starr commonwealth annual report 2012
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2012 ANNUAL REPORT
LEADING KNOWLEDGE:LOCAL IMPACT
UNLEASHING THEIR POTENTIAL
STARR COMMONWEALTHVISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUESVISION: Actively engage with communities worldwide to develop the greatness in every child.
MISSION: Create positive environments where children flourish.
In 1913, the Creed of Starr Commonwealth was
created. Today, we continue to take to heart what
Floyd Starr so compassionately penned that day
as his core belief and the foundation of our organ-
ization, "there is no such thing as a bad boy."*
This core belief is represented in our mission, vision
and core values. The values we seek to nurture
and live by are honesty, compassion, respect,
responsibility and fairness.
It is these core values that guide us and allow us
to continue to build upon Starr's strength-based
treatment philosophy and provide hope for today's
children and families.
*Starr Commonwealth changed the statement to read,
“There is no such thing as a bad child” to reflect the
care of girls as well as boys.
James has plans –
having learned to
manage his Asperger’s
he knows what he can
achieve. His love for
music led him to partici-
pate in Starr’s popular
All-Starr Choir. Next, he
began singing in the
choir of a local church.
It was there he began
thinking about a career
in youth ministry.
“I realized that people
of faith had always
been there for me and
I saw that I could be
there for others.”
One of the hallmarks
of Starr’s treatment
philosophy is the
importance of making
spiritual connections.
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UNLEASHINGTHEIR POTENTIAL
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Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D.PresidentChief Executive Officer
Wm. Chuck Jackson, MAExecutive Vice PresidentChief Clinical Officer
Christopher L. Smith, BBA., CPAExecutive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth A. Carey, MSWExecutive Vice PresidentChief Strategy Officer
Gary Q. Tester, MRCExecutive Vice PresidentChief Development Officer
Letter from the President and Executive Team
As Starr approaches its 100th year of helping children and families flourish, there
is more temptation than ever to look back at what our organization has achieved,
including the thousands of lives touched, even transformed, by our work and
the vision of our inspirational founder, Floyd Starr.
However, while we will certainly celebrate our proud history, our minds are fixed
firmly on the future and ensuring the next 100 years are even brighter for Starr and
for children and families around the world.
We know that Starr’s next century will be very different from its first. The societal
needs for human services are as great as ever, but the ways in which they are met
must change. Clients want services to be flexible and delivered in their community,
their home or online.
Publicly funded infrastructure is being reformed in the areas of juvenile justice, child
welfare, education and health. More than ever there is a convergence between the
private, public and nonprofit sectors when it comes to tackling social problems and
improving lives. With these changes, we are presented with challenges but also
great opportunities.
Already, Starr is responding to these emerging needs and has built innovative
models so our strength-based approaches can benefit children and families
across the U.S. and in many countries around the world. The Starr Global Learning
Network, in particular, with its unique blend of trauma-informed care, resilience in
youth and racial healing, is supporting the development of thousands of profes-
sionals each year and continues to expand its sphere of influence.
In a world where, too often, vulnerable children are stigmatized and dismissed as a
problem, Starr is increasingly applying its rich knowledge and its fundamental belief
that there is no such thing as a bad child to prevent the development of behavioral
and emotional issues in young people. The Starr Detroit Academy is a shining example
of this, with more than 500 children benefiting from an education that is wrapped in
Starr’s unique approach to child welfare and development. Starr continues to expand
its work in the areas of prevention and education.
It is remarkable that, from a ramshackle barn purchased by Floyd Starr in 1913, our
organization has grown to the extent that it reached over 1.5 million people globally
in FY 2011-2012. This exceeded our goal of reaching 1.3 million people, and we are
very proud of this achievement.
Starr is making great progress in strengthening its position as a global knowledge
leader and an industry leader in the design and delivery of transformational programs
for children and families, and we know that none of this would be possible without
the generous support or our donors, partners, colleagues and friends. Thank you
to everyone who contributed to Starr’s significant impact in 2012.
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Starr Detroit Academy
It is an unfortunate reality that Detroit is home
to some of the lowest performing schools in
the United States.
According to the Detroit Public Schools,
its graduation rate was approximately 62 percent
in 2011. Although it has risen slightly in recent
years, it is still well below the national average
of 72 percent and the Michigan average
of 79 percent.
One of the beliefs at Starr is that every child
should have access to a quality education.
To make that goal a reality, Starr embarked on
a new endeavor near the east side of
Detroit in 2012.
Starr Detroit Academy, an open-admissions
charter school located in Harper Woods, opened
in September 2012 with over 500 children enrolled,
offering educational services to k-5 students.
After a highly selective process, Starr received
authorization in September 2011 for charter school
operation from Central Michigan University. The
academy’s daily operations are overseen by a
management company, Starr Educational Services.
Starr Detroit Academy is made possible, in part,
by the legacy of Children’s Home of Detroit, which
ended its services in 2008. Starr Commonwealth, as successor to the property owned by the 172-year-old
organization, pledged to reinvest CHD resources into services for youth in the metropolitan area by establishing
a committee called Vision Detroit.
Larry Givens, Chair of the Vision Detroit Committee and a member of the Starr board of trustees, is dedicated
to creating a culture of success, thus changing the perception of schools in Detroit.
“Detroit is an area with many underserved and at-risk youth,” Givens said. “By making college and academic
achievement a priority for children and families early on, the likelihood of our youth succeeding throughout their
lives is exponentially greater.”
The mission of Starr Detroit Academy is to prepare students for academic mastery, college, work and life. To achieve
this task, children will develop a strong character, self-confidence and a deep awareness of their strengths, interests
and abilities. Building a strong foundation in the core subjects through a college preparatory curriculum will also
provide students with the skills needed to flourish in high school and beyond.
Using the strength-based model of positive youth development pioneered by Starr, the academy provides
individualized instruction aimed at meeting students at their achievement level. This program, Response to
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Intervention, offers teacher-led, small-group
interventions that keep students engaged and
on track with the idea of meeting grade level
standards and closing the achievement gap.
