ADOPTION S T A R INC

EIN: 161584581 501(c)(3) Human Services

AMHERST, NY

Total Revenue
$1,305,510
Total Expenses
$1,638,091
Total Assets
$3,633,292
Net Assets
$2,916,258
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ZACHARY FRIED
Phone
8666913300
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADOPTION S T A R INC, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

ADOPTION S.T.A.R., INC. (SUPPORT, TRAINING, ADVOCACY & RESOURCES), A NEW YORK STATE AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT ADOPTION AGENCY, IS A COMPASSIONATE AND UNIQUE AGENCY. THE AGENCY TAKES A STRONG STAND IN FAVOR OF ADOPTION EDUCATION AND BELIEVES NO ONE SHOULD MAKE A DECISION TO ADOPT OR MAKE AN ADOPTION PLAN FOR A CHILD WITHOUT FULLY EDUCATING THEMSELVES ON ADOPTION AND ITS MANY OPTIONS. ADOPTION S.T.A.R. IS COMMITTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND OFFERS ADOPTION AND ADOPTION-RELATED SERVICES REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, RELIGION, DISABILITY, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, COLOR, OR RACE. ADOPTION S.T.A.R. IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND BIRTH FAMILIES AND OFFERS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO ALL PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE ADOPTION JOURNEY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,168
Program Service Revenue $1,168,850
Investment Income $123,582
Other Revenue $910
TOTAL REVENUE $1,305,510

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $967,800
Fundraising Expenses $5,100
Program Expenses $1,092,206
Other Expenses $670,291
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,638,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,305,510 $1,521,371 -0.1%
Expenses $1,638,091 $1,965,819 -0.2%
Net Income $-332,581 $-444,448 -0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
21
Volunteers
8

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
5
$117,913
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ZACHARY FRIED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50
Officer
$117,913 $0 $117,913
CHRISTIINE TINNESZ PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BENZIN VICE PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEC DEULL SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK FRIED TREASURER 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAGHU RAM DIRECTOR 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1
Director
$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
2024 $1,305,510 $1,638,091 $3,633,292 $-332,581
2023 $1,521,371 $1,965,819 $3,480,663 $-444,448
2022 $2,270,074 $2,602,893 $3,627,620 $-332,819
2021 $2,204,683 $2,499,043 $4,391,304 $-294,360
2020 $2,730,808 $2,340,446 $4,649,967 $390,362
2019 $2,291,142 $2,284,529 $4,147,315 $6,613
2018 $1,991,457 $1,933,320 $3,930,577 $58,137
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