# Shining Star Sports Inc

Basketball nonprofit in Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. EIN 86-1072529. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/861072529-shining-star-sports-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Working with youth ages 10-18, teaching them basketball and life skills.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861072529/202632619349301223/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Basketball (IRS activity code N62)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2023
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $216,749 | $208,497 | $9,436 | $9,436 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861072529/202632619349301223/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $152,835 | $149,875 | $10,335 | $10,335 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861072529/202421319349301247/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $137,850 | $135,290 | $6,375 | $6,375 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861072529/202311309349300716/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $124,000 | $121,350 | $3,815 | $3,815 | 0 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/861072529/202331259349300323/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $208,497 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $0, program fees $216,749, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +15% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 13 of 121 amateur sports nonprofits in Cincinnati.
- Revenue $163,750 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Hamilton County, Ohio: about 189,740 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 440 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Cincinnati: 28 camps, 500 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/cincinnati
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Shining Star Sports Inc's EIN?**

Shining Star Sports Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1072529. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Shining Star Sports Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Shining Star Sports Inc in Cincinnati, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2023. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Shining Star Sports Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Shining Star Sports Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Shining Star Sports Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Working with youth ages 10-18, teaching them basketball and life skills." The IRS classifies it as: Basketball.

**How much money does Shining Star Sports Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Shining Star Sports Inc reported total revenue of $216,749 and total expenses of $208,497 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.