Nonprofit · EIN 65-0523539
DAYSTAR LIFE INC
Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,233,294 | $2,633,214 | -$399,920 | $3,882,208 | $57,067 | $3,825,141 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,340,671 | $2,596,224 | -$255,553 | $4,238,450 | $81,058 | $4,157,392 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,195,241 | $2,394,200 | -$198,959 | $4,373,816 | $69,062 | $4,304,754 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,154,610
- of which government grants
- $18,075
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $45,225
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,881
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,515
- Other revenue
- $33,459
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,828,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $326,063
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $461,067
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,159
- Occupancy
- $84,590
- Depreciation
- $125,946
- Program services (functional)
- $2,382,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,102
- Fundraising (functional)
- $194,762
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,238,450
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,882,208
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $57,067
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,825,141
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,709,391
- Publicly traded securities
- $56,444
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,699,771
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,370
- Gross receipts
- $2,561,486
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDE CORNELL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $94,048 | $28,411 |
| TOBY MCDUFFIE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| DEACON MICHAEL MENCHEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANNE PUTMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PROL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACQUELYN DAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FATHER DAMIAN AMANTIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA CADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMALIA GRIMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER DOLORES O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDE CORNELL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $89,507 | $19,165 |
| JAY K GHOSH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| DEACON MICHAEL MENCHEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANNE PUTMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PROL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACQUELYN DAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FATHER DAMIAN AMANTIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA CADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE W MONLUX JR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER DOLORES O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDE CORNELL | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $87,932 | $22,866 |
| JAY K GHOSH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| DEACON MICHAEL MENCHEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANNE PUTMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS CAMPHIRE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACQUELYN DAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FATHER DAMIAN AMANTIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL BRODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA CADIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN FOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY MCDUFFIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MILKEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE W MONLUX JR MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SISTER DOLORES O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1055 28TH ST S, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712-1904
- In care of
- % JANE WALKER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEIDE CORNELL, 1055 28TH STREET SOUTH, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33712
- Signed the 990
- HEIDE CORNELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (727) 825-0442
- Website
- WWW.DAYSTARLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MELBY & ASSOCIATES PA CPA'S
Mission
DAYSTAR LIFE REDUCES HUNGER AND POVERTY IN PINELLAS COUNTY BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS AND ENGAGING HOUSEHOLDS IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL LEAD TO LONG TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- ADDRESSING HUNGER (FOOD INSECURITY): THE HEALTHY PANTRY IS OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK AND ON SELECT EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS AND PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR OVER 30,000 LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF PINELLS COUNTY ANNUALLY. DAYSTAR'S UNIQUE ON-SIE EDIBLE GARDEN AND FOOD PANTRY FARM YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 3 TONS OF FOOD ANNUALLY AND IS ALSO USED FOR EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS, IMPROVING ACCESS TO FOOD IN A LOW SERVICES AREA. IN ADDITION TO FOOD, THE PANTRY SERVICES INCLUDE HYGIENE, CLOTHING, PET FOOD, AND READY TO EAT ON THE GO MEALS FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO STORE OR PREPARE FOOD AT HOME.Expenses $1,557,893 · grants $1,195,825
- FINANCIAL STABILITY & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION: DAYSTAR ADDRESSES FINANCIAL INSTABILITY FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT FINANCIAL TRAUMA AND ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE SHORT-TERM GAP SERVICE, SUCH AS RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PARTNERING WITH THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS TO GUIDE THEM THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PERSONALIZED EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HELP THEM CREATE A SAFETY NET AND GIVE THEM THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND CONFIDENCE REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. DAYSTAR HAS ACHIEVED A 63% RE-STABILIZATION SUCCESS RATE,MEANING 5 OUT OF EVERY 8 HOUSEHOLDS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXIT FINANCIAL CRISIS MODE WITHIN 12 MONTHS.Expenses $736,271 · grants $565,155
- FINANCIAL & NUTRITION COACHING: DAYSTAR PROVIDES ONE-TO-ONE FINANCIAL LITERACY COACHING. 6 OUT OF EVERY 30 PARTICIPATING HOUSEHOLDS ACHIEVE TWO OUT OF THESE THREE MILESTONES: SAVING 500, IMPROVED CREDIT SCORE, AND MAINTAINING A POSITIVE BALANCE SAVINGS ACCOUNT WITHIN 12 MONTHS. OUR NUTRITIONAL COACHING PROGRAM PROVIDES GARDENING EXPERIENCES, NUTRITION CLASSES AND TAKE-HOME MATERIALS TO COMBAT POOR NUTRITION OFTEN EXPERIENCED BY THOSE WHO RELY ON FOOD PANTRY SERVICES. OVER 100 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCE ROOM PROVIDES A SAFE AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN A LOW INCOME AREA AND WHOSE ADULT GUARDIANS RELY ON OUR SERVICES.Expenses $88,186 · grants $67,691
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-0523539
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,882,208
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,561,486
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,233,294 | $2,633,214 | $3,882,208 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,340,671 | $2,596,224 | $4,238,450 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,195,241 | $2,394,200 | $4,373,816 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,979,173 | $2,116,564 | $4,496,247 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 65-0523539).
Questions about DAYSTAR LIFE INC
- What is the EIN of DAYSTAR LIFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAYSTAR LIFE INC is 65-0523539.
- Is DAYSTAR LIFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to DAYSTAR LIFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAYSTAR LIFE 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 DAYSTAR LIFE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DAYSTAR LIFE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DAYSTAR LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names HEIDE CORNELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAYSTAR LIFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,048 (HEIDE CORNELL, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does DAYSTAR LIFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,233,294, expenses of $2,633,214 and total assets of $3,882,208 at year end.
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