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EIN 56-2442758

The Starfish Initiative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
O30: Adult, Child Matching Programs
Description
Starfish Initiative is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of at-risk and economically disadvantaged high school students. Our goal is to “fill empty caps and gowns” by improving graduation rates in Indianapolis.
Also known as...
Starfish Inc
Total revenues
$1,138,396
2023
Total expenses
$782,101
2023
Total assets
$1,028,574
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at The Starfish Initiative

Mentorship program: The organization increased its contribution revenue by 45 percent during The year. This was accomplished by fostering partnerships with several institutional donors during The year. Additionally, organizational profitability increased in current year.

Who funds The Starfish Initiative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentStrengthening Youth Programs in in$477,880
Arthur Dean Family FoundationEducation$125,000
United Way of Central IndianaDonor Choice$100,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at The Starfish Initiative

NameTitleCompensation
Crystal GivensPresident and Chief Executive Officer$100,301
Ellen SalmonOffice Manager
Steve GillmanVice - Chair / Director / Vice Chair / Board Member$0
Dan NiersteBoard Chair / Director$0
Angela MichaelBoard Chair / Vice Chair / Board Member$0
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Starfish Initiative

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,138,396
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,138,396

Form 990s for The Starfish Initiative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-29990View PDF
2022-062023-04-26990View PDF
2021-062022-05-09990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-09-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Arthur Dean Family Foundation
September 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $477,880 from Lilly Endowment
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersYouth development programsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2955 N Meridian Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
starfishinitiative.org/ 
Phone
(317) 955-7912
Facebook page
StarfishInitiative 
Twitter profile
@starfish_in 
IRS details
EIN
56-2442758
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O30: Adult, Child Matching Programs
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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