“These kids need as much time at school as
possible,” said Jim Hall, President of the Starr
Detroit Academy School Board. “Using strength-
based practices as well as other tools, we are
positioned to offer our students access to first-
class academic and extracurricular programs.”
But high-level student achievement is impossible without a devoted staff. Starr Detroit Academy features frequent
professional development opportunities, which allows team members to be informed on best practices and
leading-edge curriculum standards, keeping Starr Detroit Academy ahead of the curve.
Some additional features of the academy are an extended school day, top-notch athletic facilities, an art and music
program, an unyielding focus on partnering with parents to ensure their child’s success, and many more aspects
intended to help the children of Detroit reach their full potential.
“For Starr Detroit Academy and our students to flourish, we need everyone involved to have an unwavering
commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Jim Pelt, Chair of the Starr Educational Services Board.
“Starr Detroit Academy is just the beginning for these children. Our program can start equipping kids with
the skills they will need to succeed for the rest of their lives.”
Starr Detroit Academy is located at 19360 Harper Ave., in Harper Woods, Michigan. For more information
on Starr Detroit Academy, visit www.starracademy.org.
Starr Detroit Academy in Harper Woods opened in September 2012
The mission of Starr Detroit Academy is to prepare students for academic mastery, college, work and life.
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We appreciate the following individuals, foundations, groups, businesses and organizations who have made donations
of $500 or more to Starr Commonwealth during the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
Individual Donors:Highlighted names indicate
legacy gifts
Mrs. Mary E. Abeles
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adamson
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond I. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Ira B. Artman
Mr. Oduwole Bakare
Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Baker
Mr. Mitch H. Banchefsky
Estate of Ursula Behr
Henry Benjamin Estate
Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bennett
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Benseler
Dr. Christopher G. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. F. Nathan Bryan
Howard W. Burns Trust
Mr. Michael Young and
Mrs. Elizabeth Carey
Mr. Paul E. P. Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Chapman
Ms. Melissa E. Chapman
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Copas
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crist
Estate of Theresa Davis
Mrs. Rebecca Davis
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dickerson
Miss Nellie J. Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dufrane
Mr. and Mrs. David Dunshee
Mr. Donald Efremoff
Ms. Elisa Elliot
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin D. Ely
Mr. Donald Erickson
Estate of Harold Fassold
Estate of Ruby Fassold
Mr. Parker T. Feldpausch
Mrs. Jane D. Ferger
Mrs. Walter Fisher
Mrs. Shirley Flanagan
Barbara Garrett Trust
Mr. Robert W. Garthwait
Mr. and Mrs. Martin K. Gaudiose
Estate of Warren Genee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gerholz
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Gillam
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Gould
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Greene
Eugene B. Hamilton Trust
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hartzell
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hastings
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hepp
Drs. Richard W. and Susan Hill
Mrs. Joan Hinkamp
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Houghton
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Ted F. Johnson
Ms. Jenny L. Klitch, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. James Klungness
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kolassa
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Rowan
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. LaFleur
Dr. George H. Lauff
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. John Lawter
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Leach
Dr. Pamela A. Lemerand
Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Lenkey
Mr. Ronald Lewis
Drs. Michael and Marcia Liepman
Dr. Hanmin Liu and Ms. Jennifer Mei
Mr. Austin D. Bryan and
Ms. Ann Longfellow
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Maldegen
Mr. Lynn S. Mathews
Dr. Larraine Matusak
Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Mawby
Mary McVicar
Mr. James S. Merchant
Mr. Michael E. Mickunas
Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Moore
Estate of Minnie Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Murray
Dr. Linda M. Muul
Mrs. Maria Francesca Myers
Dr. and Mrs. Don Nelson
Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness
Pastors Randy and Karen Parlor
Mr. Richard A. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pettengill
Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Pitzer
George J. Pohl
Zora B. Pohl
Mr. Charles Porter
Mr. Mike Sayre and Ms. Susan Porter
Sgt. Donald E. Potrafka
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Raithel
Ms. Kory L. Ralston
Dr. and Mrs. David Reimann
Mrs. Margaret A. Riecker
Mrs. Margaret Rink
Mr. Reni Rocco
Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Roeder
Mr. Denis Royston
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Schafer
Estate of Evelyn Schwarz
Estate of Gertrude Schwarz
Mr. Jared C. Scofield
Estate of Maxine Sigafoose
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Slavens
Dr. Daniel Smith and
Ms. Angela Murray
Estate of David H. Smith
Ms. Joyce Soebbing
Mrs. Charlotte Southwick
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Speirn
Mr. and Mrs. Richard I. Spence
Dr. William Steele
Mr. and Mrs. Erick Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sutherland
Mr. Gary L. Taylor
Dr. and Mrs. Kurt E. Tech
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt O. Tech
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Q. Tester
Mrs. James C. Tyler
Dr. and Mrs. Warren Van Wicklin
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Vande Vusse
Mr. Don Vermeulen
Estate of Lima Vires
Dr. Charles W. Walton
Mr. Jonathan Weaver
Mr. Harvey M. Weitkamp
Alma L. Weixelbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whann
Estate of Catherine C. Yarnelle
Mr. Frankie A. Zanetti
Foundations, Corporations,Groups and Organizations:
Accenture
Albion Community Foundation
Alliance for Children & Families
American Legion Child Welfare
Foundation
Anna Paulina Foundation
Battle Creek Community Foundation
Black & Veatch Corporation
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Bricker & Eckler LLC
Chemical Bank Shoreline
Children’s Home of Detroit
Cleveland Indians
Columbus Crew Soccer Foundation
Community Foundation for
Southeast Michigan
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Detroit Industrial School
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Edward E. MacCrone Private
Foundation
Emerson Network Power
Enterprise Holding Foundation
Ernst & Young
Fitch H. Beach Charitable
Foundation
Foursight Foundation
Franke Center for the Arts
Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Giorgio’s Restaurant
Hannah Neil Center Foundation
Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley
Foundation
Harry C. Moores Foundation
Hartzell-Norris Charitable Trust
Heart of Illinois United Way
Heiner’s Bakery Inc.
