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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Connecticut.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | — | $11k | $191k $213k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $124k $139k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 2%
from 2022
From $194k in 2022 to $191k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 6%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY received $190,972 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Connecticut, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Connecticut, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STAR INC - LIGHTING THE WAY reported $17M in total revenue and $17.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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