Civic Intelligence

Texas Star Party Inc.

EIN 76-0668344 • 501(c)3 • Bay City, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To educate the public on the stars

2512 Avenue IBay City, TX 77414
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

11th percentile

-70%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

81st percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-90%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$197,503

Up $45,100 (+30%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,857

Up $4,857 from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$192,646

Up $40,243 (+26%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$29,791

Down $263,796 (-90%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$50,749

Down $100,466 (-66%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$20,958

Down $163,330 (-115%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $19,528Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $19,5282022Assets 2023: $152,403Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $152,4032023Assets 2024: $197,503Liabilities 2024: $4,857Net Assets 2024: $192,6462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$197,503
Liabilities$4,857
Net Assets$192,646

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $2,011Expenses 2022: $10,309Net Income 2022: -$8,2982022Revenue 2023: $293,587Expenses 2023: $151,215Net Income 2023: $142,3722023Revenue 2024: $29,791Expenses 2024: $50,749Net Income 2024: -$20,9582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$29,791
Expenses$50,749
Net Income-$20,958

Filings

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$191,973
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public on the stars

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HOSTED ANNUAL STAR GAZING PARTY FOR AMATUERS AND PROFESSIONALS$1,408$161,435
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GEORGE ELLISChairman-$0--
DON JARVISDirector-$0--
KARL BALTZ JRPresident-$0--
ANNE AKINSSecretary-$0--
TED SAKERActing Treasurer-$0--
RICK KIRCHHOFDirector-$0--
STEVE COLEMANDirector-$0--
STEVE GOLDBERGDirector-$0--
RENE GEDALYDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Star Party$189,892$189,892$86,530$103,362
Total Events$189,892$189,892$161,435$28,457
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Texas Star Party Inc
EIN
76-0668344
In Care Of
% DON JARVIS
Phone
2814137331
Address
2512 AVENUE I, BAY CITY, TX 77414

Signing Officer

Name
Don Jarvis
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2814137331
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Bass & Associates
Address
8700 Crownhill Blvd Ste 105, San Antonio, TX 78209
Preparer
J Hunter Bass
Phone
2102331758
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountADVERTISING 16,945AUTO 1,186CLEANING 2,218FEES 4,000INSURANCE 1,587OFFICE EXPENSES 9,713SUPPLIES 4,239TAXES 121TRAVEL 4,883

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearFIDELITY 48,771 48,771FRIEND OF TSP 7,771 7,771UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 11,052 11,050

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearJOHN WAGNER AWARE 513 513YOUTH OUTREACH 2,880 4,344PAYMENTS TO DEPOSIT 374 0

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