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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2523220

THOUGHTSTARTER INC

Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37064

Financials

$56K$54K2023$57K$37K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THOUGHTSTARTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$56,865$36,681$20,184$27,569$0$27,569
December 31, 2023990-EZ$56,207$53,700$2,507$5,421$2,914$2,507
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,865
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,400
Printing, publications and postage
$200
Other expenses
$34,081
Program services (functional)
$17,190

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,385
Total assets, end of year
$27,569
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$27,569
Cash, savings and investments
$27,569
Gross receipts
$56,865

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
Gayla BordersFounder/President20$0
Jeff BordersSecretary/Director1$0
Rose Marie SlosekDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gayla BordersFounder/President20$6,000
Jeff BordersSecretary/Director1$0
Rose Marie SlosekDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
935 FAIR ST, FRANKLIN, TN 37064-2715
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
935 Fair Street, Franklin TN 37064
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Gayla Borders, 935 Fiar Street, Franklin TN 37064
Signed the 990-EZ
Gayla Borders, President
Phone
(615) 415-0023
Return prepared by
Zeal Financial Services

Mission

To educate and train students with Christian principles in medical, mental health, and general life skills, while helping to sustain and support missionaries on the field

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Recruited medical personnel and supplied equipmennt for trainings. Traveled to missionaries to bring supplies for theirwork
    Expenses $17,190

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for THOUGHTSTARTER INC

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

IRS record

EIN
46-2523220
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,569
Income (IRS master file)
$56,865

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$56,865$36,681$27,569IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Gayla Borders
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$56,207$53,700$5,421XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Jeff Borders
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: JEFF BORDERS
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: JEFF BORDERS
December 31, 2019≤ $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 46-2523220).

Questions about THOUGHTSTARTER INC

What is the EIN of THOUGHTSTARTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THOUGHTSTARTER INC is 46-2523220.
Is THOUGHTSTARTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to THOUGHTSTARTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THOUGHTSTARTER 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 THOUGHTSTARTER INC 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 THOUGHTSTARTER INC 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 THOUGHTSTARTER INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Gayla Borders.
Who are the officers and directors of THOUGHTSTARTER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THOUGHTSTARTER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,865, expenses of $36,681 and total assets of $27,569 at year end.

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