Nonprofit · EIN 06-0726489
STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY
Tax-exempt · NORWALK, CT 06851
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,549,953 | $18,296,515 | $1,253,438 | $12,138,242 | $4,674,504 | $7,463,738 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,961,826 | $17,285,974 | -$324,148 | $10,983,440 | $4,773,140 | $6,210,300 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,950,231 | $16,376,183 | -$425,952 | $10,538,316 | $4,003,868 | $6,534,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,289,049
- of which government grants
- $1,054,011
- Membership dues
- $1,305
- Program service revenue
- $16,757,750
- Investment income
- $416,963
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,942
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$111,819
- Other revenue
- $86,191
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $343,803
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,384,811
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,611,332
- Professional fundraising fees
- $8,000
- Legal fees
- $21,168
- Accounting fees
- $53,300
- Occupancy
- $1,206,041
- Travel
- $354,086
- Depreciation
- $527,182
- Program services (functional)
- $15,811,311
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,203,392
- Fundraising (functional)
- $281,812
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,983,440
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,138,242
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,674,504
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,463,738
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,114,030
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,529,626
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,934,112
- Gross receipts
- $19,749,742
- Employees
- 294
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYGRACE GIULIANO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $192,185 | $11,867 |
| DENISE OAKLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $114,007 | $23,527 |
| KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 0 | $106,328 | $12,769 |
| BARRY BOSWORTH | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HENES | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARCY MCALISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREE LEVY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED PIORKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA GALVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANAHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURYL SCHEMBRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CIOFFI | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEY HERBST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PETER MOELLER | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHAMAIN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MURNOZ | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| YVONNE O'KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $179,882 | $11,090 |
| DENISE OAKLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $114,007 | $10,385 |
| YVONNE O'KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MURNOZ | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MOELLER | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEY HERBST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CIOFFI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARITZA DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURYL SCHEMBRI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANAHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA GALVIN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED PIORKOWSKI | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREE LEVY | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN PISCITELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BOSWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYGRACE GIULIANO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 1/24 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN JOSEPHINE BANZHAF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $171,195 | $22,904 |
| DENISE OAKLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $107,319 | $20,259 |
| TOM MCINERNEY | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MOELLER | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKEY HERBST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CIOFFI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARITZA DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURYL SCHEMBRI | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GREENBERG | OUTGOING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DANAHER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MURO II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA GALVIN | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED PIORKOWSKI | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREE LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHLEEN PISCITELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY BOSWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MURNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE O'KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 182 WOLFPIT AVE, NORWALK, CT 06851-3436
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARYGRACE GIULIANO, 182 WOLFPIT AVENUE, NORWALK, CT 06851
- Signed the 990
- MARYGRACE GIULIANO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (203) 846-9581
- Website
- WWW.STARINCCT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $10,067,778 · revenue $10,698,063
- 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.Expenses $5,023,215 · revenue $5,681,140
- 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.Expenses $479,045 · revenue $576,557
- 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.Expenses $241,273
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0726489
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,138,242
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,749,742
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,549,953 | $18,296,515 | $12,138,242 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,961,826 | $17,285,974 | $10,983,440 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,950,231 | $16,376,183 | $10,538,316 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,488,001 | $13,921,791 | $9,456,785 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0726489).
Questions about STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY
- What is the EIN of STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY is 06-0726489.
- Is STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARYGRACE GIULIANO.
- Who are the officers and directors of STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,185 (MARYGRACE GIULIANO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does STAR INC LIGHTING THE WAY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,549,953, expenses of $18,296,515 and total assets of $12,138,242 at year end.
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