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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4237221

STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · GOSHEN, IN 46526

Financials

$2.7M$2.7M2023$3.3M$3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,281,206$2,990,169$291,037$1,160,896$35,034$1,125,862
December 31, 2023990$2,681,000$2,690,917-$9,917$860,933$32,222$828,711
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,434,925
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$29
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,841,363
Other revenue
$1,846,252

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$121,500
Other salaries and wages
$274,253
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$456,097
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$73,134
Occupancy
$1,414
Travel
$29,953
Program services (functional)
$2,715,429
Management and general (functional)
$274,740

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$860,933
Total assets, end of year
$1,160,896
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,034
Net assets, end of year
$1,125,862
Gross receipts
$3,537,418
Employees
11
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
IN

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jenny McGeePresident/Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
50$61,500
Michelle ConnorBookkeeper
Officer
40$51,875
Marcia MorrisBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Elmer DotyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Esther WooSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Kate Padgitt BowmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Keith SpurginBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Cheryl TanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jenny McGeePresident/Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
50$64,167
Jennifer KlineAccountant until 7/10/23
Officer
40$45,231
Michelle ConnorBookkeeper
Officer
40$14,489
Marcia MorrisSecretary/Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Elmer DotyBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Kate Padgitt BowmanBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Keith SpurginBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Cheryl TanBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Chris TurnerBoard Member until 9/11/23
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0
Esther WooBoard Member
Trustee or director, Officer
0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1010 EISENHOWER DR S, GOSHEN, IN 46526-5302
In care of
% JENNY M MCGEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jenny McGee, 1010 Eisenhower Dr S A, Goshen, IN 46526
Signed the 990
Michelle Connor, Bookkeeper
Phone
(574) 584-4685
Return prepared by
RSM US LLP

Mission

Restoring hope to exploited women through socially responsible business. Starfish Project, Inc. provides women alternative employment making jewelry and home goods that is sold to help provide counseling, education, health care, as well as food and shelter.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Sale of jewelry and home decor in a socially responsible manner for the aid of women in Asia who would otherwise be trapped in human trafficking. These women make the jewelry which is then sold to the public mainly via an online store and wholesale retailers. The net proceeds are then used to continue providing employment, counseling, education, vocational training, health care, and housing in the women's shelter. In many cases, these women also need assistance in providing for their immediate family.
    Expenses $2,715,429 · revenue $1,841,363

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4237221
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,160,896
Income (IRS master file)
$3,537,418

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,281,206$2,990,169$1,160,896XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,681,000$2,690,917$860,933XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$2,809,608$3,042,260$895,277IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 27-4237221).

Questions about STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED is 27-4237221.
Is STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED 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 STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jenny McGee.
Who are the officers and directors of STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,500 (Jenny McGee, President/Executive Director).
How much revenue does STARFISH PROJECT INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,281,206, expenses of $2,990,169 and total assets of $1,160,896 at year end.

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