2026-05-12T18:42:23-05:00 2025-06-30 333709623 COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC 350 CHURCH STREET 12TH FLOOR HARTFORD CT 06103 990 2024-07-01 060726489 STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY STAR 2038469581 182 WOLFPIT AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851 MARYGRACE GIULIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2038469581 2026-05-12 1 1 LORI ROTHE YOKOBOSKY P01273422 9592007000 2026-05-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARYGRACE GIULIANO 182 WOLFPIT AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851 19749742 0 X WWW.STARINCCT.ORG X 1954 CT TO PROVIDE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS. 17 17 294 17 0 0 741319 2289049 15952621 16757750 75797 416963 192089 86191 16961826 19549953 0 0 0 0 13000280 13611332 0 8000 281812 4285694 4677183 17285974 18296515 -324148 1253438 10983440 12138242 4773140 4674504 6210300 7463738 X 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. 0 0 10067778 10698063 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 IN HOME SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVING INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH FAMILY BUT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. 5023215 5681140 STAR'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTED 55 JOBS FOR 47 INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD (SEVERAL WORKING MULTIPLE JOBS). THE GROUP WORKED AN AVERAGE OF 564 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. 479045 576557 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. 241273 OVER 130 FAMILIES RECEIVED FAMILY SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM CALLED JUMPSTAR'S. SUPPORT INCLUDED: COFFEE MEET-UP, PARENTS GET TOGETHERS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON IEP'S, WILL TRUST, GUARDIANSHIP, AND ISSUES SPECIFIC TO CHILDREN'S NEEDS. STAR ALSO ASSISTS FAMILIES BY ATTENDING PPT MEETINGS, IEP PLANNING, REFERRALS TO CAMP, DAY CARE, TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT SERVICES, COLLEGE PLANNING, DDS ELIGIBILITY, RESPITE, IDENTIFYING ADVOCATES, ATTORNEYS, AND ACCESSING OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 241273 15811311 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 245 0 1 294 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CT X MARY GRACE GIULIANO 2038469581 182 WOLFPIT AVENUE NORWALK CT 06851 BARRY BOSWORTH 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CAROLINE HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE SHERMAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE HENES CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DARCY MCALISTER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DOREE LEVY PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ED PIORKOWSKI DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JOANNA GALVIN DIRECTOR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JOHN DANAHER TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 LAURYL SCHEMBRI DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MEGHAN CIOFFI PAST PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MICKEY HERBST DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 PAT O'CONNOR DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 PETER MOELLER 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SHAMAIN JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 VICTORIA MURNOZ RECORDING SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 YVONNE O'KANE DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DENISE OAKLEY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00 X 114007 0 23527 MARYGRACE GIULIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 192185 0 11867 KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0.00 X 106328 0 12769 412520 0 48163 3 1 1 0 PJW NURSING CONSULTANTS LLC 28 CUMBERLAND RD WEST HARTFORD CT 06119 NURSING SERVICES 385966 THE NETWORK SUPPORT PO BOX 830438 PHILADEPHIA PA 19182 IT SERVICES 205067 LOTUS BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION LLC 2400 MAIN STREET GLASTONBURY CT 06033 BEHAVORIAL CONSULTANTS 145544 3 1305 318637 1054011 915096 2289049 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS 624100 8672844 8672844 DAY PROGRAMS 624100 6473729 6473729 ROOM AND BOARD 624100 945368 945368 OTHER SERVICE REVENUE 624100 476603 476603 EARLY INTERVENTION 624100 101285 101285 87921 87921 16757750 342021 342021 74942 0 74942 74942 74942 87970 318637 199789 -111819 -111819 INSURANCE PREM REIMBURSE 900099 113786 113786 ADMIN CHARGES 900099 84224 84224 198010 19549953 16955760 0 305144 343803 307795 29884 6124 9384811 8401891 815764 167156 561022 502263 48766 9993 2400698 2149261 208678 42759 920998 824537 80057 16404 21168 21168 53300 53300 8000 8000 1079685 742665 335124 1896 410446 355308 37404 17734 1206041 1031436 174216 389 354086 350744 3270 72 29004 26893 2111 54699 32868 21831 527182 297927 229255 17436 340 17096 BAD DEBTS 376729 376729 FOOD SUPPLIES 259908 252341 7187 380 EQUIPMENT RENT/PURCHASE 201042 119522 76871 4649 LICENSES, PERMITS & FEE 43838 29969 8303 