Helen L. Kay Charitable Trust
Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.
HP Foundation
Ice Miller
J. F. Ervin Foundation
Jasam Foundation
Jessie R. Stewart Trust
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund
L. M. Electric
Leo Yassenoff Foundation
Limited Brands Foundation
Longfellow Investment
Management Company
Loraine and Melinese Reuter
Foundation
METRO Solutions
MGM Resorts Foundation
Michigan Department of Education
Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide Insurance Foundation
Nina B. Pohlman Fund
North Congregational Church
Northern Trust
O.P. & W.E. Edwards Foundation
Ohio State Fair
Post Foods, LLC
Primore, Inc.
Rite-Way Industrial Service, Inc.
Rotary Club of Albion
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
Target Corporation
The Cleveland Foundation
The Columbus Foundation
The Ethel and James Flinn
Foundation
The Mercator Club
The Reinberger Foundation
The San Francisco Foundation
The T. Rowe Price Program for
Charitable Giving
The Troy Foundation
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
Truist
Tyler-Little Family Foundation
U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
U. S. Department of Justice
United Way of Central Ohio
United Way of Delaware County
United Way of the Battle Creek and
Kalamazoo Region
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Walter and Marian English Foundation
Woman’s National Farm &
Garden Association
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The following donors reached
the next level of accumulated
giving and qualify for new milk
bottles in the 2011 - 2012
fiscal year.
Milk Bottle 1 Summary of Gifts $2,500 - $4,999
Individuals:
Mr. Mitch H. Banchefsky
Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Culp
Mr. Donald Erickson
Mr. Millard Harman, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted F. Johnson
Dr. Pamela A. Lemerand
Dr. Hanmin Liu/Ms. Jennifer Mei
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Moore
Dr. Linda M. Muul
Dr. and Mrs. Don Nelson
Mr. Mike Sayre/Ms. Susan Porter
The Rev. Dr. Ruth H. Strang
Ms. Mary Jane Voelker
Organizations:
Detroit Industrial School
Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C.
Foursight Foundation
HP Foundation
Post Foods, LLC
Primore, Inc.
The San Francisco Foundation
Tyler-Little Family Foundation
Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
Milk Bottle 2 Summary of Gifts $5,000 - $7,499
Individuals:
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crist
Mrs. Rebecca Davis
Mrs. Shirley Flanagan
Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Gould
Drs. Michael and Marcia Liepman
Mr. Lynn S. Mathews
Dr. Jo Anne F. Milburn
Mr. Frederick R. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Speirn
Mr. Michael Young/
Mrs. Elizabeth Carey
Organizations:
Edward E. MacCrone Private
Foundation
United Way of Delaware County
Milk Bottle 3 Summary of Gifts$7,500 - $9,999
Individuals::
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Hepp
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Leach
Organizations:
Limited Brands Foundation
Milk Bottle 4 Summary of Gifts $10,000 - $12,499
Individuals:
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Jackson
Mrs. Margaret Rink
Mr. Jared C. Schofield
Organizations:
Albion Community Foundation
The Reinberger Foundation
Milk Bottle 5 Summary of Gifts $12,500 - $14,999
Organizations:
Sedco, Inc.
Milk Bottle 6 Summary of Gifts $15,000 - $17,499
Individuals::
Mr. and Mrs. John Lawter
Mr. and Mrs. Erick Stewart
Organizations:
American Legion Child
Welfare Foundation
Nationwide Insurance
Milk Bottle 7 Summary of Gifts $17,500 - $19,999
Milk Bottle 8 Summary of Gifts more than $20,000
Individuals:
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dufrane
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt O. Tech
Mr. and Mrs. William Traver
Champions for ChildrenSM
The good work of Starr Commonwealth would not
be possible without many friends giving at all levels
during their lifetime and beyond. Starr Common-
wealth’s Champions for Children recognition society
was created to recognize this support and celebrate
those who help us transform the lives of troubled
children and families.
All costs associated with our three stewardship
programs are underwritten by special friends who
join us in saying, “Thank you for caring!”
Arlin E. Ness Circle“There are no disposable kids.”
Named after Starr Commonwealth’s
President Emeritus, this recognition
society remembers our history as a
working dairy farm and symbolizes
our work of nurturing children’s
bodies, minds and spirits.
Each bottle represents $2,500
of accumulated gifts to Starr
Commonwealth. Receiving eight
bottles represents total accumulated
giving of $20,000 or more.
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When I first arrived here
at Montcalm School,
I did not want to listen
to anyone because
I knew that if I did, that
things would change –
and I wasn’t ready for
change. So I chose not
to listen and it really
didn’t get me anywhere.
I realized it was
important to listen
and I figured out that
it helps a great deal.
It is helping me grow
inside and helps me
grow with my friends.
- Tyler
UNLEASHINGTHEIR
POTENTIAL
I wanted to write and
thank everyone at
Montcalm for all you
have done for Morgan
and our family.
When families are
struggling, it is such a
relief to find a school
like yours that can help.
You really helped us
through many important
decisions and showed
us that waiting for
Morgan to go through
all the “steps” was the
best approach.
We feel so optimistic
about her future. We
really believe that we
have “the daughter we
love” back again.
- Sheryl Quigley
(Mother)
UNLEASHINGTHEIR POTENTIAL
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Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle “There’s no such thing as a bad child.”
Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle recognizes friends who give
to Starr Commonwealth through their wills or estate plans.
Members receive a beautiful replica of the statue “Floyd
Starr with a Boy” that graces the entrance of our Albion
campus, as well as other benefits.
Floyd Starr Founder’s Circle celebrates “Uncle” Floyd’s
dedication to children, and the dedication of those who
continue to support his vision.
Legacies:Several friends passed away last
year and remembered our children
in their wills and estate plans.
We will never forget them.
Ms. Ursula Behr
Mr. Marvin Colness
Mr. Robert Davis
Mr. J. Dean Eckersley
Mrs. Ruby Fassold
Ms. Evelyn Schwarz
Mr. Richard Sturgis
Ms. Lima Vires
Will Inclusions:We are pleased to recognize
our friends who have informed
us that they have included
Starr Commonwealth in their
wills and estate plans.
