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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0009281

STAR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ORINDA, CA 94563

Financials

$368K$372K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STAR FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$368,373$372,108-$3,735$387,333$1,882$385,451
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$65,875
Program service revenue
$258,518
Investment income
$43,980
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$113,559
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$113,559
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$449
Program services (functional)
$313,583
Management and general (functional)
$58,525

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$391,442
Total assets, end of year
$387,333
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,882
Net assets, end of year
$385,451
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,124
Publicly traded securities
$290,589
Net assets without donor restrictions
$359,270
Net assets with donor restrictions
$26,181
Gross receipts
$368,373
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
AZ

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas ChelewDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Patsy LewellynSecretary
Trustee or director
10$0
Lisa DecoraDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Brian BaileyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Patricia MartinPresident/Treas
Trustee or director
20$0
Melanie TurnerVice President
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 279, ORINDA, CA 94563-0279
Signed the 990
Patricia Martin, Treasurer
Phone
(215) 767-5938
Return prepared by
Mark R McDonell CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0009281 or by the name STAR FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To support and conduct research in connection with the effects of the prenatal environment on humans; to conduct research regarding the origins and cure of psychological problems; to provide facilities for the healing and restoration of the mentally disturbed; and to carry on such additional activities as may be reasonable related to the foregoing.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Over the years, STAR Retreats have come to be known as a unique and powerful process, one that often provides the missing link in psychotherapy. Many participants say, A STAR Retreat is like doing several years of therapy! Surrounded by knowledgeable and deeply caring staff, participants are able to release old hurts, beliefs, and patterns that have inhibited their full potential. Over ten days, they have an experience of who they really are and go home with tools to create the life they have longed for. Upon returning home, participants are encouraged to work with their therapist to help them integrate and strengthen their STAR Retreat experience.
    Expenses $313,583

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0009281
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$387,333
Income (IRS master file)
$368,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$368,373$372,108$387,333XML
990December 2023$336,869$279,692$391,442IRS
990December 2022$311,771$253,812$335,247IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 77-0009281).

Questions about STAR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of STAR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STAR FOUNDATION is 77-0009281.
Is STAR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to STAR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STAR FOUNDATION 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 STAR FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STAR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of STAR FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does STAR FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $368,373, expenses of $372,108 and total assets of $387,333 at year end.

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