Project Starburst
Project starburst is a small human service agency that provides emergency food, household items, infant needs and other services to low-income families in mecosta & osceola counties.
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Visit projectstarburst.orgAbout Project Starburst
Project Starburst is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty in our community. As a food pantry in Big Rapids, MI, we provide emergency food assistance to residents of Mecosta and Osceola counties. Join us in making a difference through food assistance, resources, and support services.
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Mission
Project starburst is a small human service agency that provides emergency food, household items, infant needs and other services to low-income families in mecosta & osceola counties.
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· vs. 6 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Project Starburst has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1971, it predates 84% of the community development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject Starburst is a registered community development nonprofit based in Big Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 381988807. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $184K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Project Starburst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381988807. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Project Starburst has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Project Starburst is located in Big Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Project Starburst has $184K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Project Starburst is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $184K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Project Starburst. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Project Starburst holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Project Starburst is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty in our community. As a food pantry in Big Rapids, MI, we provide emergency food assistance to residents of Mecosta and Osceola counties. Join us in making a difference through food assistance, resources, and support services. Project Starburst is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $184K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Project Starburst are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381988807, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PROJECT STARBURST is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1971
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project Starburst
- What is Project Starburst?
- Project Starburst is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Big Rapids, United States. Project Starburst is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty in our community. As a food pantry in Big Rapids, MI, we provide emergency food assistance to residents of Mecosta and Osceola counties. Join us in making a difference through food assistance, resources, and support services.
- When was Project Starburst founded?
- Project Starburst was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Project Starburst?
- Diane Long serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Project Starburst located?
- Headquartered in Big Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Project Starburst's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project Starburst trustworthy?
- Project Starburst has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Project Starburst's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381988807.
- What is Project Starburst's website?
- https://projectstarburst.org/