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.
Public Charity
PROJECT STARBURST
PROJECT STARBURST is a Public Charity headquartered in BIG RAPIDS, MI. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $184K revenue, $196K expenses, $36K total assets. 28 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $350K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 381988807
BIG RAPIDS, MI
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$184K
Total Expenses$196K
Total Assets$36K
Grant Records28
Funding Total$350K
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Received
Computer Replacement; General Operating Support; Pantry supply replacement
$12,927
FIN ASSIST. FOOD PAN
$8,000
Food Support Summer, Birth Certificate ID and Utility Carts, General Operating Fund, Food Pantry, Project Starburst Pantry Needs
$16,256
DIAPER BANK
$15,009
FIN ASSIST. FOOD PAN
$15,000
Showing up to 5 of 28 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD CHAIR
Bob King
SECRETARY
Brenda Westfall
BOARD MEMBER
Dee Vanhorn
EXECUTIVE DI
Diane Long
TREASURER
Felicia Bielecki
BOARD MEMBER
Joie Cole
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184K | $196K | $36K |
| 2023 | $150K | $198K | $48K |
| 2022 | $134K | $157K | $96K |
| 2021 | $158K | $143K | $120K |
| 2020 | $157K | $141K | $117K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $157K to $184K (+17%), with total assets most recently reported at $36K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.