Nonprofit · EIN 46-4189584
SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53222
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,658,753 | $9,689,215 | -$30,462 | $2,191,012 | $1,297,266 | $893,746 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,119,855 | $8,026,742 | $93,113 | $1,866,017 | $941,809 | $924,208 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,030,508 | $5,213,885 | -$183,377 | $1,735,539 | $904,444 | $831,095 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $67,471
- of which government grants
- $43,615
- Program service revenue
- $9,590,692
- Investment income
- $25
- Other revenue
- $565
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,760,587
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,120,131
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $403
- Accounting fees
- $77,449
- Occupancy
- $362,643
- Depreciation
- $32,412
- Program services (functional)
- $9,029,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $659,992
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,866,017
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,191,012
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,297,266
- Net assets, end of year
- $893,746
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $734,233
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $893,746
- Gross receipts
- $9,658,753
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MATTEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $88,920 | $93,643 | $19,196 |
| HANNAH HENSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $2,000 | $145,794 | $20,568 |
| JAMIE GASPARDO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 20 | $87,423 | $24,971 | $0 |
| CHUQEE FLETCHER | SENIOR PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,900 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON WIGLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $24,000 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES BUSKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NEUMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MATTEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,164 | $98,619 | $17,095 |
| HANNAH HENSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $2,000 | $105,666 | $0 |
| CHUQEE FLETCHER | SENIOR PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,283 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON WIGLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES BUSKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK NEUMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MATTEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $66,689 | $16,156 |
| REV JAMES BUSKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $2,000 | $0 |
| BRANDON WIGLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,000 | $0 |
| HANNAH HENSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $2,000 | $0 |
| MARK NEUMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4050 N 95TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53222-1519
- In care of
- % JOHN MATTEK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN MATTEK, W177 N9856 RIVERCREST DR 261, GERMANTOWN, WI 53022
- Signed the 990
- JOHN MATTEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (414) 376-9230
- Website
- SHININGSTARSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REILLY PENNER & BENTON LLP
Mission
TO IGNITE STUDENTS' LOVE FOR LEARNING AND THEIR SAVIOR, AND LEAD THEM TO SHINE AT SCHOOL, HOME, IN THE WORLD, AND FOR ALL ETERNITY.
Program accomplishments
- SHINING STAR SCHOOLS ARE SMALL, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR GRADES K4 THROUGH 8.Expenses $9,029,223 · revenue $9,591,257
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4189584
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,191,012
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,658,753
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,658,753 | $9,689,215 | $2,191,012 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,119,855 | $8,026,742 | $1,866,017 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,030,508 | $5,213,885 | $1,735,539 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,110,652 | $4,845,123 | $1,443,418 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-4189584).
Questions about SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC is 46-4189584.
- Is SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN MATTEK.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,920 (JOHN MATTEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SHINING STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,658,753, expenses of $9,689,215 and total assets of $2,191,012 at year end.
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