2023-11-08T13:01:07-06:00 2022-12-31 161092347 MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP 100 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 1200 ROCHESTER NY 14604 990 2022-01-01 222702285 STARBRIDGE SERVICES INC STAR 5852247204 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY PRESIDENT & CEO 5852247204 2023-11-07 1 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY 999009999 1 MICHELLE CAIN P00150750 5854231860 2023-11-08 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z NIKISHA RIDGEWAY 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 15158400 0 X WWW.STARBRIDGEINC.ORG X 1985 NY TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM, TO REALIZE FULFILLING POSSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES TO INCLUDE EVERYONE. 16 16 595 18 0 0 2485590 2488889 10745527 12560822 9395 2742 135921 96544 13376433 15148997 0 0 0 0 7932032 10755552 0 0 142135 3934993 4352587 11867025 15108139 1509408 40858 4814747 5259019 792393 1309366 4022354 3949653 X TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM, TO REALIZE FULFILLING POSSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES TO INCLUDE EVERYONE. 1 1 10563365 10419246 SUPERVISED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES):STARBRIDGE OFFERS RESIDENCES THAT ARE STAFFED 24/7 BY TRAINED AND CARING DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR HOMES AND APARTMENTS ARE LOCATED IN BRIGHTON, IRONDEQUOIT, AND ROCHESTER, AND ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD). SUPERVISED RESIDENCES OFFER 24/7 SUPPORT TO MEET EACH PERSON'S NEEDS WHILE HELPING THEM ACHIEVE GREATER PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE.COMMUNITY LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES & SELF DIRECTED SERVICES):COMMUNITY HABILITATIONSTARBRIDGE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS). COMMUNITY HAB COUNSELORS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS AS DIRECTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LIFE PLANS. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS.SUPPORTIVE IRASTARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE SETTING OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE, WHILE ENSURING ASSISTANCE FROM HIGHLY TRAINED DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR STAFF ASSISTS PEOPLE IN IDENTIFYING THE AREAS IN WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE SUPPORT TO REACH A HIGHER LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS. SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOLLOWING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH AND BASED ON THE GOALS AND OBJECTS PRESCRIBED ON AN INDIVIDUALS' LIFE PLAN. STARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE RESIDENCES ARE ALSO CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).FISCAL INTERMEDIARYSUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WITH SELF-DIRECTED BUDGETS TO PAY FOR STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SELF-DIRECTION MEANS THAT INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT WORK BEST FOR THEM. INDIVIDUALS ALONG WITH THEIR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT (ALSO KNOWN AS A PLANNING TEAM) DEVELOP A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, INCLUDING A SELF-DIRECTED BUDGET TO PAY FOR THE STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CAN INCLUDE ONE-TO-ONE STAFF, RESPITE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, CLASSES, THERAPIES, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING SUBSIDIES, AND OTHER ITEMS. THESE BUDGETS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED. 247643 281361 INDIVIDUALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES:INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES (ISS)HOUSING SUBSIDY TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH I/DD WHO WISH TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ALSO MAY BE LIVING IN POVERTY. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 50 INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING SUBSIDIES THROUGHOUT MONROE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. 906483 943281 FAMILY ADVOCACY:INDEPENDENT PARENT ADVOACY NETWORK (IPAN)PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES (TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, WORKSHOPS, FAMILY EMPOWERMENT TRAINING SERIES, THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER) TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD LIVING AT HOME TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.TRANSPORTATION -GO MONROE IS AN ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OPWDD SERVICES AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. MANY INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN MARGINALIZED UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS LYFT AND UBER VOUCHERS AS WELL AS BUS PASSES AT NO COST. FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (FRP)REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RELATED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY. LEADS TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN AREAS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, NORMALIZATION OF LIFE, ACCESSIBILITY TO NEEDED SERVICES, AND PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL.PUBLIC EDUCATIONWORKS WITH SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.MONROE COUNTY ADVOCACYINDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO SERVICES THROUGH INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND ADVOCACY.CREATING A LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERIES TO HELP STUDENTS WITH I/DD IN MONROE COUNTY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PLAN FOR TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH AND INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.TOGETHER INCLUDING EVERY STUDENT (TIES)CREATES INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES BY INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH I/DD IN ALL ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS WITH I/DD ARE PAIRED WITH TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE, INCLUDING DRUMMING CIRCLES. 