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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4703593

DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · FAIRFIELD, CT 06824

Financials

$84K$149K2023$122K$30K2024$380K$188K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$379,505$188,050$191,455$0$0$0
December 31, 2024990-EZ$121,917$30,041$91,876$126,111–$126,111
December 31, 2023990-EZ$84,173$148,943-$64,770$34,235–$34,235
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$335,056
Program service revenue
$42,474
Investment income
$1,975
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$188,050

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$126,112
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$379,505
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
OH

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
Tim Stuartco-President
Officer
10$0
Marie-France Gervaisco-President
Officer
30$0
Payal PatelVice President of Development
Officer
30$0
Melanie QueenTreasurer
Officer
20$0
Sabrina Merchant MDDirector of Science and Clinical
Officer
30$0
Courtney RocheSecretary
Officer
15$0
Valerie StewartGrant Writer
Officer
20$0
Dana OparDirector of Marketing
Officer
20$0
Jessica CrewsEthics Officer
Officer
20$0
Danielle ShivDirector of Fundraising
Officer
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tim StuartPresident10$0
Marie-France GervaisPresident30$0
Justin NeduchalVice President/Ethics Officer5$0
Payal PatelVice President of Development30$0
Melanie QueenTreasurer20$0
Courtney RocheSecretary15$0
Sabrina Merchant MDDirector of Science and Clinical Development30$0
Dana OparDirector of Marketing20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura PalmerDirector, President20$0
Marie-France GervaisDirector, Vice President/Scientific and Clinical Relations15$0
Melanie QueenDirector, Secretary10$0
Nate PalmerDirector, Treasurer10$0
Jusitn NeduchalDirector, Fundraising10$0
Courtney RocheDirector, Patient and Family Engagement10$0
Timothy StuartDirector, Board Member at Large10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2775 ORCHARD RUN RD, FAIRFIELD, CT 06824-0000
In care of
% LAURA PALMER
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
4906 White Blossom Blvd, Mason OH 45040
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tim Stuart, 998 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Laura Palmer, 4906 White Blossom Blvd, Mason OH 45040
Signed the 990
Melanie Queen, Treasurer
Phone
(203) 550-6376

Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with DLG4-related Synaptopathy by supporting research, developing treatments and therapies, and providing a community of support. We understand the challenges that families face when dealing with this rare disease, and we are committed to making a difference. By collaborating with researchers, healthcare professionals, and other organizations, we aim to accelerate medical advances focused on the treatment of DLG4 Synaptopathy.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 2025 DLG4 SHINE Research & Family Conference
    Expenses $65,932 · revenue $42,474
  • Medical Considerations Documents sent to members who are affected by DLG4 SHINE syndrome.
    Expenses $624
  • Research Asset Development (iPSC, Mouse, and Rat Development)
    Expenses $115,119

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

IRS record

EIN
87-4703593
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$317,567
Income (IRS master file)
$379,505

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$379,505$188,050$0IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$121,917$30,041$126,111IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$84,173$148,943$34,235IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Laura Palmer
December 31, 2021≤ $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 87-4703593).

Questions about DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC is 87-4703593.
Is DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION 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 DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION 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 DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION 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 DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tim Stuart.
Who are the officers and directors of DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DLG4 SHINE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $379,505, expenses of $188,050 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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