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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4386097

THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION

Also known as STAR INSTITUTE

Tax-exempt · CENTENNIAL, CO 80112

Financials

$2.2M$2.6M2023$1.6M$1.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,620,706$1,701,936-$81,230$2,947,086$2,724,564$222,522
December 31, 2023990$2,192,580$2,645,224-$452,644$3,179,479$2,897,939$281,540
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$159,251
Program service revenue
$1,458,160
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,295
Other revenue
$3,295

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,652
Other salaries and wages
$715,760
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$970,161
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$40,817
Occupancy
$97,420
Travel
$18,765
Depreciation
$69,239
Program services (functional)
$1,100,416
Management and general (functional)
$429,828
Fundraising (functional)
$171,692

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,179,479
Total assets, end of year
$2,947,086
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,724,564
Net assets, end of year
$222,522
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,803,106
Net assets without donor restrictions
$222,522
Gross receipts
$1,620,706
Employees
29
Volunteers
40
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIRGINIA SPIELMANNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$104,891$4,558
ANDREA STOKERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (JAN 2024)
Officer
40$24,860$345
ANITA BUNDYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REINA OLIVERAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLENDA HUXMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELISA AUNCANCELAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEIGH KAHNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RON BLAIRTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
HOLLY HEALYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIRGINIA SPIELMANNEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$98,424$8,618
ANDREA STOKERCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$103,799$1,920
KI'I POWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANITA BUNDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HOLLY HEALYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA MARNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATTY VELABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIN TEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICK BOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIA TIPTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RON BLAIRTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LEIGH KAHNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6911 SOUTH YOSEMITE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112-1426
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VIRGINIA SPIELMANN, 6911 S YOSEMITE STREET, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Signed the 990
VIRGINIA SPIELMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 221-7827
Return prepared by
WATSON COON RYAN LLC

Mission

STAR INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE UNDERSTANDING OF SENSORY PROCESSING AND PROMOTING SENSORY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL. WE PROVIDE NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN AND ARE RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY AS A LEADER IN SENSORY PROCESSING RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH SENSORY DIFFERENCES ARE UNDERSTOOD, ACCEPTED, AND SUPPORTED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THERAPY SERVICES - WHILE THE MAJORITY OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE ARE BASED IN COLORADO, STAR INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THERAPY, CONSULTATION, AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. OUR THERAPY TEAM DELIVERS PERSONALIZED, NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING CARE THAT ADDRESSES SENSORY PROCESSING AND REGULATION DIFFERENCES IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND ADULTS. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, WE OFFER GROUP PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER CONNECTION, SELF-REGULATION, AND EVERYDAY PARTICIPATION.TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE, STAR HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS AND PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THERAPY AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, STAR CONTINUES TO MAKE HIGH-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-INFORMED CARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MAY OTHERWISE FACE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING SENSORY-INFORMED SUPPORT.
    Expenses $672,838 · revenue $893,591
  • EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - STAR INSTITUTE'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO EXPAND GLOBAL ACCESS TO SENSORY-INFORMED KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE. THROUGH ONLINE COURSES, LIVE WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EVENTS, WE EQUIP PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT SENSORY PROCESSING AND REGULATION. OUR ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND ONLINE SUMMITS FEATURE LEADING VOICES IN RESEARCH, CLINICAL PRACTICE, AND LIVED EXPERIENCE-BRIDGING SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TO STRENGTHEN GLOBAL AWARENESS OF SENSORY HEALTH.OVER THE PAST YEAR, THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ENGAGED IN STAR'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF SENSORY PROCESSING AND CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE INCLUSIVE, AFFIRMING APPROACH TO NEURODIVERSITY ACROSS SETTINGS.
    Expenses $427,578 · revenue $567,864
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY - STAR INSTITUTE IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND BELONGING THROUGH SENSORY-INFORMED OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. OUR TEAM HOSTS INCLUSIVE EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND INITIATIVES THAT INVITE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND PROFESSIONALS TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND CELEBRATE SENSORY DIVERSITY.FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE LOW-SENSORY TRUNK OR TREAT AND LET'S TALK SENSE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE SPACES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY FIND TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS OVERWHELMING. THESE EVENTS FOSTER CONNECTION, UNDERSTANDING, AND SHARED REGULATION-EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EMBRACE SENSORY DIFFERENCES AS PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE.THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND MUNICIPALITIES, STAR CONTINUES TO CHAMPION SENSORY INCLUSION IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND ADVOCATE FOR A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE FULLY, SAFELY, AND AUTHENTICALLY.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4386097
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,947,086
Income (IRS master file)
$1,620,706

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,620,706$1,701,936$2,947,086XML
990December 2023$2,192,580$2,645,224$3,179,479XML
990December 2022$2,510,427$2,607,371$3,853,323IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-4386097).

Questions about THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION is 27-4386097.
Is THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIRGINIA SPIELMANN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,891 (VIRGINIA SPIELMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE STAR CENTER FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,620,706, expenses of $1,701,936 and total assets of $2,947,086 at year end.

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