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 …
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We heal trauma and build resilience in children, families, and communities through direct services and trauma informed care training.
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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.
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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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStarr 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
STARR COMMONWEALTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sentiment
PositiveFOCUS Forward program tackles the ‘Failure to Launch’ crisis among youth in Calhoun County - Second Wave Media
Martin Mitchell Obituary - Fremont, IN - Dignity Memorial
Understanding Trauma Changed My Teaching … and My Students’ Lives - We Are Teachers
Starr Commonwealth broadens its reach through partnership with GVSU’s Omni initiative - Second Wave Media
100 unaccompanied migrant children arrive at Starr Commonwealth Albion campus - MLive.com
Albion facility takes in first group of migrant children - The Detroit News
Up to 240 migrant children from Mexico border coming to Michigan - Detroit Free Press
Starr Commonwealth opening Albion campus as shelter for 240 unaccompanied migrant children - MLive.com
Former Starr Commonwealth campus to house up to 240 migrant children for up to 30 days - WWMT
Albion non-profit to house children in custody at U.S.-Mexican border - FOX 17 West Michigan News
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 70 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1913
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Programs & activitiesNo 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