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Project Starburst

  • Big Rapids, MI
  • Tax-exempt since May 1978
  • EIN: 38-1988807

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: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$184k (2024)

Expenses
$196k (2024)

Total Assets
$36k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.5k (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 Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,508
Expenses
$195,721
Net Income
-$12,213
Net Assets
$33,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,805
94.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,711
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$8
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,835
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,975
Total Liabilities $2,499
Net Assets $33,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Felicia Bielecki (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joie Cole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Russ Nehmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cole (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 21, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,050
Expenses
$198,386
Net Income
-$48,336
Net Assets
$45,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,186
93.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,226
6.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $544
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,585
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,038
Total Liabilities $2,349
Net Assets $45,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Felicia Bielecki (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joie Cole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Russ Nehmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cole (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 20, 2024

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

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XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$133,839
Expenses
$157,336
Net Income
-$23,497
Net Assets
$94,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,669
92.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,119
7.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,271
42.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,432
Total Liabilities $2,407
Net Assets $94,025
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Felicia Bielecki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joie Cole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Russ Nehmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cole (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 4, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$158,490
Expenses
$143,237
Net Income
$15,253
Net Assets
$117,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,956
86.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,534
13.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,348
47.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,858
Total Liabilities $2,335
Net Assets $117,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Russ Nehmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Felicia Bielecki (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joie Cole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cole (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 16, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,917
Expenses
$141,038
Net Income
$15,879
Net Assets
$102,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,245
95.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $470
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,202
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,142
44.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,299
Total Liabilities $15,030
Net Assets $102,269
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joie Cole (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cole (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (President) $0 $0 $0
Russ Nehmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 13, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$124,297
Expenses
$120,858
Net Income
$3,439
Net Assets
$86,390
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,585
93.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,194
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,028
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,490
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,878
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,363
Total Liabilities $1,973
Net Assets $86,390

Document Links

990

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,325
Expenses
$148,571
Net Income
-$10,246
Net Assets
$82,948
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,777
98.2%
Program Services $180
0.1%
Investment Income $668
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,700
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $62,141
41.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,641
Total Liabilities $1,693
Net Assets $82,948
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ken Banzan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Carter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bob King (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Westfall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Burmeister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Snyder (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Burmeister (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 18, 2019

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

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$134,422
Expenses
$152,114
Net Income
-$17,692
Net Assets
$93,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,419
98.5%
Program Services $1,470
1.1%
Investment Income $373
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $160
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,354
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,681
Total Liabilities $1,487
Net Assets $93,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Long (Executive Di) $44,658 $0 $0
Diane Snyder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Parsons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Robert Carter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Keating (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Burmeister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Cook (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Burmeister (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2018

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

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$121,997
Expenses
$132,780
Net Income
-$10,783
Net Assets
$110,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,704
97.3%
Program Services $2,010
1.6%
Investment Income $250
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,033
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,449
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,164
Total Liabilities $2,275
Net Assets $110,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Long (Executive Di) $33,564 $0 $0
Nancy Parsons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dee Vanhorn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Vizina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Thompson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Burmeister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lehner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Snyder (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Burmeister (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rev Jon Fleming (Officer) $0 $0 $0
Phil Keating (Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2016

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,116
Expenses
$152,899
Net Income
-$783
Net Assets
$121,672
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $139,380
91.6%
Program Services $7,020
4.6%
Investment Income $241
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,475
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,679
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,052
Total Liabilities $1,380
Net Assets $121,672
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Long (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Burmeister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Lehner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Diane Snyder (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Burmeister (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rev Jon Fleming () $0 $0 $0
Phil Keating () $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 17, 2016

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

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$158,837
Expenses
$142,272
Net Income
$16,565
Net Assets
$122,455
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,504
90.3%
Program Services $7,875
5.0%
Investment Income $267
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,191
4.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,547
35.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $123,860
Total Liabilities $1,405
Net Assets $122,455

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990

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$139,793
Expenses
$142,266
Net Income
-$2,473
Net Assets
$105,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,575
92.7%
Program Services $8,739
6.3%
Investment Income $279
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,200
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,329
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,261
Total Liabilities $1,371
Net Assets $105,890

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990

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,520
Expenses
$158,354
Net Income
$1,166
Net Assets
$108,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,510
95.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,302
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,708
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,061
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,067
Total Liabilities $1,705
Net Assets $108,362

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990

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,174
Expenses
$121,860
Net Income
$3,314
Net Assets
$107,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,474
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $354
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,346
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,689
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,190
Total Liabilities $993
Net Assets $107,197

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

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 Sept.
2003

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 Sept.
2002

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 Sept.
2001

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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