Star Kids Scholarship Program
To provide educational opportunities in the form of tuition aid to effective non-public schools, uniforms, after-school and summer programs, tutoring and mentoring for those high-risk, low-income children who …
New Bedford Kids Scholarship Program
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Star Kids Scholarship Program is a education organization based in NEW BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $559K. EIN: 270372266.
Mission
To provide educational opportunities in the form of tuition aid to effective non-public schools, uniforms, after-school and summer programs, tutoring and mentoring for those high-risk, low-income children who have a parent with a history of incarceration and/or substance abuse.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Star Kids Scholarship Program has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStar Kids Scholarship Program is a registered education nonprofit based in New Bedford, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270372266. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Star Kids Scholarship Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270372266. 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.
Star Kids Scholarship Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Star Kids Scholarship Program is located in New Bedford, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Star Kids Scholarship Program has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Star Kids Scholarship Program is classified as an Education 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Star Kids Scholarship Program. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Star Kids Scholarship Program is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Star Kids Scholarship Program is a education organization based in NEW BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $559K. EIN: 270372266. Star Kids Scholarship Program is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Star Kids Scholarship Program are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Star Kids Scholarship Program is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270372266, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 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 (16)
Source: Public filings
16 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 55 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Star Kids Scholarship Program
- What is Star Kids Scholarship Program?
- Star Kids Scholarship Program is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Bedford, United States. Star Kids Scholarship Program is a education organization based in NEW BEDFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $559K. EIN: 270372266.
- When was Star Kids Scholarship Program founded?
- Star Kids Scholarship Program was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Star Kids Scholarship Program?
- Josh Pacos serves as President.
- Where is Star Kids Scholarship Program located?
- Headquartered in New Bedford, MA, United States.
- What is Star Kids Scholarship Program's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Star Kids Scholarship Program trustworthy?
- Star Kids Scholarship Program has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Star Kids Scholarship Program's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270372266.
- What is Star Kids Scholarship Program's website?
- http://www.starkidsprogram.org