Mrs. Pearl Albert
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allen
Dr. and Mrs. Rick E. Amidon
Mrs. Lavonne G. Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Bellard
Mr. Jim Bolton
Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Buhler
Mrs. Helen Z. Bunker
Mr. Paul E. P. Carlson
Mr. William E. Chapman
Mrs. LaVerne Colness
Ms. Julia Crenshaw Patterson
Mrs. Theresa Davis
Ms. Nellie J. Drake
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Higby
Mr. Ronald Hooker
Miss Ruth J. Husung
Ms. Diana S. Langley
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Lehman
Mrs. Geneva Leonard
Mrs. George W. Maddox
Mrs. Beryl H. Martin
Mrs. Mary E. Marxen
Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Mawby
Drs. Thomas and JoAnne Milburn
Mr. Kenneth Miller
Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Mitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Arlin E. Ness
Mrs. Richard Owen
Mr. Richard A. Patterson
Mrs. Ruth B. Phillips
Prof. Richard L. Pinkerton
Mrs. Sylvia S. Richey
Mrs. Grace Sagendorf
Mrs. MerryAnn L. Sauls
Mrs. Ann J. Simpson
Mr. Roger K. Smiley
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Smith
Mr. William K. Stoffer
Mrs. Mary M. Wagoner
Camp Ready Readers receives grant from Post Foods, LLC
Starr Battle Creek received a $1,500 grant from Post Foods, LLC
in Battle Creek, Mich., for its Camp Ready Readers summer program.
“We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from Post Foods,” said
Nate Cox, Supervisor of the Suspension Center and Day Treatment
programs. “This program does many great things for these students,
giving them skills that help them as they continue their academic journey.”
Camp Ready Readers is a free program for K-5 students, offered in
three-week sessions over the summer.
Certified teachers and clinicians engage children in many fun-filled activities, including Zoo Phonics,
a multi-modal curriculum that teaches students the fundamentals of the English language in both reading
and writing.
Last summer, Starr Battle Creek provided the reading camp to over 85 children. In addition to the
educational aspect of the camp, students received free lunches, a free camp T-shirt and participated
in outside games and activities.
GR
AN
TS
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Starr Global Learning Network
From Starr’s rigorous strategic planning
process in 2010, came a new vision for
the organization. Since then, Starr has
been actively engaging with communities
worldwide to develop the greatness in
every child and the Starr Global Learning
Network is leading the way.
Starr has built a broad range of programs
aimed at creating positive environments
where children flourish. Three of these,
Glasswing, The National Institute for Trauma
and Loss in Children (TLC) and Reclaiming
Youth International (RYI), make up the Starr
Global Learning Network. These member programs train professionals in innovative best practices around
treating children and families who have experienced trauma, building resiliency in children and adolescents,
and delivering racial healing seminars for individuals and organizations.
Formerly the Starr Institute for Training, the Starr Global Learning Network changed its name in 2012 to better
align with Starr’s vision to establish a worldwide network of industry experts providing professionals with
leading-edge tools and techniques to care for children and families.
Starr has always operated with the unwavering belief in the oneness of humankind. In 1996, that belief took the form
of a racial healing initiative, later named Glasswing. This program stresses a series of shifts in perspective, with the aim
of enabling participants to self-identify the impact of racism in their lives and what they can do to overcome cultural
challenges which are a daily reality in our communities. Many organizations, including Kalamazoo Public Schools,
Kellogg and Western Michigan University, have experienced the value and team building power Glasswing can have.
Unfortunately, events like the tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.,
in December 2012 illustrate the need for trauma intervention and consultation. TLC responded to this tragedy
immediately, offering tips and resources to the families and community of Newtown. As man-made and natural
disasters continue to devastate communities around the world, TLC and its trained professionals will be ready
to help the victims return to normalcy in the days and weeks following these events. Extreme events like this
represent only a small part of TLC’s caseload, as the day-to-day challenges that millions of individuals experience,
such as bullying and bereavement, are all too often trauma-inducing and require TLC’s proven approach.
Reclaiming Youth International offers programs for professionals who help youth in conflict over challenges
in school, family or with self. RYI uses the Circle of Courage®, a model of positive youth development built around
meeting the four basic needs of all children: belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. Through RYI,
childcare professionals are equipped with the tools needed to help children feel empowered. These knowledge-
and skill-building trainings are offered for teachers, counselors, youth workers, juvenile justice personnel,
faith-based providers, alternative schools, residential program staff and more.
The Starr Global Learning Network has already trained professionals in all 50 states and over 60 countries.
Expanding into more communities across the country and around the world will allow Starr to increase its reach,
with the objective of positively impacting the lives of children and families everywhere. Glasswing, TLC and
Reclaiming Youth International are just three of the programs that will help to achieve this ambitious goal.
