Nonprofit · EIN 47-1606513
START PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33133
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $97,469 | $104,989 | -$7,520 | $28,495 | $0 | $28,495 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $142,902 | $120,682 | $22,220 | $36,015 | $0 | $36,015 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $92,728 | $112,595 | -$19,867 | $13,795 | $0 | $13,795 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,718
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,750
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $307
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $28,160
- Occupancy
- $47,447
- Printing, publications and postage
- $926
- Other expenses
- $28,149
- Program services (functional)
- $82,723
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,015
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,495
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,495
- Cash, savings and investments
- $19,085
- Gross receipts
- $97,469
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Bellinger | Executive Director | 8 | $0 |
| Jerry Junious | President | 5 | $0 |
| William Bellinger | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Toni Junious | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dudley Thomas | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Bellinger | Executive Director | 8 | $0 |
| Jerry Junious | President | 5 | $0 |
| William Bellinger | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Toni Junious | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Dudley Thomas | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Bellinger | Executive Director | 40 | $5,900 |
| Dudley Thomas | Treasurer | 2 | $4,650 |
| Jerry Junious | President | 5 | $0 |
| William Bellinger | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Toni Junious | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3461 FLORIDA AVE, MIAMI, FL 33133-5066
- In care of
- % PHYLLIS BELLINGER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 3461 Florida Avenue, Miami FL 33133
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Phyllis Bellinger, 3461 Florida Avenue, Miami FL 33133
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Phyllis Bellinger, Executive Director
- Phone
- (786) 316-2991
- Website
- thestartprogram.net
- Return prepared by
- Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC
Mission
Striving to Attain Remarkable Teens (START) Is a Non-Profit After-School Program that provides community-driven, experienced-based learning opportunities to middle/high school students up to 19 years old with a connection to Miami, Florida's West Coconut Grove Community who have financial and domestic hardships to develop character and academic skills necessary for lifelong success.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, the START Program provided educational, cultural, and enrichment activities to support marginalized youth. Program participants attended multiple excursions designed to increase exposure to academic, cultural, and community environments not typically accessible due to financial or family barriers. START hosted a Community Self Care Weekend prior to the 2025-2026 school year, offering free services and resources to students and families. Services included on site eye examinations provided by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, BMI screenings from the University of Miami BioMed Supply Chain, a youth fitness session, spinal alignment checks and backpack safety demonstrations, and STEM activities facilitated by community partners. School supplies and meals were distributed at no cost. The organization delivered Fiscal and Financial Literacy Workshops through participation in Miami Dade County Public Schools' Summer Youth Internship Program, providing high school students with a six week paid internship and assisting interns with opening bank accounts at EdFed Educational Credit Union. Throughout the year, START operated a Free Hot Meal Program, providing hot meals to approximately 20-25 student participants, many of whom qualify for free or reduced price lunch. START also offered Health and Fitness Sessions, including a "Get Fit" workshop, to promote wellness and physical activity. The organization conducted a six week Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp funded by The Children's Trust Program Enhancement Funds. Weekly themes included Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, with a final week integrating multiple disciplines. The camp provided hands on learning experiences to strengthen academic readiness and engagement.Expenses $82,723 · grants $307
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1606513
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,495
- Income (IRS master file)
- $97,469
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $97,469 | $104,989 | $28,495 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $142,902 | $120,682 | $36,015 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $92,728 | $112,595 | $13,795 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Phyllis Bellinger | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-1606513).
Questions about START PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of START PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of START PROGRAM INC is 47-1606513.
- Is START PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to START PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does START PROGRAM 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 START PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did START PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of START PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Phyllis Bellinger.
- Who are the officers and directors of START PROGRAM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does START PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $97,469, expenses of $104,989 and total assets of $28,495 at year end.
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