2026-09-08T22:22:48-07:00 2025-12-31 371552393 Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC 5825 Sunset Drive 201 Miami FL 33143 990EZ 2025-01-01 471606513 START PROGRAM INC STAR 7863162991 3461 Florida Ave Miami FL 33133 Phyllis Bellinger Executive Director 7863162991 2026-09-08 1 Steven Henriquez P00889296 3054236399 2026-08-19 2025 X www.thestartprogram.net X X 97469 X 95718 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1750 0 1750 0 0 0 0 97469 307 0 0 28160 47447 926 28149 104989 -7520 36015 0 28495 X 31825 19085 0 0 4190 9410 36015 28495 0 0 36015 28495 Striving to Attain Remarkable Teens (START) Is a Non-Profit After-School Program that provides community-driven, experienced-based learning opportunities to middle/high school students up to 19 years old with a connection to Miami, Florida's West Coconut Grove Community who have financial and domestic hardships to develop character and academic skills necessary for lifelong success. In 2025, the START Program provided educational, cultural, and enrichment activities to support marginalized youth. Program participants attended multiple excursions designed to increase exposure to academic, cultural, and community environments not typically accessible due to financial or family barriers. START hosted a Community Self Care Weekend prior to the 2025-2026 school year, offering free services and resources to students and families. Services included on site eye examinations provided by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, BMI screenings from the University of Miami BioMed Supply Chain, a youth fitness session, spinal alignment checks and backpack safety demonstrations, and STEM activities facilitated by community partners. School supplies and meals were distributed at no cost. The organization delivered Fiscal and Financial Literacy Workshops through participation in Miami Dade County Public Schools' Summer Youth Internship Program, providing high school students with a six week paid internship and assisting interns with opening bank accounts at EdFed Educational Credit Union. Throughout the year, START operated a Free Hot Meal Program, providing hot meals to approximately 20-25 student participants, many of whom qualify for free or reduced price lunch. START also offered Health and Fitness Sessions, including a "Get Fit" workshop, to promote wellness and physical activity. The organization conducted a six week Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp funded by The Children's Trust Program Enhancement Funds. Weekly themes included Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, with a final week integrating multiple disciplines. The camp provided hands on learning experiences to strengthen academic readiness and engagement. 307 82723 82723 Phyllis Bellinger Executive Director 8 0 0 0 Jerry Junious President 5 0 0 0 William Bellinger Vice President 2 0 0 0 Toni Junious Secretary 2 0 0 0 Dudley Thomas Treasurer 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL Phyllis Bellinger 3461 Florida Ave Miami FL 33133 7863162991 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 150655 69137 87499 141250 95718 544259 5229 1652 0 6881 150655 69137 92728 142902 95718 551140 410 410 0 0 410 0 0 410 550730 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 150655 69137 92728 142902 95719 551141 0.99925 0.99929 0.00000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Support to other 501c3 organizations Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Marketing;1517|Insurance;3450|Office supplies;4541|Field trips and events;4589|Program meals;8760|Program supplies;2915|Transportation;1372|Miscellaneous;1005^Total;28149^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Loans receivable;4190|Computer equipment;5220^Total;9410^