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SCOTTSDALE TRAINING & REHABILITATION SERVICES INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 237395103 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P80Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.starsaz.org
revenue
$4.2M
expenses
$3.8M
net assets
$2.0M
employees
135
volunteers
13
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

FOUNDED IN 1973, STARS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH DAY PROGRAMS, ON-SITE WORK CENTERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT-BASED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

SCOTTSDALE TRAINING & REHABILITATION SERVICES INC (STARS) improves the lives of individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities in Scottsdale, Arizona. The organization provides day training, employment services, and recreational opportunities, focusing on individualized achievement and skill development. STARS also offers supplemental support for participant families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $767K
    DAY TRAINING FOR ADULTS (DTA), ONE OF STARS SIGNATURE PROGRAMS, SERVES 42 INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS WITH LIFE, SOCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING. OUR PRE-VOCATIONAL PROJECT ALLOWS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON JOB TRAINING SUCH AS IDENTIFYING JOB INTERESTS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RESUME BUILDING, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS, IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUING TO SERVE ITS CURRENT PARTICIPANTS, DTA EXPECTS FUTURE GROWTH AS IT CURRENTLY HAS A WAITLIST.
  2. #2 $762K
    THE WORK CENTER AT STARS OSBORN CAMPUS PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS, WHILE PROVIDING COMPENSATED EMPLOYMENT IN ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT MANUFACTURING TASKS FOR VARIOUS NON-PROFIT AND CORPORATE PARTNERS. WORKER PRODUCTIVITY HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED, RESULTING IN AN ALMOST 54% INCREASE IN WORK CENTER REVENUES SINCE PRIOR TO COVID AN ASTOUNDING INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY FOR ANY ORGANIZATION, NONPROFIT OR OTHERWISE.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Adaptive Recreation
Managed DDD contracts, oversaw Special Olympics programs, and led citywide Autism Certification efforts (mentioned as part of a new hire's experience, implying similar services may be offered or expanded).
Community-Based Employment (CBE)
Supports job seekers and coaches in integrated employment settings within the community.
CommunityWork
Program where participants engage in work shifts within the community.
Day Training (DTA)
Provides classes and activities that encourage creative expression, life skills, and community field trips for individuals with disabilities.
Group Supported Employment
Service focused on opening doors to integrated, meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities.
Osborn Digitization Lab
A social enterprise initiative that provides paid, skill-building opportunities for members through document scanning and digital archiving.
Work Adjustment Training (WAT)
VR-funded program that helps participants build skills and earn wages in preparation for employment.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Legal Forms for Guardianship & Probate 5 activities
    • Osborn Digitization Lab Social Enterprise
      Plans to launch the Osborn Digitization Lab, a social enterprise focused on document scanning and digital archiving, starting with the organization's historical archives.
    • Osborn Digitization Lab Social Enterprise
      Plans to launch a social enterprise called the Osborn Digitization Lab, which will provide document scanning and digital archiving services, starting with the organization's historical archives.
    • Osborn Digitization Lab Social Enterprise
      Plans to launch a social enterprise, the Osborn Digitization Lab, which will provide document scanning and digital archiving services, starting with the organization's historical archives.
    • Osborn Digitization Lab Social Enterprise
      Plans to launch the Osborn Digitization Lab, a social enterprise focused on document scanning and digital archiving, starting with the organization's historical archives.
    • Osborn Digitization Lab Social Enterprise
      Plans to launch the Osborn Digitization Lab, a social enterprise focused on document scanning and digital archiving, starting with the organization's historical archives.
  • Life Skills and Creative Arts Training 4 activities
    • Recreational and Community Engagement Programs
      Offers recreational opportunities such as art, music, and movement classes, and organizes community field trips to foster creative expression and teach life skills to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
    • Recreational and Life Skills Programs
      Offers classes in art, music, and movement, and organizes community field trips to encourage creative expression and teach new life skills to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
    • Recreational and Life Skills Programs
      Offers classes in art, music, and movement, and organizes community field trips to encourage creative expression and teach new life skills to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
    • Recreational and Life Skills Programs
      Offers classes in art, music, and movement, and organizes community field trips to encourage creative expression and teach new life skills to individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
  • School & Educational Facility Renovation 3 activities
    • Campus Remodel and Updates
      Began planning a phased remodel of the Osborn campus, including updates to bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas.
    • Campus Remodel and Updates
      Began planning a phased remodel of the Osborn campus, including updates to bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas.
    • Osborn Campus Remodel
      Undertaking a phased remodel of the Osborn campus, which includes updating bathrooms, kitchen, and dining areas to improve facilities.
  • Supported Employment for People with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Employment Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
      Provides employment services, including job skill development, job placement with community partners, and supported employment programs, to empower adults with developmental disabilities.
    • Employment Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
      Provides employment services, including job skill development, job placement with community partners, and supported employment programs, to empower adults with developmental disabilities.
    • Employment Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
      Provides employment services, including job skill development, job placement with community partners, and supported employment programs, to empower adults with developmental disabilities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.18M
Contributions & grants$3.53M85%
Program service revenue$640K15%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.84M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$2.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.55M
Cash$330K
Investments$495K
Liabilities$539K
Net assets$2.01M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID HENDERSON CEO & PRESIDENT 40 $137K
board members · 11
  • DENNIS PARK — DIRECTOR
  • JASON MALCOLM — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY COHEN — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY MINSON — DIRECTOR
  • JOE ITURRI — DIRECTOR
  • JOE LEDUC — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN BROOKS — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE CLEMENTS — DIRECTOR
  • MARY KING — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA WITTE — DIRECTOR
  • SUZETTE GIBSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • City of Tempe Partner — Sam Mason, the new Director of Workforce Solutions, previously led Adaptive Recreation for the City of Tempe, managing DDD contracts, overseeing Special Olympics programs, and leading a citywide Autism Certification effort.
  • Detour Theatre Company Partner — Partnered for a workshop series offering weekly performance sessions.
  • Scottsdale Kiwanis Club Funder — Received a $500 donation from the Scottsdale Kiwanis Club.