Star Inc
To enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing services and support that maximize independence, promote community involvement, and provide vocational opportunities to help those individuals achieve the life they desire.
Star Inc at a glance
In short: Star Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,786
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,262
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,965,835
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Star Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scioto DD Levy Fund ($15K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scioto DD Levy Fund Portsmouth, OH | — | $15,000 |
| Scioto Foundation Portsmouth, OH | Set up scholarship fund | $11,000 |
| Various | — | $4,786 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,965,835 | $3,740,557 | $3,413,668 | $30,786 | 3 | $140,147 |
| 2023 | $3,657,874 | $3,187,956 | $3,068,342 | — | — | $62,140 |
| 2022 | $3,532,492 | $3,118,960 | $2,495,579 | — | — | $5,138 |
| 2021 | $3,153,866 | $2,138,411 | $1,994,796 | — | — | $12,949 |
| 2020 | $2,756,723 | $2,311,070 | $1,872,539 | — | — | $27,560 |
| 2019 | $2,317,737 | $2,511,945 | $2,242,206 | — | — | $31,769 |
About Star Inc
Based on IRS filings
Star Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Portsmouth, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $140K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Star Inc is led by Charlie Kirby, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlie Kirby
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly Hunter
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$76K (2019) → $153K (2024)
Mark Thoroughman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
$3K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Lavender
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Burke
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karren Griffith
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Klaire Purtee
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leann Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa Buckler
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Stiverson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tony Fisher (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Kelly Hunter (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Star Inc
How much does Star Inc give each year?
Star Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Star Inc's typical grant size?
Star Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $10,262, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Star Inc give grants?
Star Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portsmouth, OH (2 grants).
How large is Star Inc?
Star Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Star Inc?
Star Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Portsmouth, OH. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Star Inc's EIN?
Star Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1124115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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