STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC

EIN: 382230416 501(c)(3) Human Services

INKSTER, MI

Total Revenue
$47,148,740
Total Expenses
$50,521,872
Total Assets
$20,446,698
Net Assets
$8,705,284
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
ROXANNE BRINKERHOFF
Phone
7347283400
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $47.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES (STARFISH) PROVIDES INTEGRATED, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT BUILD ON THE STRENGTHS AND ASSETS OF FAMILIES AND A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND WELLNESS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS. OUR MISSION IS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN. OUR VISION IS A JUST SOCIETY IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES HAVE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW, LEARN AND THRIVE. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY STARFISH ARE HIGH-QUALITY, RESEARCH-BASED, AND EVIDENCE-SUPPORTED. BY FOCUSING ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD WE AIM TO ACHIEVE THREE KEY OUTCOMES: HEALTHY FAMILIES, SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS, AND EMPOWERED FAMILIES. STARFISH CURRENTLY OPERATES 18 CENTERS ACROSS WAYNE COUNTY, EMPLOYING OVER 450 STAFF - A DEDICATED GROUP THAT INCLUDES TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, THERAPISTS, NURSES, PSYCHIATRISTS, NUTRITIONISTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. WE IMPACT OVER 4,000 CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,283,935
Program Service Revenue $557,223
Investment Income $250,436
Other Revenue $57,146
TOTAL REVENUE $47,148,740

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,875,979
Salaries & Benefits $32,453,087
Fundraising Expenses $786,042
Program Expenses $44,234,680
Other Expenses $10,192,806
TOTAL EXPENSES $50,521,872

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $47,148,740 $47,655,243 0.0%
Expenses $50,521,872 $48,724,660 +0.0%
Net Income $-3,373,132 $-1,069,417 +2.2%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
600
Volunteers
200

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
11
$997,117
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADEEB HARB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN RAFTERY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN KIELER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA BURNEY-JONES CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIE DONN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY HAIGH FORD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERROL HAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE NETSCHKE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET G WITKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET LAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN OVERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH MCNEELEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIJATA DANIEL-ECHOLS VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PETROFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP WM FISHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD SOLLISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BROWN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY DUNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARA HACHIGIAN CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Officer
$37,004 $2,640 $39,644
JOCELYN JODY WAITS CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$70,460 $5,685 $76,145
KAREN ROBACK CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$173,249 $30,000 $203,249
LESLI GAYLE LYNCH CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARISA NICELY CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$180,574 $11,483 $192,057
ROXANNE BRINKERHOFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$235,191 $12,242 $247,433
STEVEN HOLDA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$205,461 $33,128 $238,589
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 $47,148,740 $50,521,872 $20,446,698 $-3,373,132
2023 $47,655,243 $48,724,660 $23,697,286 $-1,069,417
2022 $46,429,457 $45,124,999 $15,933,160 $1,304,458
2021 $47,436,990 $43,469,752 $16,410,220 $3,967,238
2020 $42,370,473 $43,870,609 $16,619,417 $-1,500,136
2019 $44,618,473 $44,115,531 $14,032,883 $502,942
2018 $40,988,875 $40,542,844 $12,610,378 $446,031
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