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Stella Effect Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-1629494

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 14, 2024

Organization Profilewww.thestellaeffect.org
209 Adams StreetLouisville, KY 40206

(502) 475-9803

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

64th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

$5,221

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Net Assets

$5,024

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Liabilities

$197

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

$72,373

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$63,688

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$8,685

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

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

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2023

Assets$5,221
Liabilities$197
Net Assets$5,024
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

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2023

Revenue$72,373
Expenses$63,688
Net Income$8,685
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$72,373
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 Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kaitlin ClarkDirectorPT$0--
Joanne LuckeyDirectorPT$0--
Doug SpoelkerDirectorPT$0--
Chelsea SpoelkerChairmanPT$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
2024-02-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Strothman&Co dba Innovative Tax Advis
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: 56,249. Description: Fundraising. Amount: 4,561. Description: Marketing. Amount: 1,682. Description: Operating Expense. Amount: 403. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 62,895.”

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

“Description: Credit card . Beg. of Year Amount: 6,546. End of Year Amount: 197.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,221
Liabilities
$197
Net assets
$5,024
Revenue
$72,373
Expenses
$63,688
Net income
$8,685
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