Suncoast Stars Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our Work & Enrichment program offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a variety of enrichment classes including dance, music, fitness and nutrition, book club, Bible study, sign language, crafts and more. We engage our clients cognitively, physically, socially, and spiritually - the whole person. We are also developing specially modified business enterprises where we slow down the pace, modify tasks, and provide staff and volunteer support to enable these adults to enjoy meaningful, productive activities.
- Income
- $176,419
- Spending
- $145,480
- Reserves
- 11.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Highest pay
- $12,000, director, vice chairman
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $137,523 spent. When individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism, or other special needs finish high school, with rare exception, they do not go on to college or go on to pursue careers. Most will never drive a car or live in their own apartment. These adults often face a future of isolation, boredom, and depression. Suncoast Stars Community (SSC) is dismantling the status quo for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by helping them unlock their potential and experience abundant living. We recognize that adults with IDD thrive best in a structured environment with regular routines, stimulating activities, and peer support. SSC was formed in 2023 to address this important need in our community. In 2025, SSC served 22 individuals in our Work & Enrichment program, an increase of eight participants versus 2024. We also expanded programming to three days per week, following our launch in 2023 where we operated only one day per week. Additionally, to support our current clients and prepare for further growth, we hired an additional program teacher in 2025. We engaged 21 volunteers, an increase of 10 compared to 2023; we expanded our first business enterprise - a greeting card studio where are clients produce high quality greeting cards which we sell to local businesses and a local church.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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