MORNING STAR ADOPTION RESOURCE SERVICES INC
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $268K · expenses $276K · assets $310K
- Also known as
- SERVICES INC
- EIN
- 38-3573446
- Address
- 15635 W 12 MILE RD STE 100, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076-3048
- NTEE code
- P31
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO PLACE CHILDREN IN ADOPTIVE HOMES BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO BIRTH PARENTS, THEIR CHILDREN AND ADOPTIVE APPLICANTS. THE SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RAISING FUNDS TO FURTHER PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karyn Lukoswski | EXECUTIVE DI | 2022-2025 | $0 | $47,231 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
9 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Vargo | PRESIDENT, T | 2022-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Malec | SECRETARY | 2024-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristen Brown | TRUSTEE | 2024-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donna Medina | TRUSTEE | 2024-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stephanie Arndt | TRUSTEE | 2022-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Grahek | TRUSTEE | 2024-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tonya Brown | TRUSTEE | 2024-2025 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Christopher Ayers (former) | President | 2022-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Debra Bremer-Leone (former) | Secretary | 2022-2023 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 8 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN VARGO | PRESIDENT, T | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MALEC | SECRETARY | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARYN LUKOSWSKI | EXECUTIVE DI | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | TRUSTEE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONNA MEDINA | TRUSTEE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE ARNDT | TRUSTEE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER GRAHEK | TRUSTEE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA BROWN | TRUSTEE | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 8 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN VARGO | PRESIDENT, T | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW MALEC | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARYN LUKOSWSKI | EXECUTIVE DI | 36 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONNA MEDINA | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE ARNDT | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER GRAHEK | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TONYA BROWN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 5 people listed · none paid · 3 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ayers | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Vargo | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Debra Bremer-Leone | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephanie Arndt | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karyn Lukoswski | Executive Director | 36 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $47K · 3 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karyn Lukoswski | Executive Director | 36 | $47,231 | $0 | $0 | $47,231 | 1 |
| Christopher Ayers | President | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Vargo | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Debra Bremer-Leone | Secretary | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stephanie Arndt | Trustee | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $268,461 | $276,012 | $310,390 | $244,176 | $941 | $267,520 | - | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $312,099 | $294,462 | $317,610 | $251,727 | $0 | $312,099 | - | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $351,443 | $272,748 | $272,354 | $234,090 | $0 | $333,232 | $0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $351,759 | $271,848 | $264,455 | $225,563 | $0 | $333,232 | $0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $349,994 | $221,114 | $213,490 | $155,395 | $0 | $332,216 | $0 | 3 | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| OPEN DOOR ADOPTION SERVICES | MI | P31 | $334,923 | $265,127 | CHIEF ADMINI | $50,074 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GREATER HOPES INC | MI | P31 | $363,844 | $350,956 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GLOBAL ADOPTION SERVICES INC | MD | P31 | $286,086 | $280,850 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $45,548 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MODERN ADOPTION INC | WA | P31 | $172,447 | $159,631 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $69,200 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| A GIFT OF HOPE ADOPTIONS INC | MO | P31 | $162,299 | $244,957 | VICE PRES/SE | $85,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| A ADOPTION ADVOCATES OF GEORGIA INC | GA | P31 | $176,625 | $202,148 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE ADOPTION INC | TX | P31 | $328,875 | $299,381 | Executive Director | $84,510 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION DREAMS COME TRUE INC | CO | P31 | $327,293 | $412,476 | ADCT Exec Direc | $92,700 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ADOPTION SERVICES | NV | P31 | $189,418 | $636,545 | DIRECTOR | $143,770 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| SPIRIT OF FAITH ADOPTIONS INC | OH | P31 | $525,620 | $422,036 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| BEACON HOUSE ADOPTION SERVICES INC | LA | P31 | $438,618 | $417,609 | Executive director | $68,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HEARTSENT ADOPTIONS INC | CA | P31 | $305,801 | $578,293 | Executive Dir. | $56,250 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| SUNSHINE STATE ADOPTION AND HOME STUDY SERVICES | FL | P31 | $218,047 | $208,196 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE CENTER ADOPTION AND FAMILY SERVICES | TN | P31 | $157,887 | $106,117 