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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1367081

RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NEW PHILA, OH 44663

Financials

$41K$44K2023$87K$53K2024$93K$23K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$92,747$23,168$69,579$1,163,137$0$1,163,137
December 31, 2024990$86,962$53,187$33,775$1,017,818$0$1,017,818
December 31, 2023990$40,855$44,209-$3,354$953,055$3,714$949,341
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$92,747
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,220
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,225
Program services (functional)
$21,665
Management and general (functional)
$1,503

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,017,818
Total assets, end of year
$1,163,137
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,163,137
Publicly traded securities
$1,160,839
Gross receipts
$145,747
Employees
0
Volunteers
13
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
OH

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER FLAHERTYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY HOBART FLEMINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID WORTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE KLOCBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRACY AUBIHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARIS CRITESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATE KAMBANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KERRI SILVERTHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MELANIE CRONWBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LUCINDA BIHARIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA NEPSABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TYLER ROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AMANDA POMPEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER FLAHERTYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY HOBART FLEMINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID WORTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE KLOCBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEY DAUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARIS CRITESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATE KAMBANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KERRI SILVERTHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA WAYTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BENJAMIN KOLBRICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID WORTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE KLOCBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEY DAUGHERTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARIS CRITESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATE KAMBANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KERRI SILVERTHORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA WAYTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY HOBART FLEMINGTREASURER
Officer
3$0
CASSIE ELVINSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
JENNIFER FLAHERTYPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3935 STATE ROUTE 39 NE, NEW PHILA, OH 44663-7002
In care of
% EDITH FINEFROCK
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JENNIFER FLAHERTY, 320 MADISON AVE, DOVER, OH 44622
Signed the 990
JENNIFER FLAHERTY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(330) 987-9200
Return prepared by
REA & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

FACILITATE THE NEEDS OF, AND HONOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE STARLIGHT SCHOOL & WORKSHOP AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELL BEING OF THE STARLIGHT STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EMPLOYEES OF THE STARLIGHT SCHOOL AND WORKSHOP ARE HONORED AT AN ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS BANQUET. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    Expenses $3,180
  • TEACHERS AT THE STARLIGHT SCHOOL AND WORKSHOP ARE REIMBURSED FOR TUITION EXPENSES THEY INCUR IN TAKING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING CLASSES
    Expenses $2,220 · grants $2,220
  • THE FOUNDATION FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE EDUCATION AND WELL-BEING OF THE STARLIGHT STUDENTS.
    Expenses $16,265

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1367081
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B28I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,163,137
Income (IRS master file)
$145,747

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$92,747$23,168$1,163,137XML
990December 2024$86,962$53,187$1,017,818XML
990December 2023$40,855$44,209$953,055XML
990December 2022$15,124$43,515$870,322IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 34-1367081).

Questions about RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION is 34-1367081.
Is RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION 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 RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER FLAHERTY.
Who are the officers and directors of RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RUTH CARLSON-STARLIGHT FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,747, expenses of $23,168 and total assets of $1,163,137 at year end.

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