Civic Intelligence

Starfish Hero

EIN 93-4233540 • 501(c)3 • Salem, UT

Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE P20

Profile

Our mission is to uplift and empower individuals facing adversity, transforming their lives and building communities

1325 S 890 ESalem, UT 84653

starfishhero.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

3.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

4.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-1753%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-91%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-93%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE P20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets97th percentile

Assets

Down

$893

Down $9,057 (-91%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$3,214

Up $3,214 from 2023

Net Assets

-$2,321

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$700

Down $9,250 (-93%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$12,971

Up $12,971 from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$12,271

Down $22,221 (-223%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KAssets 2023: $9,950Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $893Liabilities 2024: $3,214Net Assets 2024: -$2,3212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$893
Liabilities$3,214
Net Assets-$2,321
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$20K$10K$0-$10K-$20KRevenue 2023: $9,950Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $9,9502023Revenue 2024: $700Expenses 2024: $12,971Net Income 2024: -$12,2712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$700
Expenses$12,971
Net Income-$12,271
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$893
Liabilities
$3,214
Net assets
-$2,321
Revenue
$700
Expenses
$12,971
Net income
-$12,271
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$3.21$2.32$0.70$13.0$12.3
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.95$0.00$9.95$0.00$9.95
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to uplift and empower individuals facing adversity, transforming their lives and building communities

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDED ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES, SURVIVAL GEAR, AND REFUGE SUPPORT, DELIVERING VITAL AID TO THOSE IN NEED, WITH THE HOPE OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE-$12,507
WE HAVE MADE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF PERUNDURAI, INDIA, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND THE YOUTH, THROUGH OUR UNWAVERING SUPPORT, COMPASSIONATE CARE, AND EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR COMMITMENT TO THEIR WELL-BEING REFLECTS OUR DEDICATION TO BUILDING A BRIGHTER AND MORE RESILIENT FUTURE FOR ALL GENERATIONS--
WE HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE BRIGHTER FUTURE OF THE CHILDREN IN GUATEMALA BY PARTNERING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL. OUR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT HAS PROVIDED A VITAL FOUNDATION FOR THESE YOUNG MINDS, FOSTERING HOPE, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE PROMISE OF A BETTER TOMORROW--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CODY HILLPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Starfish Hero
EIN
93-4233540
Phone
8019801370
Address
1325 S 890 E, SALEM, UT 84653

Signing Officer

Name
Cody Hill
Title
President
Phone
8019801370
Signed
2025-09-16

Preparer

Firm
Ware Squared LLC
Address
149 3RD AVE E, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301-6250
Preparer
Benjamin T Ware
Phone
2087338314
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“EXPENSES 516 TOTAL 516”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“Unsecured notes and loans payable 0 3,214”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Our mission is to uplift and empower individuals facing adversity, transforming their lives and building communities”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 29

“We have made a meaningful impact in the lives of the people of perundurai, india, including the elderly and the youth, through our unwavering support, compassionate care, and efforts to strengthen their community. Our commitment to their well-being reflects our dedication to building a brighter and more resilient future for all generations”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 30

“We have contributed to the brighter future of the children in guatemala by partnering in the construction of a school. Our commitment to education and empowerment has provided a vital foundation for these young minds, fostering hope, opportunities, and the promise of a better tomorrow”

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