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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2295340

BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49514

Financials

$42K$34K2023$35K$39K2024$36K$40K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$36,116$40,492-$4,376$64,744–$64,744
December 31, 2024990-EZ$34,708$39,489-$4,781$69,120–$69,120
December 31, 2023990-EZ$41,849$33,866$7,983$73,901–$73,901
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,641
Membership dues
$19,135
Investment income
$870
Net income from fundraising events
$6,470

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$3,000
Other expenses
$37,492
Program services (functional)
$37,492

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$69,120
Total assets, end of year
$64,744
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$64,744
Cash, savings and investments
$64,744
Gross receipts
$36,116

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lew Gorbachco-president1$0
Gary BissonetteTreasurer1$0
Jeff FrasierSecretary1$0
Tom Seeleyco-president1$0
Kristine Whitevice-president1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lou Gorbachco-president1$0
Mike SullivanTreasurer1$0
Judy AlphenaarSecretary1$0
Tom Seeleyco-president1$0
Kristine Whitevice-president1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bob TigglemanPresident1$0
Lou GorbachjVice-president1$0
Mike SullivanTreasurer1$0
Judy AlphenaarSecretary1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 140146, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49514-0146
In care of
% MIKE SULLIVAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Box 140146, Grand Rapids MI 49514
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Lisa Tilma, PO Box 140146, Grand Rapids MI 49514
Signed the 990-EZ
GARY R BISSONETTE, Treasurer

Mission

Monitor Big Star Lake water quality and enhance lake experience for landowners

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Fourth of July Fireworks
    Expenses $15,000
  • run walk event for all lake residents
    Expenses $3,906
  • contributions to local fire and sheriff dept.
    Expenses $2,150
  • website maintenance Insurance invasive species work geese management water testing LSA membership Fishing contest Donations to local lake groups misc.
    Expenses $16,436

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-2295340
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$64,744
Income (IRS master file)
$36,116

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$36,116$40,492$64,744XML
990-EZDecember 2024$34,708$39,489$69,120XML
990-EZDecember 2023$41,849$33,866$73,901XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Lisa Tilma
December 31, 2014≤ $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 38-2295340).

Questions about BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION is 38-2295340.
Is BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1995.
Are donations to BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION 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 BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2014 names Lisa Tilma.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG STAR LAKE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,116, expenses of $40,492 and total assets of $64,744 at year end.

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