STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY

EIN: 060726489 501(c)(3) Human Services

NORWALK, CT

Total Revenue
$16,961,826
Total Expenses
$17,285,974
Total Assets
$10,983,440
Net Assets
$6,210,300
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1954
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MARYGRACE GIULIANO
Phone
2038469581
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY, founded in 1954, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $17.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

STAR, INC., LIGHTING THE WAY, IS A NOT FOR PROFIT THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) AND THEIR FAMILIES, HELPING THEM REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,349,272 Revenue: $10,259,164

STAR, INC., LIGHTING THE WAY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT 79 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS 16 LOCATIONS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY...

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STAR, INC., LIGHTING THE WAY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THAT SUPPORT 79 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS 16 LOCATIONS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 12 DDS LICENSED GROUP HOMES (CLA'S), 7 DDS LICENSED CONDOS AND 1 DDS LICENSED APARTMENT. ALL RESIDENTIAL SETTING PROVIDES UP TO 24-HOUR SUPERVISION, PERSON CENTERED SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. SERVICES FOCUS ON DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL CARE, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. STAR ALSO OFFERS HOME SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH FAMILY BUT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,880,686 Revenue: $5,448,065

STAR'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTED 55 JOBS FOR 47 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD (SEVERAL WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS). THE GROUP WORKED AN AVERAGE OF 584 HOURS PER WEEK IN LOCAL TOWNS, SUPPORTED THROUGH JOB...

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STAR'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTED 55 JOBS FOR 47 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD (SEVERAL WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS). THE GROUP WORKED AN AVERAGE OF 584 HOURS PER WEEK IN LOCAL TOWNS, SUPPORTED THROUGH JOB COACHES. THE AVERAGE TENURE OF JOBS SUPPORTED IN THE COMMUNITY IS 9.37 YEARS. STAR'S DAY PROGRAM SUPPORTS 179 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS FOUR LOCATIONS, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A STRUCTURED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOCUSING ON ENHANCING LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERISM, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. OUR SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR 20 AGING ADULTS WITH IDD THROUGH OUR SENIORS PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $517,369 Revenue: $552,903

THE STAR RUBINO PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER IS A CENTER FOR EARLY THERAPIES AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH EIGHT YEARS OF AGE, UTILIZING HUSKY, PRIVATE PAY AND INSURANCE BILLING. THE CENTER...

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THE STAR RUBINO PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER IS A CENTER FOR EARLY THERAPIES AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH EIGHT YEARS OF AGE, UTILIZING HUSKY, PRIVATE PAY AND INSURANCE BILLING. THE CENTER SUPPORTS ABOUT 34 CHILDREN MONTHLY, SUPPORTING 31 UNIQUE DIAGNOSIS AND PROVIDED 975 THERAPY SESSIONS. THE CENTER PROVIDES PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND HIPPOTHERAPY. THERE IS A STRONG EMPHASIS ON INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS WITH STRONG COLLABORATION BETWEEN THERAPIST AND FAMILY MEMBERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $741,319
Program Service Revenue $15,952,621
Investment Income $75,797
Other Revenue $192,089
TOTAL REVENUE $16,961,826

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $13,000,280
Fundraising Expenses $358,272
Program Expenses $14,994,787
Other Expenses $4,285,694
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,285,974

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,961,826 $15,950,231 +0.1%
Expenses $17,285,974 $16,376,183 +0.1%
Net Income $-324,148 $-425,952 -0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
241
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$315,364
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
YVONNE O'KANE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA MURNOZ RECORDING SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER MOELLER 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT O'CONNOR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICKEY HERBST DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN CIOFFI PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARITZA DIAZ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURYL SCHEMBRI DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN DANAHER TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA GALVIN 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED PIORKOWSKI PAST PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOREE LEVY CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE SHERMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHLEEN PISCITELL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY BOSWORTH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$179,882 $11,090 $190,972
DENISE OAKLEY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$114,007 $10,385 $124,392
MARYGRACE GIULIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 1/24 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $16,961,826 $17,285,974 $10,983,440 $-324,148
2023 $15,950,231 $16,376,183 $10,538,316 $-425,952
2022 $13,488,001 $13,921,791 $9,456,785 $-433,790
2021 $16,694,684 $14,739,885 $10,163,744 $1,954,799
2020 $14,900,525 $14,538,032 $9,626,582 $362,493
2019 $13,951,069 $13,817,963 $6,591,450 $133,106
2018 $13,403,423 $12,416,731 $6,580,245 $986,692
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