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Demographic
Living Arrangement At Intake
Frequency Percentage
Adoptive Home 104 4.67
Chemical Dependent Inpatient 1 .04
Detention 242 10.88
Family Friend’s Home 18 .81
Foster Fam Grp Home (4 Yth) 7 .31
Foster Family 199 8.94
Group Home 34 1.53
Homeless 16 .72
Hospital 12 .54
Incarceration, Adult 3 .13
Independent, Peers (Unsuper) 5 .22
Parent Home 1195 53.71
Psychiatric Hospital 20 .90
Relative Home 201 9.03
Residential, Private 95 4.27
Residential, Public 8 .36
Self 8 .36
Shelter 25 1.12
Supervised Independent Living 20 .90
Unknown 12 .54
Total 2225 100% 2,225 100%
Legal Status At Intake
Frequency Percentage
County Mental Health Ward 32 1.4
County Ward Abuse/Neglect 65 2.9
County Ward Delinquent 395 17.8
Dual Ward 12 0.5
Legal Guardian, Not Parent 81 3.6
MCI Ward 62 2.8
Parent Responsible 850 38.2
Probation 153 6.9
Responsible For Self 11 0.5
State Ward Abuse/Neglect 31 1.4
State Ward Delinquent 26 1.2
Temporary Court/County Ward 507 22.8
Total 2,225 100%
Frequency
F 574 M 1651Total 2225
Gender
40.3% 49.5%
Ethnicity
5.8%
Females25.8%
Males74.2%
2.5%
1.3%
.4%
.2%
• African American 1101
• Caucasian 897
• Multi-Ethnic 129
• Hispanic 55
• Other 29
• Asian 10
• Native American 4
Total 2,225
Clients Served
Number Served by Program
ALBION
Juvenile Justice Residential 116
Sexually Reactive Youth (SRY) 69
Inpatient Substance Abuse 73
Abuse/Neglect 18
Montcalm School for Boys 81
Montcalm STL - Crossroads 23
Montcalm School for Girls 41
Montcalm After Care for Boys 2
Montcalm After Care for Girls 1
BATTLE CREEK
Intensive In Home 224
Suspension Center 214
Day Treatment 24
Credit Recovery 24
Healthy Start 2
Treatment Foster Care 181
Supervised Independent Living (SIL) 15
Camp Ready Readers 83
COLUMBUS
Treatment Foster Care 82
Adolescent SRY 43
Delinquent Residential - New Paths 43
STL My Place 46
After Care 231
Emergency Shelter Care 97
DETROIT
RTRS New Boundaries 180
Treatment Foster Care 77
Supervised Independent Living (SIL) 35
Outpatient Substance Abuse 131
Youth Assistance Program (YAP) 69
Total 2,225
Number Served by Type
All Starr 2,225
Residential 607
Community-based 1,618
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Treatment Outcomes
Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – All Starr Services
0
20
40
60
80
100
88%
73%
85%
Percentage
1 2 3
1. Conviction Free
2. Passing School
3. Drug/Alcohol Free
0
20
40
60
80
100
Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – Residential Services
81%
62%
82%
Percentage
1 2 3
1. Conviction Free
2. Passing School
3. Drug/Alcohol Free
0
20
40
60
80
100
Youth Status 12-Month After Discharge – Community-based Services
91%
66%
86%
Percentage
1 2 3
1. Conviction Free
2. Passing School
3. Drug/Alcohol Free
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge – All Starr Services
Treatment Outcomes
Level of Restrictiveness, Placement at Discharge
Less Equal More
All Starr 84.2% 8.9% 6.8%
Residential 90.1% 4.2% 5.7%
Community-based 68.7% 21.4% 9.9%
Percentage of youth released to a Family-Like* setting
Family Placement
All Starr 83.1%
Residential 58.9%
Community-Based 91.1%
*released to live with parents, relatives, foster and
adoptive parents
Average Length of Stay – Months
# Months
All Starr 7.59
Residential 7.16
Numbers Served Trend 2002-2012 – All Starr Programs
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
1904
15831458 1423
15361656
18482063
1940 20032225
20022003
20042005
20062007
20082009
20102011
2012
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Countries Served (6)
MexicoSpain LebanonEgyptHaitiSwitzerland
States Served (23)
CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhio
OregonPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaWashingtonWashington DCWisconsin
Equal8.9%
More6.8%
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge –Residential Services
Less90.1%
Equal4.2%
More5.7%
Level of Restrictiveness at Discharge –Community-based Services
Less68.7%
More9.9% Equal
21.4%
Less84.2%
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0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
1,508,005
FY11-12 FY12-13 FY13-14
Academy – 1K
Direct Services – 6K
Training – 958K
Electronic – 400K
Publications – 145K
GOAL
Lives Impacted by Starr Commonwealth FY 11-12
Total Impact: 1.5 million Goal: 1.3
Understanding Our Impact
To calculate Impact we began with the understanding that our scope of influence is larger than actual numbers served or head counts. Currently our Impact figure describes individuals that we likely influence with our philos-ophy or treatment effects. Through our Impact measure we simply attempt to quantify the individuals that are impacted or influenced by Starr. We have applied some simple logic toarrive at a number for those Impacted or influenced by Starr efforts.
Publication ImpactLogic: Individuals who are exposed to our philosophy or techniques are likely to share that information with others. Publication impact is calcu-lated by generating counts from each media distribution and dividing that by the period (monthly). Includes, Circle of Courage Publications, Starr News, Montcalm Messenger, Starr Points.
Electronic ImpactReclaiming Electronic Journal, Reclaiming Electronic Newsletter, Facebook (RYI, COC, Starr, TLC), TLC Blog, TLC Focus E-blasts, Montcalm Website Inquiries
Training ImpactLogic: Individuals trained will then apply that training to their stakeholder group. Training impact is calculated by generating counts from each training institute then applying some logic to that data, based on the job or professions of those we train.
Direct Service ImpactLogic: Families, staff and foster parents are influenced in addition to the youth that are served by our pro-grams. Youth numbers are generated for each program and then multipli-ers are run against student counts. Multipliers are based on average family size and the assumed relationships of youth with their family. A conserva-tive count is applied to residential and STL due to anticipated quality of family relationships. Average family size is 2.6 for our programs.
Starr Detroit AcademyLogic: We apply the average family size multiplier (2.6) to the staff and students at Starr Detroit Academy.
12-Month Post Discharge Satisfaction Measure
Percent of youth who feel that their relationship
with their families is improving
80% rated themselves as better off than before
they entered Starr’s care.
Average Age (at intake)
13.53 yrs
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TLC receives grant for online military family resource
A lack of understanding can often leave military veterans feeling isolated and helpless upon
returning home from deployments. Through a $20,000 grant from the American Legion
Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC),
a member of the Starr Global Learning Network, is changing this troubling trend.
The grant is being utilized in the form of a web-based service called, “Trauma Resource
Center for Military Families and Professionals.” This resource is a one-stop website for
useable, age-specific information. Because many people do not seek help due to the cost,
this service is free for families. TLC aims to help families get the necessary guidance
regardless of their financial situation.
“Being able to offer our military veterans a free service to help them, as well as their families,
deal with the trauma of war is invaluable,” said Caelan Kuban, Director of TLC. “We are so grateful to the
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation for helping us make this tool available to our veterans.”
