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EIN 82-1112282

Gold Star Mission

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Springfield
State
Illinois
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
Gold Star Mission raised $106,763 to distribute college scholarships in memory of fallen soldiers and Gold Star families. The funds were generated through various means, including advertising ($22,996), Gen Logan 200 ($525), GSM 500 ($17,987), Rockford Run ($18,086) and banquet expenses ($11,131) among other indirect costs such as personnel and misc expenses ($10,795). The scholarships amounting to $50,000 were distributed to deserving candidates via PO Box 166.
Total revenues
$104,046
2024
Total expenses
$134,281
2024
Total assets
$136,597
2024
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Gold Star Mission

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bright Funds FoundationGeneral Purpose$9,899
Veterans United FoundationGold Star Mission Fallen Heroes History Project$6,000

Financials for Gold Star Mission

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$101,898
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$61
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$2,087
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$104,046
Data update history
August 2, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2024
July 31, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Veterans United Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 9785
Springfield, IL 62791
Metro area
Springfield, IL
County
Sangamon County, IL
Website URL
goldstarmission.org/ 
Phone
(217) 494-9289
IRS details
EIN
82-1112282
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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