5566 42619 8822 33107 690 18296515 15811311 2203392 281812 159662 428256 1491569 2330285 1170764 848247 355177 537832 16043611 8929581 5949056 7114030 1809436 831811 47776 47781 10983440 12138242 1381878 1126078 927658 1002447 622176 1704449 1841428 841530 4773140 4674504 X 4527121 5529626 1683179 1934112 6210300 7463738 10983440 12138242 1253438 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3675861 489444 636685 741319 2289049 7832358 12582393 12560584 15123401 15952621 16757750 72976749 16258254 13050028 15760086 16693940 19046799 80809107 0 0 0 80809107 2853 2029 15261 48797 342021 410961 2853 2029 15261 48797 342021 410961 130867 130867 463950 298989 193117 307511 198010 1461577 16725057 13481913 15968464 17050248 19586830 82812512 0.97580 0.97840 0.00500 0.00120 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 463,950. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 298,989. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 193,117. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 307,511. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 198,010. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 1336133 1336133 10835975 6042647 4793328 5626 5626 0 1521299 1237968 283331 2344578 1643340 701238 7114030 OPERATING/FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 841530 841530 X 19549803 -150 -150 19549953 0 19549953 18296365 0 18296365 150 150 18296515 PART X, LINE 2: STAR'S FEDERAL AND STATE INFORMATION RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2022 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY STAR INC., LIGHTING THE WAY AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BANK FEES -150. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: BANK FEES 150. GALA 350591 304231 46360 3050 49793 5000 87731 SPEAKERS LUNCHEON 56016 14406 41610 19515 30759 3941 406607 318637 87970 3050 69308 35759 91672 199789 -111819 X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MARYGRACE GIULIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 191609 0 0 0 576 0 0 0 11867 0 204052 0 0 0 KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 19882 0 0 0 86446 0 6174 0 6595 0 119097 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 4A THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN HER 2024 W2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,517. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT STAR'S PURPOSES, AND WHO PAY ANNUAL DUES, WHICH SHALL BE SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR SHALL RUN ON A CALENDAR YEAR. PAYMENT OF DUES SHALL CONFER UPON A GENERAL MEMBER ALL RIGHTS, DUTIES AND POWERS ATTRIBUTABLE TO A GENERAL MEMBER AS PROVIDED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, THE BY-LAWS, AND THE CONNECTICUT REVISED NONSTOCK CORPORATION ACT (RNCA). EACH GENERAL MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS SHALL HAVE TWO VOTES AND RIGHTS, DUTIES AND POWERS ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A STAR MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ONE (1) MEMBER OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B BESIDES ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, STAR MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ADOPT, AMEND, RESTATE AND REPEAL THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, APPROVE MERGERS, DIVESTITURES, AND DISSOLUTIONS. STAR MEMBERS MAY ALSO REVIEW, APPROVE OR PERFORM SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY RESERVED TO GENERAL MEMBERS BY RNCA INCLUDING BY WAY OF REFERENCE BUT NOT BY LIMITATION, SECTIONS 33-1130, 1142, 1156, 1166, 1171, 1173, 1175, 1187, 1236, 1242, AND 1285. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE 990 WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS WILL BE ADDRESSED TO THE AGENCY AUDITING FIRM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SIGNED BY EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER AT THEIR ORIENTATION. EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO A VOTE TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD SHALL THEN DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE MEMBERS MAY OR MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MATTER. THIS IS NOTED IN THE MINUTES. STAR'S COMPLIANCE OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INVESTIGATING AND RESOLVING ALL REPORTED COMPLAINTS AND ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING VIOLATIONS AND, AT HIS/HER DISCRETION, SHALL ADVISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AT LEAST ANNUALLY ON COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY. STAR'S COMPLIANCE OFFICER IS THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 STAR PARTICIPATED IN THE CT NONPROFIT COMPENSATION & BENEFIT REPORT OF 2022 WHICH IS USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA, AND INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 STAR MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS, DONORS, AND FRIENDS OF STAR. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS POSTED ON STAR'S WEB SITE. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE OF CT.