Typical grief and trauma responses are included, as well as information on how parents can help their children
cope with concerns or feelings they may have. This consists of downloadable activities and worksheets to
engage children and calm their anxieties. Links to other helpful websites are provided as well.
Many veterans find it difficult to get help from practitioners outside of the military. With the grant from the
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc., TLC is striving to make the psychological and physical
drain on military families more manageable.
UNLEASHINGTHEIR
POTENTIAL
I found myself overly
concerned with my
appearance and pop-
ularity. I started to fall
into peer pressure to
maintain my status
and began drinking and
smoking. I was used by
boyfriends and lied to
my parents. I took an
overdose and landed
in the hospital for three
weeks with liver dam-
age. During the time I’ve
been with Starr, I realize
that this is exactly the
change that I needed.
I’m learning to take
responsibility for my
actions.
– Annie
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Named Endowments:We are pleased to recognize our friends who have fully funded
named endowments and endowed scholarships for Starr
Commonwealth. The income from these gifts is used to provide
services and scholarships, while the principal is kept intact.
Charles & Russell Amidon Endowment Fund
Norma T. Anderson Endowment Fund
John M. Ankrum & Murphy Swindell Endowment Fund
Mildred Asselstine Endowment Fund
Lee and Merle Baker Endowment Fund
Kathleen Barnett Endowment Fund
Robert O. & Edna I. Barstow Endowment Fund
Lillian H. Beach Endowment Fund
Roy W. Watula & Ernest C. Beckman Endowment Fund
Jim & Wanda Bolton Endowment Fund
Irma M. Bradley Memorial Endowment Fund
Fred M. & Maude Brakeman & Blanche VanDyke Endowment Fund
Brasseur Family Endowment Fund
Louise R. Breisch Endowment Fund
Ellen & Erwin Breternitz Memorial Endowment Fund
Kenneth A. Brower, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund
Ashel G. and Dorothy J. Bryan Endowment Fund
Garth M. Bryan Endowment in Memory of Jesse & Myrtle Bryan
Fred C. & Dorothy A. Buhler Endowment Fund
Phyllis C. Clark Endowment Fund
Edward S. Coe Memorial Endowment Fund
David & Edie Cole Endowment Fund
Alice N. Coleman Endowment Fund
Lucille Beebe Coles Endowment Fund
Marvin L. & Laverne I. Colness Endowment Fund
Grace Oliver Colter Endowment Fund for Oliver Cottage
Marjorie S. Cowherd Endowment Fund
Bettie & Jim Cox Memorial Endowment Fund
Alton D. & Phyllis Crandell Endowment Fund
Robert C. & Theresa L. Davis Endowment Fund
Julia Dalrymple Memorial Endowment Fund *
Jeannette A. Davis Memorial Named Endowment
Leland F. & Gertrude A. Deibele Endowment Fund
Dent Family Endowment Fund
David W. & Amanda B. Deshler Endowment Fund
Theodore S. & Adelaide M. Diehm Endowment Fund
Marion & John Dix, Sr. Memorial Endowment Fund *
Anna & Raymond Dowden Endowment for Fine Arts
Hugh C. & Marian W. Downer Endowment Fund
William F. & Mary F. Earle Endowment Fund
Elsie & Carl Eggebrecht Endowment Fund
Patricia Ann Ellis Endowment Fund
For Tomorrow’s Children Endowment
Evelyn M. Fry-English Endowment Fund
Gary R. & Betty E. Faircloth Endowment Fund
Martinus Faircloth Memorial Endowment Fund
Elsie M. Farley Endowment Fund
Clarence E. and Harvey D. Fassold Endowment Fund
I. Janet Field Endowment Fund
Dorothy Jean Fowler and Elizabeth Leone Heaton Endowment Fund
J. Deloras (Cashman) Friderichsen Endowment Fund
Edna A. Frobenius Memorial Endowment Fund
Helen M. Gager Endowment Fund
Susan & William Gillam Endowment Fund
M. Gene Smith and Joseph J. Gondol Education Endowment Fund
George & Judith Goodman Endowment Fund
Evelyn Shores Hall Endowment Fund
C. M. Hargraves Family Memorial Endowment Fund
Harold and Ruth Hicks, Sr. Endowment Fund
Dale & Rita Hollandsworth Music and Art Therapy Endowment Fund *
William Johnston & Ronda Stryker Endowment Fund
Helen E. Jones Endowment Fund
Robert A. & Anita M. Junker Memorial Endowment Fund
Calvin W. & Mary E. Kalte Endowment Fund
Howard W. & M. Josephine Kern Endowment Fund
Sophie C. Kunz Endowment Fund
Charles W. & Alma M. LaFleur Named Endowment
Andrew & Greta Lamberson Endowment Fund
Jerry Neil Lantz Memorial Endowment Fund
William C. & Gladys E. Larson Endowment Fund
Lauff Family Endowment Fund
Frances Lehmann Memorial Endowment Fund *
John & Judy Lore Endowment Fund
Betty Lowman Memorial Endowment Fund *
Carl G. & Betty L. Maple Endowment Fund
Ruth & Russ Mawby for Continuing Education Named Endowment
Ruth & Russ Mawby for the Fine Arts Named Endowment
Edward F. & Sarah McCauley Family Endowment Fund
Donald J. & Dorothy C. McIntosh Endowment Fund
Gladsome Circle “There’s no such thing as a bad child.”
Gladsome Circle recognizes our friends who fund named endowments,
endowed scholarships, charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts.
These planned gifts secure the future financial stability of Starr
Commonwealth. Each member of Gladsome Circle receives a limited
edition print of “The Old Barn,” depicting Floyd Starr’s original barn
and the story of its significance, as well as other benefits.
Gladsome Circle celebrates the ongoing mission of Starr Common-
wealth and our friends who ensure that our services are available to
children in need as long as these services are needed.
