOR WHOLE SCHOOL AND ONE HOUR MONTHLY SMALL LEARNING COHORTS WITH TWO HOURS OF SUPPORT. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MAIN TOPICS TO BE COVERED DURING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC RESTORATIVE APPROACHES, UNIVERSAL RESTORATIVE SUPPORTS & CIRCLING UP, IN THE MOMENT RESPONSE TO HARM & RESTORATIVE COMMUNICATION, PLANNED & TARGETED RESPONSE TO HARM, RE- INTEGRATIVE CONFERENCES & SUPPORTS, AND CONSULTING AND COACHING SUPPORT. LEADERSHIP SUPPORT AND COACHING: EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION IS COMPLEX AND WE ASK ALL OUR SCHOOLS TO COMMIT TO SEVERAL HOURS OF CONSULTATION A MONTH TO WORK WITH LEADERSHIP AND THE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TEAM TO STRATEGIZE, COLLECT AND INTERPRET DATA, AND BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY. WE STRIVE TO MAKE OURSELVES DISPENSABLE AND WE NEED TIME WITH YOU TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO ACHIEVE THIS.
    Expenses $275,639 · revenue $375,944

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
20-5780404
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$315,485
Income (IRS master file)
$423,644

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$420,697$464,444$315,485IRS
990June 2023$292,873$217,757$241,954XML
990December 2022$459,543$340,657$178,175IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: ANNIE O'SHAUGHNESSY
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Annie O'Shaughnessy
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Annie O'Shaughnessy
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5780404).

Questions about SOUL FLARES INC

What is the EIN of SOUL FLARES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUL FLARES INC is 20-5780404.
Is SOUL FLARES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to SOUL FLARES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUL FLARES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUL FLARES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUL FLARES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUL FLARES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA BEDINGER.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUL FLARES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,488 (ANNIE O'SHAUGHNESSY, CO-DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUL FLARES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $420,697, expenses of $464,444 and total assets of $315,485 at year end.

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