Southern Star Medical Research Institute
Organization's mission is to engage in the continuous active conduct of medical research in conjunction with one or more hospitals.the organization's goal is to alleviate human suffering through medical research for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and impairments of man so that people may experience the presence of god's love within them through better health and intentional service.
Southern Star Medical Research Institute at a glance
In short: Southern Star Medical Research Institute gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $1,484,050
- -59.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Star Medical Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Changing Destiny ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Southern Star Medical Research Institute gives
- Giving grew 153% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $35K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Changing Destiny Houston, TX | Children's Education | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,484,050 | $433,791 | $2,654,604 | $19,000 | 1 | $433,791 |
| 2024 | $3,704,863 | $396,384 | $2,929,611 | $19,000 | 1 | $396,376 |
| 2023 | $6,238,090 | $20,119 | $3,106,131 | $15,000 | 1 | $20,098 |
| 2022 | $9,323,690 | $-457,687 | $545,847 | $7,500 | 1 | $-457,687 |
| 2021 | $10,333,982 | $668,385 | $615,948 | — | — | $668,385 |
| 2020 | $10,519,539 | $70,033 | $784,111 | $35,000 | 2 | $70,033 |
About Southern Star Medical Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Southern Star Medical Research Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Missouri City, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $434K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Star Medical Research Institute is led by C. Len Benckenstein, Trustee, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Len Benckenstein
Trustee, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $195K (2025)
Jacob Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Johnson Ellis
Trustee & Vice President
Trustee & Vice Chairman → Trustee & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Pamela Daniel
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Trustee, Secretary & Treasury, 2021
Trustee, Secretary & Treasury → Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $178K (2025)
Jay Chadha
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $19K (2025)
John Beckenstein
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $19K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mark Day (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Matthew Francheck (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Oakley Hall (2020) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Ronnie Gentry (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William Caudill (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $195K, to C Len Benckenstein (Trustee/Chairman & Pres). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Star Medical Research Institute
How much does Southern Star Medical Research Institute give each year?
Southern Star Medical Research Institute gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is Southern Star Medical Research Institute?
Southern Star Medical Research Institute reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $434K.
What is Southern Star Medical Research Institute?
Southern Star Medical Research Institute is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Missouri City, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Southern Star Medical Research Institute operate?
Southern Star Medical Research Institute has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Southern Star Medical Research Institute's EIN?
Southern Star Medical Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3817958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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