PROJECT STARBURST (EIN 381988807) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1971

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DIANE LONG

Phone

2317965342

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

PROJECT STARBURST, founded in 1971, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $184K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROJECT STARBURST IS A SMALL HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, INFANT NEEDS AND OTHER SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN MECOSTA & OSCEOLA COUNTIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $173,805

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $9,703

TOTAL REVENUE $183,508

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $81,686

Fundraising Expenses $17,678

Program Expenses $157,789

Other Expenses $114,035

TOTAL EXPENSES $195,721

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$183,508	$150,050	+0.2%
Expenses	$195,721	$198,386	0.0%
Net Income	$-12,213	$-48,336	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FELICIA BIELECKI	TREASURER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOIE COLE	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSS NEHMER	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEE VANHORN	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE COLE	VICE CHAIR	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BOB KING	BOARD CHAIR	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DIANE LONG	EXECUTIVE DI	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA WESTFALL	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$183,508	$195,721	$35,975	$-12,213
2023	$150,050	$198,386	$48,038	$-48,336
2022	$133,839	$157,336	$96,432	$-23,497
2021	$158,490	$143,237	$119,858	$15,253
2020	$156,917	$141,038	$117,299	$15,879
2018	$138,325	$148,571	$84,641	$-10,246

PROJECT STARBURST