Civic Intelligence

The Stella Effect Inc

EIN 86-1629494 • 501(c)3 • Louisville, KY

Profile

To support and enhance the quality of life and care of children diagnosed with trisomy, inside or outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through compassionate and supportive activities.

209 Adams StreetLouisville, KY 40206

www.thestellaeffect.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

98th percentile

447%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$28,554

Up $23,333 (+447%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$456

Up $259 (+131%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$28,098

Up $23,074 (+459%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$83,861

Up $11,488 (+16%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$60,787

Down $2,901 (-4.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$23,074

Up $14,389 (+166%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $5,221Liabilities 2023: $197Net Assets 2023: $5,0242023Assets 2024: $28,554Liabilities 2024: $456Net Assets 2024: $28,0982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$28,554
Liabilities$456
Net Assets$28,098
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $72,373Expenses 2023: $63,688Net Income 2023: $8,6852023Revenue 2024: $83,861Expenses 2024: $60,787Net Income 2024: $23,0742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$83,861
Expenses$60,787
Net Income$23,074
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$28,554
Liabilities
$456
Net assets
$28,098
Revenue
$83,861
Expenses
$60,787
Net income
$23,074
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$28.6$0.46$28.1$83.9$60.8$23.1
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.22$0.20$5.02$72.4$63.7$8.69
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$83,861
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support and enhance the quality of life and care of children diagnosed with trisomy, inside or outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through compassionate and supportive activities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Moving for Fair Care: To support the families of children with trisomy, inside or outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through assistance and supportive services for relocations to obtain care, assistance and supportive services for temporary housing to obtain care, other assistance and supportive services during periods of treatment, and supportive services to families of a deceased child.$0$0
Education & Awareness of Trisomy 13/18: To develop programs, inside or outside of Commonwealth of Kentucky, that educate parents and family members of children diagnosed with trisomy concerning treatment and other information regarding the condition so that they have current and accurate information and resources available to them for obtaining care. To raise awareness and promote and support inclusiveness, inside or outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through facilitating and supporting communication among medical professionals, creating and contributing materials literature, workshops, seminars and conferences, audio or video presentations to educate medical health professionals, family members, and the public about trisomy.$0$0
Celebration of Milestones & Honoring loved ones in the Trisomy 13/18 Community: To participate in other programs or projects, including for the purpose of education and awareness, for and/or provide compassionate and supportive services to children in neonatal intensive care units ("NICU"), children with medically complex issues, or children with life-limiting diagnoses, and their families, including families of a deceased child, inside or outside of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda GilmoreChairmanPT$0--
Hailey RoperVice ChairPT$0--
Laura WagehoftSecretaryPT$0--
Rose WatsonDirectorPT$0--
Doug SpoelkerTreasurerPT$0--
Chelsea SpoelkerDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Stella Effect Inc
EIN
86-1629494
Phone
5024759803
Address
209 Adams Street, Louisville, KY 40206

Signing Officer

Name
Doug Spoelker
Title
Director
Phone
5024759803
Signed
2025-11-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Strothman&Co dba Innovative Tax Advisors
Address
205 Townepark Circle Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40243
Preparer
William Meyer III
Phone
5022445505
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: Program Services & Supplies. Amount: 59,376. Description: Fundraising. Amount: 210. Description: Marketing. Amount: 578. Description: Operating Expense. Amount: 623. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 60,787.”

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

“Description: Credit card. Beg. of Year Amount: 197. End of Year Amount: 456.”

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