EIN 38-1988807

Project Starburst

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Big Rapids
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Project Starburst provides emergency food, household items, infant needs, and other services to low-income families in Mecosta and Osceola Counties. It offers groceries, supportive services, access to dental cleaning and x-rays, vision care, rent, heat, utilities, work clothes, fuel to drive to work or medical appointments. The agency also provides staff to assist clients with household needs and advocates with other agencies. Its programs include providing groceries to families in Mecosta and Osceola Counties.
Total revenues
$150,050
2023
Total expenses
$198,386
2023
Total assets
$48,038
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Project Starburst

Provide groceries to families in mecosta and osceola counties.
Provide groceries, supportive services, access to dental cleaning and x-rays, vision care, rent, heat, utilities, work clothes, fuel to drive to work or medical appointments. Provide staff to assist clients with household needs, advocating with other agencies for individuals and families, social services.

Who funds Project Starburst

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mid Michigan Community Action AgencyDiaper Bank$21,206
Fremont Area Community FoundationFood Support Summer, Birth Certificate Id and Utility Carts, General Operating Fund, Food Pantry, Project Starburst Pantry Needs$16,256
Mecosta - Osceola United WayFin Assist. Food Pan$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Project Starburst

NameTitleCompensation
Diane LongExecutive Director$0
Brenda WestfallSecretary$0
Bob KingBoard Chair$0
Steve ColeVice Chair$0
Teresa CookPast Treasurer$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Project Starburst

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$140,186
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$94
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$9,226
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$544
Total revenues$150,050

Form 990s for Project Starburst

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-05-20990View PDF
2022-092023-05-04990View PDF
2021-092022-03-02990View PDF
2021-092022-02-16990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Mecosta - Osceola United Way
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $13,000 from Mecosta - Osceola United Way
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFood banksCharities
Issues
Human servicesHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 313
Big Rapids, MI 49307
County
Mecosta County, MI
Website URL
projectstarburst.org/ 
Phone
(231) 796-5342
IRS details
EIN
38-1988807
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P00: Human Services: General
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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