Stars Nashville

Organization Overview

Stars Nashville, operating under the name Starsstudents Taking A Right Stand, is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Starsstudents Taking A Right Stand employed 159 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Starsstudents Taking A Right Stand 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 06/2022, Starsstudents Taking A Right Stand generated $7.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BARRIERS THEY FACE. OUR FIVE EVIDENCE-BASED SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ADDRESS ISSUES LIKE BULLYING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VIOLENCE AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN ADDITION TO OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN TENNESSEE, STARS IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT NATIONAL RESOURCE FOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

OUR SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES REACHED 61,667 YOUNG PEOPLE. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLIES, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, CRISIS SUPPORT, SMALL GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS, AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. OUR SERVICES PRODUCE OUTCOMES TO INCLUDE INCREASED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND GRADES, INCREASED YOUTH ATTACHMENT TO SCHOOL/COMMUNITY, INCREASED INDIVIDUAL RESILIENCE, AND REDUCED SUSPENSIONS, EXPULSIONS, BULLYING, VIOLENCE, DELINQUENCY AND ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE (KANU, HEPLER, & LABI, 2015).


YODA - OUR INTENSIVE ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF). THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. AUGUST THROUGH MAY. SUMMER HOURS ARE 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. JUNE THROUGH JULY. OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TREATMENT IS BASED ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ADDICTION IS A CHRONIC AND PROGRESSIVE DISEASE, AFFECTING THE INDIVIDUAL ACROSS MULTIPLE DOMAINS; SOCIAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL. THEREFORE, WE BELIEVE THAT TREATMENT MUST BE HOLISTIC IN NATURE, HEALING THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. 50 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR TREATMENT PROGRAM.


STARS TRAINING - STARS PROVIDES TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ENTIRE SCHOOL SYSTEMS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO ADDRESS NONACADEMIC BARRIERS THAT CHALLENGE STUDENTS ON A DAILY BASIS, SUCH AS BULLYING PREVENTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, MOVE 2 STAND AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY. STARS TRAINING REACHED 14,061 PEOPLE THIS YEAR.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: THE KIDS ON THE BLOCK PROGRAM THAT USES PUPPETS TO PROMOTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND TO REDUCE BULLYING; THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REDUCE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS AMONG DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS; OPPORTUNITY NOW THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ON THE JOB TRAINING FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY COLLEGE STUDENTS TEACHING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS; OPIOID AWARENESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS ON THE DANGERS OF OPIOIDS AND STIMULANTS, AND THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION. THE VAPING AWARENESS/COALITION IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THE SAMHSA FUNDED VAPING AWARENESS COALITION, NASHVILLE THRIVES, IS TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TO PREVENT THE ONSET AND DECREASE THE PROGRESSION OF ECIGARETTE AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 25 AND UNDER. THE COALITION WORKS TO ENSURE EVERY NASHVILLIAN CAN IMPROVE, ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY ADVOCATING, FACILITATING AND CREATING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN POLICIES, SYSTEMS, RESOURCES AND SERVICES. 16,013 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rodger Dinwiddie
CEO
$170,386
Sandra Schmahl
COO
$91,478
Cynthia Whetstone
CFO
$90,647
Robin Barrick
Treasurer
$0
Jillian Frist
Co-Development
$0
John Thetford
Associate Board Liaison
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,265,274
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$125,298
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,934,224
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$562,241
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $90,576
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,887,037
Total Program Service Revenue$3,824,477
Investment income $86,848
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $121
Net Rental Income -$12,874
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,172
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$62,178
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,722,259

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Stars Nashville has recieved totaling $50,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Steve And Kate Smith Community Tr

Mcminnville, TN

PURPOSE: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SUPPORT SERVICES AT WCHS

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,809,961
Earnings-$236,399
Admin Expense$14,804
Ending Balance$1,558,758

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