Mission Starfish Haiti is located in Davenport, IA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mission Starfish Haiti is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mission Starfish Haiti generated $157.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.6k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.7%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SUPPORT A SCHOOL IN GONAIVES HAITI TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN WHO WOULD NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SCHOOL OTHERWISE. OUR PROGRAMS ELEVATE THE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND, BY EXTENSION, THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSION TRIPS & HOUSING/TRAVEL -- AS A RESULT OF CONTINUING POLITICAL UNREST, ALL OF MISSION OUTREACH VISITS FROM THE US VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO BE TEMPORARILY ON HOLD. WE HAVE INCURRED TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE DIRECTOR BETWEEN THE US AND HAITI.
BUILDING AND PROJECTS: THIS YEAR WE FINISHED THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWER LIGHTS AT THE SCHOOL, SPONSORED AN OUTREACH PROJECT IN LACROIX AND ORGANIZED A STAFF RETREAT. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO EFFECT SHIPMENTS OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM THE US TO THE SCHOOL.
OPERATIONS: PAYING THE STAFF (TEACHERS, KITCHEN AND SECURITY). WE SUPPLY A HOT MEAL EVERYDAY TO STUDENTS AND TRY TO MAKE SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES TO FEED ANY NEIGHBOR WHO BRINGS THEIR OWN BOWLS. THIS IS A CRITICAL EFFORT IN TIMES OF WEATHER EMERGENCIES. WE SUPPLY UNIFORMS, STUDY MATERIALS AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR THE STUDENTS. WE ARE FINDING USED COMPUTERS AND OTHER TECHNICAL ITEMS FOR THE STUDENTS TO LEARN REPAIRS AND UNDERSTAND THOSE TECHNOLOGIES. OUR SEWING PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR OLDER GIRLS AND WOMEN TO LEARN AND USE FOR SMALL BUSINESS EFFORTS. WE ARE TEACHING AUTO MECHANICS TO MEN AND OLDER BOYS FOR SELF HELP. WE HAVE A NURSING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH HEALTH CARE AND THIS IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FOR SMALL FEES. WE HAVE SELF HELP SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. WE HAVE A GARDEN PROJECT TO TEACH THOSE SKILLS AND PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE SCHOOL. WE DO PAY OUR DIRECTORS SALARY AND RELATED EXPENSES. TRAVEL HAS BEEN MUCH LOWER DUE TO COVID AND POLITICAL UNREST. THIS CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES SUCH AS WIRE TRANSFER AND BANK FEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Silentor Esthil-Henderson Director | Officer | 60 | $36,000 |
Daniel Franz Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen R Bartel Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Susan Franz Accountant | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jessie Freymann Financial Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $157,078 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $157,078 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $30 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $157,108 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $116 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,725 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $145,645 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $302,718 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $60,130 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $362,848 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,708 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $18,708 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $19,303 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $313,374 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $11,463 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $362,848 |