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| WASATCH INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS LLC | UT | P31 | $416,782 | $437,565 | PAST PRESIDE | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| AMAZING GRACE ADOPTIONS | NC | P31 | $364,118 | $315,815 | VP/SECRETARY | $85,040 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| GEORGIA ADOPTION SPECIALISTS INC | GA | P31 | $309,985 | $384,932 | Key Employee | $154,808 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| A BOND OF LIFE ADOPTIONS LOUISIANA INC | LA | P31 | $494,589 | $365,437 | Director | $12,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| A BOND OF LOVE ADOPTION AGENCY INC | FL | P31 | $274,468 | $240,771 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $60,221 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| HOPSCOTCH ADOPTIONS INC | NC | P31 | $460,751 | $447,252 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $76,223 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| REECES RAINBOW INC | WI | P31 | $409,886 | $475,608 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
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| FOREVER FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTIONINC | NY | P31 | $224,691 | $350,338 | EXEC DIRECTO | $84,209 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION SOLUTIONS OF MAINE | AZ | P31 | $178,029 | $159,597 | TREASURER | $72,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| FOSTERING CONNECTIONS INC | KS | P31 | $208,484 | $178,245 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $276,012 spent · pay $145,300 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $135,030 | $117,891 | $17,139 | - | 48.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,550 | $36,550 | - | - | 13.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $33,487 | $28,508 | $4,979 | - | 12.1% | |
| Occupancy | $28,706 | $17,118 | $11,588 | - | 10.4% | |
| Insurance | $12,713 | $3,447 | $9,266 | - | 4.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,270 | $8,730 | $1,540 | - | 3.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,780 | - | $7,780 | - | 2.8% | |
| Information technology | $5,810 | $1,609 | $4,201 | - | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $5,557 | $2,349 | $3,208 | - | 2.0% | |
| Interest | $97 | $97 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Travel | $12 | - | $12 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $276,012 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $294,462 spent · pay $149,070 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $138,462 | $117,693 | $20,769 | - | 47.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $46,591 | $40,531 | $6,060 | - | 15.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,037 | $38,037 | - | - | 12.9% | |
| Occupancy | $26,640 | $12,837 | $13,803 | - | 9.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,799 | - | $12,799 | - | 4.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $10,608 | $9,017 | $1,591 | - | 3.6% | |
| Insurance | $10,576 | $2,868 | $7,708 | - | 3.6% | |
| Information technology | $6,029 | $1,670 | $4,359 | - | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $4,255 | $1,799 | $2,456 | - | 1.4% | |
| Travel | $407 | - | $407 | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $58 | $58 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $294,462 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $272,748 spent · pay $132,308 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $123,700 | $105,145 | $18,555 | - | 45.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,450 | $39,450 | - | - | 14.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Contract Employees and mileage reimbursement | $35,552 | $35,552 | - | - | 13.0% |
| Other (as described) | Birthing mom exoenses | $14,811 | $14,811 | - | - | 5.4% |
| Occupancy | $13,060 | $160 | $12,900 | - | 4.8% | |
| Insurance | $10,406 | $2,821 | $7,585 | - | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $8,608 | $7,317 | $1,291 | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,874 | - | $7,874 | - | 2.9% | |
| All other expenses | $6,901 | $2,193 | $4,708 | - | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $5,730 | $2,423 | $3,307 | - | 2.1% | |
| Information technology | $3,562 | $1,061 | $2,501 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Telephone | $2,485 | $745 | $1,740 | - | 0.9% |
| Travel | $489 | - | $489 | - | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $84 | $84 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and credit card processing fees | $36 | $36 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $272,748 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $221,114 spent · pay $85,667 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $80,324 | - | $80,324 | - | 36.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Contract Employees | $43,369 | $43,369 | - | - | 19.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,863 | $19,863 | - | - | 9.0% | |
| Insurance | $18,963 | $2,174 | $16,789 | - | 8.6% | |
| Occupancy | $12,900 | - | $12,900 | - | 5.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,462 | $12,462 | - | - | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Birthing mom exoenses | $9,680 | $9,680 | - | - | 4.4% |
| Information technology | $8,035 | - | $8,035 | - | 3.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $5,343 | - | $5,343 | - | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $4,967 | $3,685 | $1,282 | - | 2.2% | |
| All other expenses | $2,942 | $2,942 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,175 | - | $1,175 | - | 0.5% | |
| Interest | $432 | - | $432 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Facilities Equipment | $253 | - | $253 | - | 0.1% |
| Travel | $249 | - | $249 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank and credit card processing fees | $157 | $157 | - | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $221,114 | 100% |
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