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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1687098

START CORPORATION

Also known as START INC

Tax-exempt · HOUMA, LA 70361

Financials

$54.9M$52.3M2023$66M$58.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of START CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$66,026,064$58,886,761$7,139,303$34,112,742$9,614,679$24,498,063
June 30, 2024990$54,918,974$52,289,023$2,629,951$26,116,994$8,758,234$17,358,760
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,194,622
of which government grants
$30,021,031
Program service revenue
$35,438,322
Investment income
$354,125
Other revenue
$38,995

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,593,040
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,315,932
Other salaries and wages
$24,733,068
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,282,813
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$86,129
Accounting fees
$71,081
Occupancy
$692,126
Travel
$761,769
Depreciation
$524,194
Program services (functional)
$57,511,011
Management and general (functional)
$1,292,257
Fundraising (functional)
$83,493

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$26,116,994
Total assets, end of year
$34,112,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,614,679
Net assets, end of year
$24,498,063
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,153,536
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,822,214
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,675,849
Gross receipts
$66,026,064
Employees
700
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
LA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Casey GuidryPresident and Executive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$548,248
Ralph RileyDentist
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$209,212
Trudy FranksVP of FQHCs
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$200,826
Harry BrownAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$181,501
Tiny AdamsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$170,447
Jaune ThomasAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$155,315
Donald GleasonRegional Vice President
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$154,358
Debbie PierceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$151,509
Eleisa FloydAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$144,622
Shawn KellerAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$144,622
Kiuana BrightAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$143,313
Analiese HandAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$140,608
Angela ParettiAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$140,608
Rose CuneoAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$140,608
Donald A DearmanAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$135,460
25 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tiffany BradyAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$134,389
Leah MonteilhAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,910
Philip LottingerAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$130,570
Victoria White-PittmanAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$130,300
Adrianne C DuvalRegional Vice President
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$128,106
Kattie MorelAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$122,632
Ryan HebertAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$120,150
Cathy DavisAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$118,199
Lauren E FitchSenior Program Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$113,927
Kimberly MayFNP
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$113,301
Tabitha O GoodwinClinical Risk Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$106,021
Deanne PellegrinSenior Program Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$102,918
Christopher SinsSenior Program Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$100,250
Molly BlakelyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Milly DampeerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ann MarmandeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alma WashingtonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ray RhymesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marilyn SchwartzBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kathy KliebertBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie NeiversBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen SchillingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joy MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Travis TheriotBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kelli VarnadoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Casey GuidryPresident and Executive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$485,391
Ralph RileyDentist
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$205,473
Trudy FranksVP of FQHCs
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$178,622
Harry BrownAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$166,110
Kiuana BrightAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$162,563
Donald GleasonRegional Vice President
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$138,831
Debbie PierceAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$137,169
Victoria White-PittmanAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$135,975
Kelsia McKayAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,910
Rose CuneoAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,910
Angela ParettiAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,900
Shawn KellerAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,900
Analies HandAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$133,438
Eleisa FloydAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$125,403
Philip LottingerAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$123,296
Adrianne C DuvalRegional Vice President
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$122,238
Courtney ClementsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$120,225
Lyssa MorrisAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$104,927
Molly BlakelyPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Milly DampeerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Ann MarmandeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alma WashingtonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ray RyhmesBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marilyn SchwartzBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Kathy KliebertBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie NeiversBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Karen SchillingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Joy MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Travis TheriotBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 165, HOUMA, LA 70361-0165
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Casey Guidry, 128 Godchaux Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Signed the 990
Casey Guidry, Executive Director
Phone
(985) 333-2020
Return prepared by
Martin & Pellegrin CPA's PC

Mission

START Corporation has been an innovator and motivator for community projects serving disabled, mentally ill, and homeless individuals since its inception. It offers these types of individuals an opportunity for independence and self-reliance through community services.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Providing rehabilitation services, training, placement, and employment for the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and mentally and/or physically handicapped individuals in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. John, St. James, St. Mary, Assumption, Orleans, and St. Charles Parishes. Services provided include skills training, locating housing, financial support, personal care assistance, domestic violence counseling, legal services, and other services necessary in maintaining permanent housing and an increased quality of life. Many participants have recently been discharged from state institutions and are referrals from other agencies.
    Expenses $57,511,011 · grants $35,438,322

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1687098
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,112,742
Income (IRS master file)
$66,026,064

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$66,026,064$58,886,761$34,112,742IRS
990June 2024$54,918,974$52,289,023$26,116,994IRS
990June 2023$49,583,952$44,666,940$23,545,832IRS
990June 2022$36,580,641$37,164,745$17,298,913IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 58-1687098).

Questions about START CORPORATION

What is the EIN of START CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of START CORPORATION is 58-1687098.
Is START CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to START CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does START CORPORATION 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 START CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did START CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of START CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Casey Guidry.
Who are the officers and directors of START CORPORATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 40 people; 28 received compensation from the organization, the highest $548,248 (Casey Guidry, President and Executive Director).
How much revenue does START CORPORATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,026,064, expenses of $58,886,761 and total assets of $34,112,742 at year end.

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