STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.4M
-13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.9M
-16.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.9M
-16.0% YoY
About Starfish Family Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Starfish Family Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in INKSTER, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7.9M. Net investment income was $250K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,446,698 | $23,697,286 | $15,933,160 |
| Revenue | $47,148,740 | $47,655,243 | $46,429,457 |
| Expenses | $50,521,872 | $48,724,660 | $45,124,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $250,436 | $250,033 | $268,832 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Focus Hope ($5,315,729), Development Centers Inc ($2,560,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENT CENTERS INC DETROIT, MI | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS | $2,560,250 |
| FOCUS HOPE DETROIT, MI | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS | $5,315,729 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADEEB HARB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN RAFTERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN KIELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA BURNEY-JONES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTIE DONN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY HAIGH FORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERROL HAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE NETSCHKE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JANET G WITKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET LAWSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEAN OVERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDITH MCNEELEY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARIJATA DANIEL-ECHOLS | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK PETROFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHILIP WM FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD SOLLISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY DUNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARA HACHIGIAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $37,004 |
| JOCELYN JODY WAITS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $70,460 |
| KAREN ROBACK | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $173,249 |
| LESLI GAYLE LYNCH | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | — |
| MARISA NICELY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $180,574 |
| ROXANNE BRINKERHOFF | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $235,191 |
| STEVEN HOLDA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $205,461 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starfish Family Services Inc?
Starfish Family Services Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in INKSTER, MI. It holds $20.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Starfish Family Services Inc?
As of 2024, Starfish Family Services Inc holds $20.4M in total assets with $47.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $7.9M in 2024.
Where does Starfish Family Services Inc operate?
Starfish Family Services Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Starfish Family Services Inc award?
In 2024, Starfish Family Services Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $7.9M — an average of about $3.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Starfish Family Services Inc's EIN?
Starfish Family Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2230416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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