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Chandan Mehta Endowment Fund
Mary L. Melvin Endowment Fund
Peter J. E. Mitchell Endowment Fund
Phyllis Mitchell Memorial Endowment Fund
Stewart Payne Moffatt Endowment Fund for Payne Family Cottage
Francis E. Morse Endowment Fund
Arlin E. & Barbara A. Ness Endowment Fund
Keith O. Palmer Endowment Fund
Verne and Marlene Plassman Endowment Fund
George and Joan Staudt Pracy Memorial Endowment Fund
Glen & Joan Rager Endowment Fund
Margaret Ann Riecker Endowment Fund
George & Sandy Ropp Endowment Fund
William Sallach Memorial Endowment Fund *
Gail M. Seitz Endowment Fund
Herbert & Christine Sellers Memorial Endowment Fund
Chad M. Shelton Memorial Endowment Fund
Charles E. Shontz Endowment Fund
Lora M. Sims Endowment Fund
Doris E. Slater Endowment Fund
Christopher L. & Cathy L. Smith Endowment Fund
Jessie L. Soars & Janet Soars Platt Endowment Fund
Spade Family Endowment Fund
Virginia Z. Spieth Endowment Fund
David & Elta Starr Endowment Fund
Edward S. & Clara H. Starr Endowment Fund
John F. Starr Endowment Fund
Paul Stearns Named Endowment Fund
William K. Stoffer Endowment Fund
Milton & Ella Stover Endowment Fund
Richard W. & Jonsie M. Sturgis Endowment Fund
Margaret I. Syring Endowment Fund
Vivian B. Tate Endowment Fund
Dr. Carl S. & Florence Taylor Endowment Fund
Kurt O. Tech II Endowment Fund
Wilbert and Mary Thiltgen Endowment Fund
Eunice & Roger Thompson Endowment Fund
Joseph A. & Judith S. Valentine Endowment Fund
Starr Detroit Academy changing lives on Detroit’s east side
Starr Detroit Academy, a K-5 public charter school located in
Harper Woods, was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Walton
Family Foundation. The grant is part of a foundation initiative,
The Public Charter Startup Grant Program.
The foundation’s goal is to invest in programs that allow
parents to choose high-performing schools as a way to create competition in public education.
Organizations chosen to receive the grants are primarily serving low-income areas in targeted geographic
locations with the ability to significantly raise student achievement. The academy’s mission is to prepare
students for academic mastery, college, work and life.
“The Walton Family Foundation’s generous grant will assist us in creating positive change in Detroit,”
said Jeremy Vidito, School Director of Starr Detroit Academy. “As we move forward with this very important
work, we are fortunate to have their support. With the foundation’s help, we can change the lives of
children and families in Detroit, helping kids attain the ultimate goal of receiving a college degree.”
GR
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TSWarren and Maria Van Wicklin Endowment Fund
Madeline G. & Leonard O. Weidman Endowment Fund
Robert Reino Williams Endowment Fund
Ralph Lindsay Williamson Memorial Endowment Fund
Haslet H. Wilson Endowment Fund for Fine Arts
Wayne L. Yanz Endowment Fund
John E. & Catherine C. Yarnelle Endowment Fund
Harold H. & Geneva B. Youngs Endowment Fund
* Restricted to the Hannah Neil Center Foundation
Scholarship Funds:
Charles and Evelyn Munford Scholarship
Christian and Emma L. Breisch Scholarship
Clyde and Kathy LeTarte Scholarship Fund
Collins Carter Scholarship
Earl F. and V. Eileen Payne Scholarship
F. Floyd Kent Scholarship
Floyd Starr Scholarship
Frederick and Anne Raisch Scholarship
Harry C. Moores Scholarship
Herbert J. and Ruth Ann Richmond Scholarship
Jane and Dwight Weber Scholarship
John D. and Ruth Gillman Scholarship Fund
Lou Ann and Russ Mawby Scholarship Fund
Mildred J. Carter Scholarship
Miriam and Samuel Crowder Memorial Scholarship
Richard A. and Clara M. Patterson Scholarship Fund
Ruth N. and William B. Pierce Scholarship
Thomas E. and Gayle J. Kolassa Scholarship Fund
Thomas Metz Kent Scholarship
Thomas T. Lloyd Scholarship
Timothy A. Ness Memorial Scholarship
Mark and Elizabeth Schmidt Scholarship
Mary Towler Scholarship
Ubuntu Scholarship Fund
Wayne L. Yanz Scholarship Fund
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Starr Commonwealth to use grant for guitars as part of Fine Arts program
Starr Commonwealth received a generous grant of $3,500 from the
Loraine and Melinese Reuter Foundation for its Fine Arts program
to purchase guitars.
This award will assist Starr in continuing to provide a top-notch music
therapy program, led by a licensed music therapist.
Caring for youth with a vast array of emotional, social and academic
challenges for 100 years has taught the organization that a diverse group
of children respond to different methods of treatment. Music therapy
provides an outlet for youth who may not feel comfortable using other treatment approaches.
“Some children are more comfortable than others in group meetings or one-on-one counseling,” said Jeff
Cornhill, Starr’s licensed music therapist and Director of Fine Arts. “But others respond to different methods of
therapy, including the use of music. I feel that Starr provides a great opportunity for all children to grow and
gain confidence in themselves, no matter their learning style or what they feel comfortable with.”
Starr’s Fine Arts program includes music therapy, performing opportunities and the All Starr Choir, a group
of talented youth singers and musicians, among others.
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When I first came to
Starr Columbus, I was a
young, shy, depressed,
soft spoken, keep
to myself kind of kid.
I started to look at the
Starr staff like they
were mother and father
figures in my life. They
paid the way for me
to attend college tours,
and they also paid the
way for me to take my
G.E.D test. My relation-
ship with my father has
improved. I’ve learned
that there are people
out there who do care
for others, and that it is
never too late to turn
your life around.
– Javon
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Starr Commonwealth awarded grant for pool renovation
Starr Commonwealth received a $30,000 grant from the
Helen L. Kay Charitable Trust to assist with renovations to the pool
in the Towsley Center for Recreation on the Albion campus.
