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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2853779

STARBASE INDIANA INC

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46809

Financials

$1.7M$1.8M2022$2M$2.1M2023$2M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STARBASE INDIANA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,962,365$1,948,995$13,370$272,646$68,527$204,119
September 30, 2024990$2,010,673$2,066,977-$56,304$223,385$32,636$190,749
September 30, 2023990$1,705,986$1,811,277-$105,291$270,931$23,878$247,053
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,962,362
of which government grants
$1,931,562
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,784
Travel
$2,486
Program services (functional)
$1,546,632
Management and general (functional)
$402,363

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$223,385
Total assets, end of year
$272,646
Total liabilities, end of year
$68,527
Net assets, end of year
$204,119
Net assets without donor restrictions
$204,119
Gross receipts
$1,962,365
Employees
0
Volunteers
490
Year formed
2011
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR MARK SPERLINGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TODD STEPHENSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHRISTOPHER JENNINGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ANGELA RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
AVA LIGONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR MARK SPERLINGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TODD STEPHENSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHRISTOPHER JENNINGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CARRIE GUTMAN PART YEARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
ANGELA RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
AVA LIGONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR MARK SPERLINGCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
TODD STEPHENSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CHRISTOPHER JENNINGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
CARRIE GUTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
ANGELA RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
AVA LIGONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVID WALTER PART YEARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3005 W FERGUSON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809-3158
In care of
% SCOTT LIEBHAUSER
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
3005 W Ferguson Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46809
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR MARK SPERLING, 3005 WEST FERGUSON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46809
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Scott Liebjauser, 3005 W Ferguson Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46809
Signed the 990
DR MARK SPERLING, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(260) 478-3712
Return prepared by
HAINES ISENBARGER & SKIBA LLC

Mission

TO RAISE INTEREST AND IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF AT-RISK YOUTH IN SCIENCE, MATH, AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, EXPOSURE TO THE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • STARBASE INDIANA IS A PREMIER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. AT STARBASE INDIANA STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGING "HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON" ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM). STUDENTS INTERACT WITH STEM PROFESSIONALS TO EXPLORE CAREERS AND OBSERVE STEM APPLICATIONS IN THE REAL WORLD. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO SET GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEM.
    Expenses $1,546,632

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2853779
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
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$272,646
Income (IRS master file)
$1,962,365

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,962,365$1,948,995$272,646XML
990September 2024$2,010,673$2,066,977$223,385XML
990September 2023$1,705,986$1,811,277$270,931XML
990September 2022$1,630,517$1,609,705$352,344IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Scott Liebjauser
September 30, 2015≤ $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 45-2853779).

Questions about STARBASE INDIANA INC

What is the EIN of STARBASE INDIANA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STARBASE INDIANA INC is 45-2853779.
Is STARBASE INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to STARBASE INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STARBASE INDIANA 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 STARBASE INDIANA INC 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 STARBASE INDIANA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of STARBASE INDIANA INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DR MARK SPERLING.
Who are the officers and directors of STARBASE INDIANA INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STARBASE INDIANA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,962,365, expenses of $1,948,995 and total assets of $272,646 at year end.

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