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Starr Commonwealth

Starr commonwealth's mission is to lead with courage to create positive experiences so that all children, families, and communities flourish. Starr offers a full continuum of community-based outpatient …

Human Services Albion, MI EIN: 381359593 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Starr Commonwealth

We heal trauma and build resilience in children, families, and communities through direct services and trauma informed care training.

Founded
Headquarters
Albion, MI
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
P300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1953

Mission

Starr commonwealth's mission is to lead with courage to create positive experiences so that all children, families, and communities flourish. Starr offers a full continuum of community-based outpatient services including trauma assessment and intervention and specialized residential treatment programs in michigan. Training and coaching programs are offered for educators, social workers, counselors, medical professionals, and others. All programs and services are rooted in the belief that every child has strengths. Treatment services enable each young person to identify and cultivate their strengths in ways that encourage them to reach their full potential.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 53%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.53
Program expenses$0.53 ($5.7 million)

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Starr Commonwealth with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1913, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,441 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Starr Commonwealth is a registered human services nonprofit based in Albion, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1913 and has been operating for 113 years. Its EIN is 381359593. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Starr Commonwealth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Starr Commonwealth is located in Albion, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1913 and has been active for 113 years.

Based on official tax filings, Starr Commonwealth has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 53% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Starr Commonwealth is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Starr Commonwealth. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Starr Commonwealth holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 53% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We heal trauma and build resilience in children, families, and communities through direct services and trauma informed care training. Starr Commonwealth is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1913.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 53% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Starr Commonwealth are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 381359593, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
53% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
70

Leadership

PA
Paula D•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
FOCUS Forward program tackles the ‘Failure to Launch’ crisis among youth in Calhoun County - Second Wave Media
Nov 2025
secondwavemedia.com
Martin Mitchell Obituary - Fremont, IN - Dignity Memorial
Aug 2025
www.dignitymemorial.com
Understanding Trauma Changed My Teaching … and My Students’ Lives - We Are Teachers
Jul 2025
www.weareteachers.com
Form filed
$11.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Starr Commonwealth broadens its reach through partnership with GVSU’s Omni initiative - Second Wave Media
Aug 2024
secondwavemedia.com
Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
100 unaccompanied migrant children arrive at Starr Commonwealth Albion campus - MLive.com
Apr 2021
www.mlive.com
Albion facility takes in first group of migrant children - The Detroit News
Apr 2021
www.detroitnews.com
Up to 240 migrant children from Mexico border coming to Michigan - Detroit Free Press
Apr 2021
www.freep.com
Starr Commonwealth opening Albion campus as shelter for 240 unaccompanied migrant children - MLive.com
Apr 2021
www.mlive.com
Former Starr Commonwealth campus to house up to 240 migrant children for up to 30 days - WWMT
Apr 2021
wwmt.com
Albion non-profit to house children in custody at U.S.-Mexican border - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Apr 2021
www.fox17online.com
Form filed
$19.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 70 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1913
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Starr Commonwealth

What is Starr Commonwealth?
Starr Commonwealth is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Albion, United States. We heal trauma and build resilience in children, families, and communities through direct services and trauma informed care training.
When was Starr Commonwealth founded?
Starr Commonwealth was founded in 1913.
Who leads Starr Commonwealth?
Paula Dolson serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Starr Commonwealth located?
Headquartered in Albion, MI, United States.
What is Starr Commonwealth's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 53% of expenses go to program services.
Is Starr Commonwealth trustworthy?
Starr Commonwealth has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Starr Commonwealth's registration number?
IRS EIN: 381359593.
What is Starr Commonwealth's website?
http://www.starr.org