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Starry Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 843572259 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE F80 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.starryfoundation.org
revenue
$406K
expenses
$332K
net assets
$360K
employees
0
program ratio
37%
mission · from form 990

Starry Foundations mission is to support families and children who are impacted with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and are on the autism spectrum. Our goal is to provide these children with the access to a multi disciplinary team of the best medical providers in the state

profile · synthesized from sources

Starry Foundation supports children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by connecting families to multidisciplinary medical teams. The organization provides access to evaluations and therapies through its Shining Stars Grant Program, removing financial barriers for neurodiverse children. It also supports research initiatives aimed at improving treatment outcomes.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Shining Stars Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to families seeking critical evaluations and support services for neurodiverse children with SPD and ASD
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Autism & Neurodiversity Research and Support Services 4 activities
    • National Research Dissemination in Behavioral Health
      Disseminates research findings nationally on applied behavior analysis, social skills, and autism spectrum disorders through presentations led by the organization's founder, Dr. Gentry.
    • Research on Neurodiverse Children's Treatment
      Conducts and supports research involving 30 therapy sessions and standardized behavioral and neurological testing, including neuroimaging, to improve treatments for neurodiverse children.
    • Research on Neurodiverse Children's Treatment
      Supports research where families complete 30 therapy sessions and undergo standardized behavioral and neurological testing, including neuroimaging, to improve effective treatment for neurodiverse children. The founder also presents national research on applied behavior analysis, social skills, and autism spectrum disorders.
    • Research on Neurodiverse Children's Treatment
      Supports research where families complete 30 therapy sessions and undergo standardized behavioral and neurological testing, including neuroimaging, to improve effective treatment for neurodiverse children. The founder has also presented national research on applied behavior analysis, social skills, and autism spectrum disorders.
  • Parent-to-Parent Support for Special Needs 4 activities
    • Shining Stars Grant Program
      Offers financial assistance through the Shining Stars Grant Program to support evaluations and services for neurodiverse children.
    • Shining Stars Grant Program
      Operates a grant program providing financial assistance for evaluations and ongoing support for neurodiverse children.
    • Shining Stars Grant Program
      Operates the Shining Stars Grant Program to provide financial assistance for evaluations and support for neurodiverse children.
    • Shining Stars Grant Program
      Operates the Shining Stars Grant Program to provide financial assistance for evaluations and support services for neurodiverse children.
  • Community Garden Events & Tours 3 activities
    • Community Garden Engagement Events
      Organizes recurring community garden events, including "Second Saturday at the Garden," to engage the community.
    • Community Garden Events
      Organizes planned community garden events, specifically "Second Saturday at the Garden."
    • Community Garden Events
      Organizes planned community garden events, specifically "Second Saturday at the Garden."
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services 3 activities
    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
      Delivers pediatric occupational therapy services across home health, school, and private practice settings, supported by clinicians with extensive experience.
    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
      Offers pediatric occupational therapy services, with a team member bringing 21 years of experience from home health, school, and private practice settings.
    • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
      Offers pediatric occupational therapy services, with a team member possessing 21 years of experience in home health, school, and private practice settings.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy 2 activities
    • Behavioral Programming for Children with Autism
      Provides behavioral programming using applied behavior analysis in school and home-based settings for students diagnosed with Autism.
    • Behavioral Programming for Neurodiverse Children
      Provides behavioral programming in school and home-based settings, primarily for students diagnosed with Autism, leveraging the founder's 9 years of experience with children with disabilities including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Behavioral Programming for Neurodiverse Children
      Provides behavioral programming in school and home-based settings, primarily for students diagnosed with Autism, leveraging the founder's 9 years of experience with children with disabilities including autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$406K
Contributions & grants$35K9%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$371K
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses37%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$175K
Grants paid out$72K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$360K
Cash$360K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$360K
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Bobby Vossoughi President 0 $120K
Rachel Montesdeoca-Corona Admin and Accounting 0 $55K
board members · 10
  • Alex Gregor — Board Member
  • Danica Oleary — Board Member
  • James De La Torre — Board Member
  • Kelly Mainelli — Board Member
  • Mia Gregor — Board Member
  • Mike Ford — Board Member
  • Najla Kayyem — Board Member
  • PJ Dombrowski — Treasurer
  • Timothy J Hoekstra — Board Member
  • Tony Novey — Board Member
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • AO Winery Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Avondale Elementary School District Partner — Dr. Testa completed her graduate training internship there.
  • Bristol Global Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Communication ABA Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Desert Neurodevelopment Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Dominick's Steakhouse Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Dormie Network Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Gentry PBS Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services Partner — Dr. Testa completed her post-doctoral residency there and is currently a licensed psychologist.
  • Ghost Block Wine Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation, offering a discount code.
  • Growing Healthy Seasons Partner — Affiliation of Robyn Chu, who is quoted supporting the organization's research.
  • Homeless Youth Connection Partner — Allyson Knappenberger served on the Board of Directors for almost six years.
  • Jesse Pierpoint Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • L Clever Adventures Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Onsite Medical Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Original Joe's Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Outreach Theraplay Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Paz Salsa Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Robyn Chu Partner — Quoted as supporting the organization's research efforts, affiliated with Growing Healthy Seasons.
  • SD Airport Transport Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Partner — Tracy Malcolm serves as the Exceptional Student Services Coordinator.
  • The May Institute Partner — Dr. Gentry completed pre- and post-doctoral fellowships there, serving as an educational and behavioral consultant.
  • The STAR Institute Partner — The founder was directed to The STAR Institute for help with their daughter's sensory processing disorder.
  • Ueno Dental Center Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.
  • University of Arizona School of Medicine Partner — Dr. Burt completed her pre-doctoral internship there.
  • Vault of Scottsdale Partner — Listed as a partner of Starry Foundation.