Nonprofit · EIN 30-0496670
STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · KEY WEST, FL 33040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,356,403 | $4,545,895 | -$189,492 | $5,882,169 | $1,936,559 | $3,945,610 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,161,019 | $3,983,954 | $177,065 | $6,123,394 | $1,991,635 | $4,131,759 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,236,185
- of which government grants
- $569,125
- Program service revenue
- $60,411
- Investment income
- $22,476
- Net rental income
- $34,567
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,455
- Other revenue
- $37,331
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,344,218
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $520,077
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $708,989
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,885
- Travel
- $4,969
- Depreciation
- $165,489
- Program services (functional)
- $4,279,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $182,324
- Fundraising (functional)
- $84,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,123,394
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,882,169
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,936,559
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,945,610
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,019,721
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,945,610
- Gross unrelated business income
- $25,933
- Gross receipts
- $4,493,344
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 179
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Tracey-Barber | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Doria Goodrich | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patricia Nossov | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Erica Hughes-Sterling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas M Callahan | Director/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Ginny Stones | Director Trustee or director | 35 | $0 |
| John Baker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Eden | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Nixon | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $84,874 |
| Doria Goodrich | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patricia Nossov | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Erica Hughes-Sterling | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas M Callahan | Director/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| John C Baker | Director Trustee or director | 35 | $0 |
| Nathan Eden | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5640 MALONEY AVE, KEY WEST, FL 33040-5983
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MORGAN TRACEY
- Signed the 990
- MORGAN TRACEY, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (410) 703-8212
- Website
- WWW.SOSMISSION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Oropeza & Parks CPAs
Mission
The Organization provides goods and services to the indigent and underprivilidged residents of Key West. The services are provided with respect and compassion with no costs to the individuals served.
Program accomplishments
- Star of the Sea Foundation (SOS) distributes Food, clothing and household items and Services to the indigent and underprivileged residents of the Florida Keys. Our emphasis is on food. Our services include providing access and information about applying for food stamps, temporary cash assistance, Medicaid and other services as needed and appropriate.In 2024, over 200 volunteers contributed a total of 24,420 hours to help us achieve our mission. 1.6 million pounds of food was donated to or purchased by SOS and redistributed to residents of Monroe County who were in need. During 2024, over 11,000 residents were served by our food pantries in Key West and Key Largo. Produce makes up 50% of the food distributed. In addition our community kitchen prepared meals for kids, adults and seniors. By pairing health-focused initiatives, like cooking education opportunities with the availability of healthy foods, our food pantries improve food security for thousands of Monroe County residents. 89,265 meals were prepared at SOS's Callahan Community Kitchen - an increase of 23% over prior year.With over half of Monroe County, Florida residents struggling with the cost of living and lack of affordable housing, SOS Foundation steps in to ensure that all families or individuals have the food support they need so they can concentrate on other aspects of life that will help them reach their goal of lifting out of poverty. We provide healthy food access along with nutrition education that benefits the health of our entire community. 40% of the food in the United States never reaches the dinner table and enters the waste stream to decompose. Utilizing food that would otherwise be wasted is the most efficient way to address the epidemic of hunger facing our community. Since 2006, the Star of the Sea Foundation has been recovering perfectly edible food from South Florida Farmers as well as local businesses and groceries, and redirecting it to our neighbors' dinner tables. Any food that can't be recovered for human consumption is given to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm for animal feed.In 2023, SOS launched the Eco Farm at the MARC House.With 60 Tower Gardens capableof producing thousands of pounds of produce each year, the SOS Eco Farm will provide our community with a sustainable stream of fresh, healthy fruits, vegetables, and herbs at our food pantries and in our meals programs. The SOS Eco Farm is maintained by SOS Staff and MARC House staff and clients, and it is open for the community to visit and learn.2023 also marked the launch of our Hands-On Childrens Cooking Classes. These interactive classes taught children important topics regarding nutrition and basiccooking skills. We are grateful to the many local chefs who helped lead these community classes.SOS was awarded the USDA's prestigious Farm to School Grant for the 2022-2023 school year and for summer sessions at the local Boys and Girls Club chapters. With the support of private foundations and generous individuals, SOS continued this curriculum through Fall 2023. The program consists of 16 weekly nutrition and agricultural education lessons at three Title One schools in Monroe County,school-wide taste-testing events, engaging field trips to Keys farms, and the use of local food items! In 2024, SOS expanded the educational outreach with new series of programs for cooking skills and modified version of the Smart Sprouts program at Montessori School and a Shop Smart, Save Big 5 week course.In June 2023, SOS began preparing and distributing freshly prepared, then frozen meals for children in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and for low-income, homebound senior citizens. This new equipment and methodology will help SOS increase healthy food access for more people in need than ever before.Expenses $4,279,136 · grants $3,344,218
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0496670
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,882,169
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,493,344
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,356,403 | $4,545,895 | $5,882,169 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,161,019 | $3,983,954 | $6,123,394 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,270,618 | $3,508,974 | $5,941,120 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 30-0496670).
Questions about STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC is 30-0496670.
- Is STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC 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 STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC 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 STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC 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 STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MORGAN TRACEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (Morgan Tracey-Barber, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does STAR OF THE SEA FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,356,403, expenses of $4,545,895 and total assets of $5,882,169 at year end.
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