Nonprofit · EIN 82-5363648
STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $184,933 | $183,295 | $1,638 | $49,133 | $15,385 | $33,748 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,699 | $150,658 | $19,041 | $39,933 | $7,823 | $32,110 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $122,815 | $129,609 | -$6,794 | $22,608 | $9,539 | $13,069 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,515
- Program service revenue
- $132,500
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,918
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $142,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $142,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,898
- Printing, publications and postage
- $190
- Other expenses
- $31,207
- Program services (functional)
- $178,432
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,933
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,133
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,385
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,748
- Cash, savings and investments
- $34,477
- Gross receipts
- $186,639
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jameson | Executive Director | 40 | $142,000 |
| Dr Bruce Keisling | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Secretary & Director | 1 | $0 |
| Geoff Calkins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen Chase | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Connor Hagen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Lewis Reich | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jameson | Executive Director | 40 | $120,000 |
| Dr Bruce Keisling | Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Secretary & Director | 3 | $0 |
| Geoff Calkins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen Chase | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Connor Hagen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Lewis Reich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rod Vogl | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Colby Taylor | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jameson | Executive Director | 40 | $100,840 |
| Dr Rod Vogl | Director & Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Colby Taylor | Director & Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Bruce Keisling | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Geoff Calkins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Lewis Reich | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen Chase | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Connor Hagen | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3567 HIGHLAND PARK PL, MEMPHIS, TN 38111-6131
- In care of
- % KIMBERLEY JAMESON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 3567 Highland Park Place, Memphis TN 38111
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Kim Jameson, 3567 Highland Park Place, Memphis TN 38111
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kim Jameson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (901) 834-6125
- Website
- www.collegestars.org
- Return prepared by
- Les Edwards CPA
Mission
Deliver support services to autistic college students
Program accomplishments
- TEAM (Teaching Employment and Academic Mastery) program. Provided individualized mentoring, education planning and career development to support 18 autistic college students totaling 448 one on one coaching hours. The TEAM coach meets and guides the students on a weekly basis in order to monitor their progress with classes and assists the students with time management, organizational planning and self-advocacy skills.Expenses $89,216
- STARS Connects program. We served 6 college graduate students, totaling 139 one on one training hours this year by providing support services to help them develop their employment soft skills and prepare them for interviews, internships and employment. With an 85% unemployment/underemployment rate for autistic college graduates, this program will help to change the trajectory of this unacceptable statistic. In addition, we educate companies regarding neurodiversity in the workplace to help support autistic talent.Expenses $35,686
- STARS are Social program. Facilitated 21 peer-led social events with 448 people engaging in improving their social skills by having opportunities to play games, create craft projects, singing karaoke and playing outdoor games alongside their college peers. This program is the 'heart' of STARS; bringing together neurotypical college peers with autistic students on campus. Many friendships are created at these events and students also step out of their comfort zones, which is key to building confidence, and that is why this program is so important to our mission.Expenses $53,530
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
- 82-5363648
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,133
- Income (IRS master file)
- $186,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $184,933 | $183,295 | $49,133 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,699 | $150,658 | $39,933 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $122,815 | $129,609 | $22,608 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Kim Jameson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 82-5363648).
Questions about STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES
- What is the EIN of STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES is 82-5363648.
- Is STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES 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 STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES 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 STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES 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 STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Kim Jameson.
- Who are the officers and directors of STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,000 (Kim Jameson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does STARS- STUDENTS TACKLING AUTISM-RELATED SYNDROMES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,933, expenses of $183,295 and total assets of $49,133 at year end.
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