Nonprofit · EIN 63-1034376
VISTAR INC
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $590,794 | $588,601 | $2,193 | $322,580 | $175,409 | $147,171 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $538,770 | $789,364 | -$250,594 | $431,361 | $286,383 | $144,978 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $647,888 | $648,052 | -$164 | $650,803 | $255,231 | $395,572 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $322,766
- of which government grants
- $322,766
- Program service revenue
- $268,020
- Investment income
- $8
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,275
- Other salaries and wages
- $184,672
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $327,981
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,080
- Accounting fees
- $10,000
- Travel
- $2,122
- Depreciation
- $1,158
- Program services (functional)
- $415,193
- Management and general (functional)
- $173,408
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $431,361
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $175,409
- Net assets, end of year
- $147,171
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$27,599
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $174,770
- Gross receipts
- $590,794
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- AL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DINA AVERY DHSC | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $86,556 | $5,254 |
| ANITA DAVIS | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,320 | $0 |
| LOUIS J DELL'ITALIA MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAING PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL W SANDERS MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLADIPO A KUKOYI MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SELLERS MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL PLATT | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS THOMASON | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY DICK PHD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DINA AVERY DHSC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $120,860 | $6,858 |
| LOUIS J DELL'ITALIA MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| J ALLEN COOPER MD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAING PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL W SANDERS MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLADIPO A KUKOYI MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SELLERS MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL PLATT | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS THOMASON | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MERCY MUMBA PHD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DINA AVERY DHSC | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,323 | $6,207 |
| LOUIS J DELL'ITALIA MD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| J ALLEN COOPER MD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAING PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL W SANDERS MD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OLADIPO A KUKOYI MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SELLERS MD | COMMUNITY MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233-1927
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LOUIS DELL'ITALIA MD, 700 SOUTH 19TH STREET, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Signed the 990
- LOUIS DELL'ITALIA MD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (205) 933-8101
- Website
- WWW.VISTARINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BORLAND BENEFIELD PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF VISTAR, INC. IS TO ADVANCE THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION MISSIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BY PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE MECHANISM FOR THE RECEIPT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS, OTHER THAN VA APPROPRIATIONS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF APPROVED VA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH PROJECTS:HAWI: VALORVA LIPID OPTIMIZATION REIMAGINED QI PROJECTMRUG: ADPKD/OTSUKAEXTRACTION OF REAL-TIME ADPKD OUTCOMES FROM A LARGE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD DATASETMARKLAND: PURSUITIMPROVING PRIMARY CARE UNDERSTANDING OF RESOURCES AND SCREENING FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE TO ENHANCE TREATMENTExpenses $415,193 · revenue $268,020
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-1034376
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $322,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $590,794
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $590,794 | $588,601 | $322,580 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $538,770 | $789,364 | $431,361 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $647,888 | $648,052 | $650,803 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $477,014 | $470,020 | $611,679 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 63-1034376).
Questions about VISTAR INC
- What is the EIN of VISTAR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VISTAR INC is 63-1034376.
- Is VISTAR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to VISTAR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VISTAR 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 VISTAR 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 VISTAR INC 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 VISTAR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LOUIS DELL'ITALIA MD.
- Who are the officers and directors of VISTAR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,556 (DINA AVERY DHSC, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does VISTAR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $590,794, expenses of $588,601 and total assets of $322,580 at year end.
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