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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1285699

STARS NASHVILLE

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Financials

$11.5M$11.2M2022$14.2M$13.4M2023$15.5M$14M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STARS NASHVILLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$15,511,432$14,007,630$1,503,802$12,074,011$1,644,901$10,429,110
June 30, 2024990$14,175,074$13,419,648$755,426$10,677,336$1,205,148$9,472,188
June 30, 2023990$11,498,258$11,227,782$270,476$9,334,610$874,913$8,459,697
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,404,250
of which government grants
$2,975,830
Program service revenue
$10,623,229
Investment income
$602,147
Net rental income
-$20,044
Net gain from sales of assets
$367,105
Net income from fundraising events
-$98,150
Other revenue
-$118,194

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$793,517
Other salaries and wages
$10,042,942
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,830,204
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$54,510
Occupancy
$67,610
Travel
$47,872
Depreciation
$75,381
Program services (functional)
$12,916,131
Management and general (functional)
$725,408
Fundraising (functional)
$366,091

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,677,336
Total assets, end of year
$12,074,011
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,644,901
Net assets, end of year
$10,429,110
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,421,847
Publicly traded securities
$4,451,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,036,637
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,392,473
Gross receipts
$18,479,878
Employees
330
Volunteers
325
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
TN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RODGER DINWIDDIECEO
Officer
50$245,494$9,337
CYNTHIA WHETSTONECFO
Officer
50$150,946$12,813
SANDRA SCHMAHLCOO
Officer
45$109,430$3,157
ERIN DAUNICFORMER CDO
Former
40$107,381$0
AABESH DEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW SOLINGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CARNELL ELLIOTTBUILDING CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CASEY MULLIGANASSOCIATE BOARD LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DURHAM PETTIGREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIE IVANCICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIS METZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ERIN TOMLINSONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GRACE SWEENEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JAMAAL OLDHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
31 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
KAREN CHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
KATIE GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
LISA FISCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
LIZZIE MCKEANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
MARY LEIGH PIRTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
MARY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
NICOLE JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
PAIGE KISBERCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PATRICK FEARSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
RASHEEN HARTWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
RENEASE PERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
RICHARD HOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
RICHARD STONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
RITA MCDONALDPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROB BARRICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBERT ROSARIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
SHARON KAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
SHELBY LOMAXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
SPERRY BELL SIMMONSCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRACEY HENRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
TYLER LAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
JOHN THETFORDCHAIRMAN ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARGARET-ANNE BYERLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
DELEONNE CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
BRIANNA COLLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
CAMDEN JOHNSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
BLAKE STADLER MASCHMEIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
BILLY ROLFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
TARA WATERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0
MELANIE SCOTTCDO
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 41 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RODGER DINWIDDIECEO
Officer
50$243,768$9,023
CYNTHIA WHETSTONECFO
Officer
50$140,300$12,687
SANDRA SCHMAHLCOO
Officer
45$105,963$2,125
ERIN DAUNICCDO
Officer
40$95,565$0
AABESH DEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ALDEN WARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW MARANISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW SOLINGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CARNELL ELLIOTTBUILDING CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CASEY MULLIGANASSOCIATE BOARD LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DURHAM PETTIGREWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIE IVANCICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIS METZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ERIN TOMLINSONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GRACE SWEENEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JAMAAL OLDHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JAMES WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KAREN CHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KATIE GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
KERRY BURKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
LISA FISCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
LIZZIE MCKEANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY LEIGH PIRTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
NICOLE JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
PAIGE KISBERCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PATRICK FEARSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RASHEEN HARTWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RENEASE PERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RICHARD HOWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RICHARD STONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RITA MCDONALDPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROB BARRICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERT ROSARIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
SHARON KAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
SHELBY LOMAXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
SPERRY BELL SIMMONSCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TRACEY HENRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
TYLER LAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JOHN THETFORDCHAIRMAN ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 36 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RODGER DINWIDDIECEO
Officer
50$206,905$8,372
CYNTHIA WHETSTONECFO
Officer
50$114,333$11,575
SANDRA SCHMAHLCOO
Officer
45$100,521$2,016
ERIN DAUNICCDO
Officer
40$88,283$0
ROB BARRICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN BEARDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JILLIAN FRISTCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
PATRICK FEARSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIE IVANCICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RENEASE PERKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
LIZZIE MCKEANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RICHARD STONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW SOLINGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JOHN THETFORDASSOCIATE BOARD LIAISON
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHELBY LOMAXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
GRACE SWEENEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ALDEN WARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CARNELL ELLIOTTPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHARON KAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RITA MCDONALDCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANDREW QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
RASHEEN HARTWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
SPERRY BELL SIMMONSCO-DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NICOLE JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ELLIS METZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JAMAAL OLDHAMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERT ROSARIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ERIN TOMLINSONCHAIRMAN ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATIE GRANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
TRACEY HENRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
MARY LEIGH PIRTLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
TYLER LAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
ANDREW MARANISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
CASEY MULLIGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0
JAMES WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1704 CHARLOTTE AVE STE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-2979
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RODGER DINWIDDIE, 1704 CHARLOTTE AVENUE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Signed the 990
RODGER DINWIDDIE, CEO
Phone
(615) 279-0058
Return prepared by
PURYEAR & NOONAN CPAS

