Star Inc Lighting The Way
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $16.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 299
- Location
- Norwalk, CT
- Founding
- 05/1954
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 06-0726489
Organization Overview
Star Inc Lighting The Way is located in Norwalk, CT. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Star Inc Lighting The Way employed 299 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Star Inc Lighting The Way is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Star Inc Lighting The Way generated $16.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STAR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO 84 INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD IN A VARIETY OF OPTIONS: DDS LICENSED GROUP HOMES (68 ADULTS IN 12 HOMES); IN-HOME SUPPORT (8 ADULTS IN 7 APARTMENTS); LICENSED CLA'S: CLUSTERED APARTMENTS (12 ADULTS IN 8 APARTMENTS) AND SUPPORT IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S FAMILY HOME OR APARTMENT (3 ADULTS). RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUPPORT IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, ASSISTANCE IN PERSONAL CARE, HEALTH CARE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, TRANSPORTATION AND/OR MOBILITY TRAINING, UP TO 24 HOURS/DAY OF SUPERVISION, RECREATION, AND COUNSELING. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED AND DRIVEN BY THE RESIDENTS' NEEDS. DUE TO COVID-19, RESIDENTS SPENT JULY LARGELY AT HOME QUARANTINED, AS NECESSARY. MANY RETURNED TO DAY PROGRAM AND JOBS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR AS COVID RESTRICTIONS LIFTED.
STAR PLACED 7 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE IN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH 30 JOBS RETAINED FROM PREVIOUSLY PLACED. MANY JOBS WERE LOST THE PREVIOUS YEAR COVID RELATED. THE AVERAGE TENURE OF SUPPORTED STAR EMPLOYEES IS APPROXIMATELY 12.4 YEARS. STAR DAY PROGRAMS FOLLOWED MANDATED CLOSURE OF IN PERSON SERVICES THROUGH JULY 2020. DURING THIS TIME, SERVICES WERE PROVIDED REMOTELY. AS COVID RESTRICTIONS LIFTED, OVER 100 STAR PARTICIPANTS IN DAY SUPPORT OPTIONS VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY, ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN A GROWING LIST OF CLASSES IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND RETURNED TO WORK. TWENTY FIVE PEOPLE AGES 48-85 PARTICIPATED IN STAR'S SENIOR/ADULT DAY PROGRAM. STAR CONNECTIONS, A PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS AND I/DD HAS NOT YET RETURNED POST COVID DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGES. STAR CONTINUES TO OFFER A ROBUST DAILY SCHEDULE OF ZOOM PROGRAMMING FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS USING COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN DANCE, ART, MUSIC, ETC., INCLUDING THOSE AT HOME.
CONTINUING IN JULY 2020, THE EARLY INTERVENTIONIST'S IMPLEMENTED TELEHEALTH VISITS AS A RESULT OF THE CONTINUING PANDEMIC. MOST FAMILIES CONTINUED SERVICES THROUGH REMOTE VISITS THAT ENGAGED AND SUPPORTED THE ENTIRE FAMILY. KEY STRATEGIES DELIVERED BY THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH THERAPISTS, DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPISTS AND THE SOCIAL WORKER INCLUDED FOCUSING ON ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, EMBEDDING EARLY INTERVENTION IN TYPICAL DAILY ROUTINES AND FOLLOWING THE FAMILY'S LEAD. IN SEPTEMBER 2020, STAR CONVERTED THE STAR RUBINO FAMILY CENTER FROM A BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM TO A PEDIATRIC CENTER FOR EARLY THERAPIES AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO EIGHT YEARS OLD UTILIZING HUSKY, PRIVATE PAY AND INSURANCE BILLING.THE PRIVATE PRACTICE IS STAFFED BY HIGHLY-TRAINED PEDIATRIC THERAPISTS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH AND ORAL MOTOR THERAPY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. THE PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS EVALUATE EACH CHILD AND DESIGN AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN THAT MEETS THE CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS FOR DIRECT THERAPY.THE TEAM MEMBERS COLLABORATE CONTINUALLY WITH FAMILIES, PHYSICIANS, CAREGIVERS AND TEACHERS FOR EACH CHILD TO ACHIEVE GROWTH. TRANSLATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, PPT ATTENDANCE AND FAMILY SUPPORTS AND SOCIAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.RUBINO FAMILY CENTER IS CREDENTIALED WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES AND ACCEPTS COMMERCIAL INSURANCE, HUSKY AND PRIVATE PAY. SINCE INSURANCE PLANS VARY WIDELY ACROSS INSURANCE COMPANIES, STAR RUBINO FAMILY CENTER HELPS FAMILIES VERIFY THEIR BENEFITS AND COVERAGE.SINCE THE CONVERSION TO A PEDIATRIC CENTER 79 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE BEEN SERVED.
OVER 100 FAMILIES RECEIVED FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM CALLED JUMPSTAR'S. SUPPORT INCLUDED: ATTENDING PPT MEETINGS, IEP PLANNING, CAMP, DAY CARE, TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT SERVICES, COLLEGE PLANNING, DDS ELIGIBILITY, RESPITE, IDENTIFYING ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS AND ACCESSING OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAR COLLABORATED WITH JUMP START TO OFFER ADDITIONAL PARENTAL SUPPORT THROUGH JUMPSTARS. ADULTS WITH IDD PARTICIPATED IN STAR RECREATION ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS OF THE STAR'S SELF ADVOCACY GROUP MEET (SOMETIMES VIA ZOOM) TO DISCUSS ONGOING ISSUES INCLUDING STAFFING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO BE INDEPENDENT. THROUGHOUT FY 22, ALL STAR SERVICES (EXCLUDING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS HAVE CONTINUED TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC (SERVICES HAVE BEEN LIMITED IN SCOPE AND SIZE OR DELAYED IN ORDER TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE). HOWEVER, ALSO IN LINE WITH THE EASING OF RESTRICTIONS, BY YEAR END, PROGRAMS BEGAN TO EXPAND AND GROW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Josephine Banzhaf Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $174,590 |
Denise Oakley Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $109,698 |
Joanna Galvin 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kate Bagnati 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ed Piorkowski Past President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Danaher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Summer Landscaping And Masonry Llc Landscaping | 6/29/21 | $120,448 |
The Network Support Company It Services | 6/29/21 | $135,435 |
My Slide Lines Llc Repair And Maintenance | 6/29/21 | $102,772 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $70,938 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,631,003 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,187,732 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,889,673 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,582,393 |
| Investment income | $2,853 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,605 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,671 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,694,684 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $345,665 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,048 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,326,550 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $336,776 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,222,433 |
| Payroll taxes | $879,545 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,619 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $598,206 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $310,088 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,134,062 |
| Travel | $277,955 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,789 |
| Interest | $36,188 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $518,817 |
| Insurance | $12,031 |
| All other expenses | $72,880 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,739,885 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $815,449 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,526,819 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,480,367 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $191,312 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,149,797 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,163,744 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,734,586 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $355,984 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $678,984 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,769,554 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,037,889 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,356,301 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,163,744 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Star Inc Lighting The Way has recieved totaling $0.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Joan F Dionne Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $0 |
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|---|---|---|
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