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Nonprofit · EIN 57-6025786

STAR GOSPEL MISSION

Tax-exempt · MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Financials

$833K$856K2023$3.6M$1.3M2024$6M$1.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STAR GOSPEL MISSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$5,964,684$1,834,662$4,130,022$10,264,007$642,455$9,621,552
December 31, 2024990$3,575,316$1,281,014$2,294,302$5,378,162$82,528$5,295,634
December 31, 2023990$833,126$855,751-$22,625$3,133,979$136,591$2,997,388
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,460,028
Program service revenue
$335,030
Investment income
$167,413
Net gain from sales of assets
$92,043
Other revenue
$2,213

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,510
Other salaries and wages
$598,537
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$743,891
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$67,087
Travel
$9,412
Depreciation
$50,939
Program services (functional)
$859,679
Management and general (functional)
$248,115
Fundraising (functional)
$726,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,378,162
Total assets, end of year
$10,264,007
Total liabilities, end of year
$642,455
Net assets, end of year
$9,621,552
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,929,001
Publicly traded securities
$1,947,743
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,334,867
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,286,685
Gross receipts
$6,227,888
Employees
19
Volunteers
141
Year formed
1904
State of legal domicile
SC

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
JAMES KAISERDEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Trustee or director
40$104,438
MARION PLATTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EX-OFFI
Officer
40$99,510
ANGELA WASHINGTONPROGRAMS OFFICER
Trustee or director
40$49,413
GREG ROLLINS IIIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL WHITFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLINE MOSTELLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH ATTAWAYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLEN WOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PEET DICKINSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SWAIN MARIONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEE BATCHELDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WOOD MARCHANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAT MCKINNEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHEA CHAMBERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY SHOOKMEMBER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELLEN COLEMEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID INGLEMEMBER/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKELL THAXTONMEMBER/VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARION PLATTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EX-OFFI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$87,983
GREG ROLLINS IIIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL WHITFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLINA MOSTELLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSEPH ATTAWAYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLEN WOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PEET DICKINSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SWAIN MARIONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEE BATCHELDERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY SHOOKMEMBER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELLEN COLEMEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID INGLEMEMBER/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKELL THAXTONMEMBER/VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARION PLATTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$79,511
GREG ROLLINS IIIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL WHITFIELDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX SHORTRIDGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTOPHER DUGANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RIANA THOMASMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PEET DICKINSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SWAIN MARIONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL ATTAWAYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY SHOOKMEMBER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELLEN COLEMEMBER/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID INGLEMEMBER/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKELL THAXTONMEMBER/VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
210 WINGO WAY STE 202, MT PLEASANT, SC 29464-1819
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELLEN COLE, 210 WINGO WAY SUITE 202, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464
Signed the 990
ELLEN COLE, TREASURER
Phone
(843) 722-2473
Return prepared by
DAVIS & COMPANY CPAS

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST BY COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS. EACH YEAR, DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS HELP US SERVE HUNDREDS OF MEN FACING HOMELESSNESS, AND SEVERAL HUNDRED LOWCOUNTRY FAMILIES NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES, FOOD, AND OTHER URGENT HOUSEHOLD NEEDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PATHWAYS PROGRAM IS A STRUCTURED JOBS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HELPING MEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR CRISIS ACHIEVE STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. THROUGH A THREE-PHASE MODEL, PROGRVAM GUESTS RECEIVE SAFE HOUSING, ACCOUNTABILITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE WHILE PROGRESSING FROM COMMUNITY LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
    Expenses $773,711 · revenue $386,357
  • THE GRACEWORKS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, EMERGENCY SUPPORT, LIFE RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, GRACEWORKS HELPS INDIVIDUALS ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, ACCESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND TAKE STEPS TOWARD STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HOPE, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL WELLNESS.
    Expenses $77,371 · revenue $38,636
  • THE MORNING LIGHT WOMEN AND CHILDREN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, TRAUMA, OR CRISIS. THROUGH SAFE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO HEAL, REGAIN STABILITY, STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE.
    Expenses $8,597 · revenue $4,293

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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
57-6025786
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Not required (church)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,264,007
Income (IRS master file)
$6,227,888

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$5,964,684$1,834,662$10,264,007XML
990December 2024$3,575,316$1,281,014$5,378,162IRS
990December 2023$833,126$855,751$3,133,979XML

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 57-6025786).

Questions about STAR GOSPEL MISSION

What is the EIN of STAR GOSPEL MISSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STAR GOSPEL MISSION is 57-6025786.
Is STAR GOSPEL MISSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
Are donations to STAR GOSPEL MISSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STAR GOSPEL MISSION file?
Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
When is the next return of STAR GOSPEL MISSION 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 STAR GOSPEL MISSION 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 STAR GOSPEL MISSION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELLEN COLE.
Who are the officers and directors of STAR GOSPEL MISSION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,438 (JAMES KAISER, DEVELOPMENT OFFICER).
How much revenue does STAR GOSPEL MISSION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,964,684, expenses of $1,834,662 and total assets of $10,264,007 at year end.

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