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Brightstar Ministries Inc

EIN 99-4947198 • 501(c)3 • Hoopeston, IL

NTEE X01

Profile

Brightstar Ministries, Inc. creates Christ-centered music, books, and creative resources that support mental, emotional, spiritual, and neurodivergent well-being.

322 E Washington StHoopeston, IL 60942

www.brightstarministries.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$250

Up $125 (+100%) from 2024

Liabilities

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$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

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$250

Up $125 (+100%) from 2024

Operations

Revenue

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$125

Flat from 2024

Expenses

Flat

$0

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Net Income

Flat

$125

Flat from 2024

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$300$200$100$0Assets 2024: $125Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1252024Assets 2025: $250Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $2502025

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2025

Assets$250
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$250
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Operations Trend

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

$150$100$50$0Revenue 2024: $125Expenses 2024: $0Net Income 2024: $1252024Revenue 2025: $125Expenses 2025: $0Net Income 2025: $1252025

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2025

Revenue$125
Expenses$0
Net Income$125
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Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

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Assets
$250
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$250
Revenue
$125
Expenses
$0
Net income
$125
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$250$0$250$125$0$125
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$125$0$125$125$0$125
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$125
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brightstar Ministries, Inc. creates Christ-centered music, books, and creative resources that support mental, emotional, spiritual, and neurodivergent well-being.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization completed a name change to better reflect an expanded charitable mission beyond its original focus. While continuing its work supporting individuals with autism and neurodivergence, the organization broadened its programs to include the development and distribution of music, books, training materials, and other creative resources designed to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being for individuals, families, and faith communities. The updated name more accurately represents the organization's growing scope of activities, outreach, and educational efforts, allowing it to serve a wider population while maintaining its commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and public benefit.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Adam WoodExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Carrie StimsonDirector, Finance And CounselingPT$0--
Lisa PalinskiDirector, CurriculumPT$0--
Susan HansonDirector, Medical CounselPT$0--
Jessi EnyiakuAssistant DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brightstar Ministries Inc
EIN
99-4947198
Phone
2172607635
Address
322 E Washington St, Hoopeston, IL 60942

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Wood
Title
President and CEO
Phone
2172607635
Signed
2026-02-20
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 34

“Autism and Faith Inc. changed name to Brightstar Ministries, Inc. to better reflect our growing mission and purpose. While Autism is still a function, we have expanded to include other areas of mental and spiritual support through creative resources.”

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