Nonprofit · EIN 38-1988807
PROJECT STARBURST
Tax-exempt · BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $183,508 | $195,721 | -$12,213 | $35,975 | $2,499 | $33,476 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $150,050 | $198,386 | -$48,336 | $48,038 | $2,349 | $45,689 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $173,805
- of which government grants
- $8,030
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,711
- Other revenue
- $9,703
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $75,835
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,686
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,055
- Travel
- $2,521
- Depreciation
- $498
- Program services (functional)
- $157,789
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,254
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,678
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,038
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,975
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,499
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,476
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,331
- Gross receipts
- $185,081
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 September 30, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELICIA BIELECKI | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOIE COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RUSS NEHMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEE VANHORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE COLE | VICE CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
| BOB KING | BOARD CHAIR Officer | – | $0 |
| DIANE LONG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
| BRENDA WESTFALL | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FELICIA BIELECKI | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOIE COLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| RUSS NEHMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE VANHORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE COLE | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB KING | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| DIANE LONG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 |
| BRENDA WESTFALL | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 313, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307-0313
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- DIANE LONG, PO BOX 313, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
- Signed the 990
- DIANE LONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (231) 796-5342
- Return prepared by
- BAKER'S MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Mission
PROJECT STARBURST IS A SMALL HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, INFANT NEEDS AND OTHER SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN MECOSTA & OSCEOLA COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE GROCERIES TO FAMILIES IN MECOSTA AND OSCEOLA COUNTIES.Expenses $157,291
- PROVIDE GROCERIES, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ACCESS TO DENTAL CLEANING AND X-RAYS, VISION CARE, RENT, HEAT, UTILITIES, WORK CLOTHES, FUEL TO DRIVE TO WORK OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. PROVIDE STAFF TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH HOUSEHOLD NEEDS, ADVOCATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, SOCIAL SERVICES.Expenses $498
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-1988807
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,975
- Income (IRS master file)
- $185,081
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2024 | $183,508 | $195,721 | $35,975 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $150,050 | $198,386 | $48,038 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $133,839 | $157,336 | $96,432 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 38-1988807).
Questions about PROJECT STARBURST
- What is the EIN of PROJECT STARBURST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT STARBURST is 38-1988807.
- Is PROJECT STARBURST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to PROJECT STARBURST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT STARBURST 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 PROJECT STARBURST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT STARBURST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT STARBURST?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 names DIANE LONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT STARBURST?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROJECT STARBURST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $183,508, expenses of $195,721 and total assets of $35,975 at year end.
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