Mission

STARS HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE BY OFFERING ACCESS TO PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, & TREATMENT SERVICES IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES REACHED OVER 90,000 YOUNG PEOPLE. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE SCHOOL-WIDE ASSEMBLIES, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, CRISIS SUPPORT, SMALL GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS, AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. OUR SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES SUPPORT STUDENTS DEALING WITH VARIOUS CHALLENGES LIKE TRAUMA, VIOLENCE, PTSD, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DEPRESSION, GRIEF, LOSS, & BULLYING. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES ARE ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF).
    Expenses $9,331,060 · revenue $8,310,060
  • STARS RESTORATIVE PRACTICE ASSISTANTS PROVIDE SERVICES AT 39 METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDING OVER 15,000 RESTORATIVE INTERVENTIONS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE COORDINATION OF THE RE-ENTRY OF STUDENTS FROM DISCIPLINE AND EXPULSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS AND CONNECTION TO SCHOOL STAFF. STARS ALSO PROVIDES INTERVENTIONS IN RESTORATIVE CENTERS FOR STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS EXPERIENCING AND/OR CAUSING HARM TO RESOLVE THE HARM AND RESTORE RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK TO REDUCE RACIALLY DISPROPORTIONATE DISCIPLINE. RESTORATIVE PRACTICES CLASSROOMS ARE CREATED TO SUPPORT STUDENT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS, WHILE TEACHING CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PRO-SOCIAL SKILLS.
    Expenses $1,796,883 · revenue $1,947,918
  • YODA - OUR INTENSIVE ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT TREATMENT SERVICES ARE LICENSED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF). THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 3:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. AUGUST THROUGH MAY. SUMMER HOURS ARE 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. JUNE THROUGH JULY. OUR PHILOSOPHY OF TREATMENT IS BASED ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ADDICTION IS A CHRONIC AND PROGRESSIVE DISEASE, AFFECTING THE INDIVIDUAL ACROSS MULTIPLE DOMAINS; SOCIAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL. THEREFORE, WE BELIEVE THAT TREATMENT MUST BE HOLISTIC IN NATURE, HEALING THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. 50 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR TREATMENT PROGRAM WITH 21 GRADUATING.
    Expenses $388,546
  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: POWER YOUTH THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ON THE JOB TRAINING FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY COLLEGE STUDENTS TEACHING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS; OPIOID AWARENESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS ON THE DANGERS OF OPIOIDS AND STIMULANTS, AND THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION. THE VAPING AWARENESS/COALITION IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THE SAMHSA FUNDED VAPING AWARENESS COALITION, NASHVILLE THRIVES, IS TO INCREASE CAPACITY OF DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TO PREVENT THE ONSET AND DECREASE THE PROGRESSION OF ECIGARETTE AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 25 AND UNDER. THE COALITION WORKS TO ENSURE EVERY NASHVILLIAN CAN IMPROVE, ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY ADVOCATING, FACILITATING AND CREATING COMMUNITY-DRIVEN POLICIES, SYSTEMS, RESOURCES AND SERVICES. STARS TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE A LEADER IN TENNESSEE PROVIDING YOUTH PREVENTION CURRICULUM & RESOURCES TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ENTIRE SCHOOL SYSTEMS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS AND OTHER SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO ADDRESS NONACADEMIC BARRIERS THAT CHALLENGE STUDENTS ON A DAILY BASIS, SUCH AS BULLYING PREVENTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, MOVE 2 STAND AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY. 43,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH ALL THESE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $1,399,642 · revenue $365,251

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-1285699
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,074,011
Income (IRS master file)
$18,479,878

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$15,511,432$14,007,630$12,074,011XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$14,175,074$13,419,648$10,677,336XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$11,498,258$11,227,782$9,334,610XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$7,722,259$6,232,968$8,528,213IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 62-1285699).

Questions about STARS NASHVILLE

What is the EIN of STARS NASHVILLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STARS NASHVILLE is 62-1285699.
Is STARS NASHVILLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to STARS NASHVILLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STARS NASHVILLE 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 STARS NASHVILLE 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 STARS NASHVILLE 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 STARS NASHVILLE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RODGER DINWIDDIE.
Who are the officers and directors of STARS NASHVILLE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 46 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $245,494 (RODGER DINWIDDIE, CEO).
How much revenue does STARS NASHVILLE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,511,432, expenses of $14,007,630 and total assets of $12,074,011 at year end.

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