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Gold Star Children

  • Providence, RI
  • Tax-exempt since June 2009
  • EIN: 26-4154445

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Film, Video (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$43.6k (2024)

Expenses
$47.3k (2024)

Total Assets
$146k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$14.7k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$43,593
Expenses
$47,255
Net Income
-$3,662
Net Assets
$131,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $43,339
99.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $254
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $20,394
43.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,375
Total Liabilities $14,716
Net Assets $131,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
William Helms (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$8,059
Expenses
$40,700
Net Income
-$32,641
Net Assets
$135,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $8,059
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,839
34.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $153,004
Total Liabilities $17,683
Net Assets $135,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$7,026
Expenses
$38,281
Net Income
-$31,255
Net Assets
$167,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,026
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,211
Total Liabilities $12,249
Net Assets $167,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 17, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$30,226
Expenses
$52,397
Net Income
-$22,171
Net Assets
$199,217
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,226
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,124
Total Liabilities $7,907
Net Assets $199,217
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 18, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$6,996
Expenses
$43,687
Net Income
-$36,691
Net Assets
$221,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,996
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,159
Total Liabilities $13,771
Net Assets $221,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 23, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,321
Expenses
$41,045
Net Income
-$30,724
Net Assets
$258,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,321
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,953
Total Liabilities $5,874
Net Assets $258,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 20, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,360
Expenses
$38,407
Net Income
-$28,047
Net Assets
$288,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,360
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,035
Total Liabilities $4,232
Net Assets $288,803
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 7, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,288
Expenses
$42,040
Net Income
-$23,752
Net Assets
$316,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,600
96.2%
Program Services $688
3.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,483
Total Liabilities $4,633
Net Assets $316,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 6, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,504
Expenses
$58,373
Net Income
-$18,869
Net Assets
$340,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,674
80.2%
Program Services $7,830
19.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $356,801
Total Liabilities $16,199
Net Assets $340,602
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 12, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$46,002
Expenses
$69,293
Net Income
-$23,291
Net Assets
$359,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,597
88.3%
Program Services $5,405
11.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $370,622
Total Liabilities $11,151
Net Assets $359,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 15, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$153,279
Expenses
$143,410
Net Income
$9,869
Net Assets
$382,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,679
58.5%
Program Services $63,600
41.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,023
Total Liabilities $17,261
Net Assets $382,762
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Patricia E Mirrer (President) $0 $0
Sally B Griffis (Secretary) $0 $0
Franklin E Mirrer (Director) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on April 15, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,226
Expenses
$19,881
Net Income
$59,345
Net Assets
$372,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,226
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,562
Total Liabilities $6,669
Net Assets $372,893

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990-EZ
Filed on June 18, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$123,073
Expenses
$23,488
Net Income
$99,585
Net Assets
$313,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,073
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,327
Total Liabilities $7,779
Net Assets $313,548

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,438
Expenses
$12,264
Net Income
$63,174
Net Assets
$213,963
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,438
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,743
Total Liabilities $10,780
Net Assets $213,963

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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