The pool, built in 1990, is an integral part of Starr’s Physical
Education program. It is used on a daily basis by Starr staff and
students. The pool helps to ensure that each youth learns to
swim and receives instruction in water safety.
Repairs included removal of the existing pool deck and drainage, installing a new drainage system,
pouring and finishing concrete and installing new ceramic tile.
“The pool renovations improve safety for both staff and students,” said Rich Mattea, Supervisor at the
Towsley Center. “It’s such an important aspect of our physical education program, and these repairs
allow staff and students to enjoy the pool for years to come.”
Physical activity is a critical portion of Starr’s treatment model, as the organization is focused on
physical, emotional and psychological wellness.
GR
AN
TSI am a senior in high
school. Before coming
to Starr Commonwealth,
I never believed in my-
self and relied on others
for my identity. I had
a horrible self-image
problem. At one point
in my life, I allowed two
guys to lead me down
a negative road that
continued for two years.
I tried to escape all of
my hurt, anger, and
frustration by turning
to alcohol. This escape
almost cost me my life.
Since I have been at
Starr, I have learned to
appreciate myself for
who I am and not what
other people think.
– Liz
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Board of Trustees
Kyle Caldwell, ChairProgram DirectorCharles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI
Michael Leach, Vice ChairChief Financial OfficerNationwide InsuranceColumbus, OH
Tom Kolassa, SecretarySenior Vice President Hub InternationalBattle Creek, MI
Honorable Eugene A. Moore, Immediate Past ChairChief Probate Judge (Retired)Oakland CountyPontiac, MI
Wally BakareVice President, OperationsTime Warner CableMid Ohio DivisionColumbus, OH
Scott BennettVice President UBS Financial ServicesBirmingham, MI
Ralph J. BurrellPresident and CEO SymCon, Inc.Detroit, MI
Craig CarrelPresident and PartnerTeam 1 PlasticsAlbion, MI
Dr. Velma ClayDirector of Equal Employment Opportunity (Retired)Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal CenterBattle Creek, MI
Honorable John HallacyDistrict Court Judge10th District CourtBattle Creek, MI
Lawrence GivensBlackmond and Givens, Inc.Southfield, MI
George A. GoodmanYpsilanti, MI
Jack KresnakJournalist / Child AdvocateLivonia, MI
Dr. Pamela LemerandProfessorEastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
Albert LittleVice President and Business Development OfficerGreenleaf TrustKalamazoo, MI
William C. RandsManaging PartnerSagres Partners, L.P.Grosse Pointe, MI
Cornelia RomanowskiEducatorShavertown, PA
Erick StewartPresidentStewart Industries LLCBattle Creek, MI
Gary TaylorOwnerTaylor Auto Sales Inc.Van Wert, OH
Bruce Vande VusseAttorney Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.Farmington Hills, MI
George WilsonGeneral AgentWilson Insurance ServicesGilbert Wiseman AgencyFlint, MI
Trustees Emeritus
Margaret Starr LeutheuserDaughter of Floyd StarrHaverford, PA
Michael J. GableHuman Resources ExecutiveOrlans Associates, PCTroy, MI
George D. GoodmanExecutive Director (Retired)Michigan Municipal LeagueAnn Arbor, MI
Dr. Russell G. MawbyChairman EmeritusW.K. Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI
William K. Stoffer Chairman and CEOAlbion Machine & Tool Co.Albion, MI
Honorary Trustees
Anne Willson DupréGranddaughter of Floyd StarrToronto, Canada
Diana Starr LangleyMontecito, CA
Sylvia Starr RicheyGranddaughter of Floyd StarrSeal Beach, CA
President Emeritus
Arlin E. NessPresident EmeritusAnthem, AZ
*All Officers and Trustees
can be reached at the following
address and phone number:
Starr Commonwealth
13725 Starr Commonwealth Rd.
Albion, MI 49224
517.629.5591
Officers
Martin L. Mitchell, Ed.D.President Chief Executive Officer
Wm. Chuck Jackson, MAExecutive Vice PresidentChief Clinical Officer
Christopher L. Smith, BBA., CPAExecutive Vice PresidentChief Financial Officer
Elizabeth A. Carey, MSWExecutive Vice PresidentChief Strategy Officer
Gary Q. Tester, MRCExecutive Vice PresidentChief Development Officer
Governance and Oversight
Board attendance for fiscal year 2012 was 72%
Starr Commonwealth Board
of Trustees meets regularly to review
performance measures of our organ-
ization including budgets, fundraising
practices, financial policies and
program quality.
Percentage of ContributionsSpent on Fundraising
Starr Commonwealth is a Better
Business Bureau Accredited Charity.
With a focus on efficiency, Starr is
pleased to report that in 2011-2012,
less than 17 cents of each dollar raised
was used for fundraising expenses.
The national average is 24 cents in the
dollar. That means more of your dollar
directly goes toward the benefit of
children and families benefitting from
Starr programs and services.
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Financial Summary
Starr Commonwealth Statement of Activities for the year ended September 30, 2012 000 omitted
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Net Assets Net Assets Net Assets Total Change in Net Assets for year ended September 30, 2012 83 (3,923) 808 (3,032) Net Assets - Beginning of Year 1,398 12,759 53,070 67,227 Net Assets - End of Year 1,481 8,836 53,878 64,195
Notes:
*Non-operating and other income consists of interest, dividends, and capital gains net of investment income appropriated for operations, changes in the value of perpetual and remainder trusts, and transfers from Temporarily Restricted to Unrestricted Net Assets.
This is an unaudited summary financial report. A complete audited report, including the opinion of independent certified public accountants, is available upon request.
Expenses
• Residential Treatment Services 18,297
• Community-based Services 6,186
• Home Based Services 1,743
• Clinical Support 202
• Leadership & Training 2,894
• General & Administration 7,703
• Fundraising 910
• Other Expenses** 5,189
Total 43,124
Revenue
• Agency Fees 24,417
• Contributions 2,877
• Investment Income Appropriated 3,172
• Non Operating and Other Income* 9,626
Total 40,092
24% 61%
12%
42%
8%
7%
18%
7%
14%4%
1 %
2 %
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