553389 7518 FAMILY & YOUTH ADVOCACY (FAMILY & YOUTH EDUCATION):PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER (PTIC)PROVIDES TRAININGS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND YOUTH TO HELP PARENTS AND FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS, LEADING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES.PTIC FOR TRANSITIONFAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN NYS WILL BE INFORMED ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES RELATED TO TRANSITION SERVICES THROUGH DISSEMINATION OF TRANSITION-RELATED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES.PROJECT ESTEEM (EMPLOYMENT, SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND MENTORING)RECONNECTS AT-RISK YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION OR OBTAIN A JOB; ACT AS MENTOR TO KEEP STUDENT ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAM. 1047074 909416 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT & DAY HABILITATION):DAY HAB EMPLOYMENT TRACKSERVICES THAT ARE GENERALLY PROVIDED TO 2 OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING, WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DEVELOP GENERAL, NON-JOB TASK SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYABILITY IN PAID EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO DEVELOP AND TEACH GENERAL SKILLS.HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT (HPOG)TRAINING FOR RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD.INTERNSHIP PROGRAMPRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (PRE-ETS) - ASSIST STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONSISTENT WITH THEIR STRENGTHS, RESOURCES, PRIORITIES, CONCERNS, ABILITIES, CAPABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND INFORMED CHOICE. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES (ETS) - ENLIST THE ASSISTANCE OF A COMMUNITY PROVIDER TO AID IN SECURING AN EMPLOYER-BASED (UNPAID OR PAID) WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WITH EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT INCLUDING CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RESUME CREATION, INTERVIEW COACHING, JOB COACHING, ONGOING STABILIZATION TO MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT MATCHING A PERSON'S TALENTS AND INTERESTS.PREVOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT NON-CERTIFIED ACTIVITIES SPECIFIED THAT PROVIDE LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING, WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DEVELOP GENERAL, NON-JOB TASK SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYABILITY IN PAID EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO DEVELOP AND TEACH GENERAL SKILLS.YOUTH EMPLOYMENTOFFERS YOUTH PRE-VOCATIONAL WORK READINESS AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE. 1600463 916934 13317954 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 196 0 595 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X TERRY O'HARE 5852247204 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 ANNE BABCOCK-STINER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORI BARNARD-NORTHRUP AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LIA FESTENSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUANITA LYDE VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT MOORE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT PERDUE CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY RICHARDSON AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL RILEY SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SCHWARZ CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY BETH SPEICHER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA STEPHENSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL VISCA VICE CHAIR - THRU AUG 2022 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BONNIE WATSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HANIF ABDUL-WAHID DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NAKIA VARGAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDY YOUNG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON SCHRAF DIRECTOR - JOINED DURING YEAR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY O'HARE CFO 40.00 X 110582 0 37330 COLIN GARWOOD CEO - THRU JUNE 2022 40.00 X 101333 0 5764 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY CEO - AS OF JULY 2022 40.00 X 120715 0 15054 332630 0 58148 3 0 0 0 0 35657 32955 2338366 81911 2488889 MEDICAID 624310 9587321 9587321 OPWDD FEES 624310 2537893 2537893 CLIENT FEES 624310 411592 411592 OTHER 624310 23391 23391 WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES 624310 625 625 12560822 492 492 3026 776 2250 2250 2250 0 32955 8627 -8627 -8627 DISTRIBUTION FROM CARE COORDINATI 900099 105171 105171 105171 15148997 12560822 0 99286 362712 324276 34396 4040 8893768 7961598 834368 97802 59671 52305 6579 787 720754 631792 79451 9511 718647 629947 79218 9482 9438 239 9199 47063 1193 45870 7537 7537 85217 27995 57222 4976 3779 925 272 103984 78964 19336 5684 534618 344378 183115 7125 702126 660028 38703 3395 260889 259297 1576 16 29557 24445 4641 471 1404 635 769 108455 88330 20052 73 30805 26397 4408 CLIENT RELATED EXPENSES 2158872 2103121 55732 19 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 117479 117479 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 93554 69475 24010 69 MISCELLANEOUS 26687 10449 16160 78 29926 19311 7304 3311 15108139 13317954 1648050 142135 434087 338303 954209 214982 2359743 2934377 44362 51245 3215068 2686314 561037 528754 431965 810870 29344 380488 4814747 5259019 765841 889055 4818 0 21734 39823 0 380488 792393 1309366 X 4021354 3949653 1000 0 4022354 3949653 4814747 5259019 40858 -113559 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2204910 2302187 1343489 2485590 2488889 10825065 2204910 2302187 1343489 2485590 2488889 10825065 10825065 15 14 1099 495 492 2115 100000 140000 141622 105171 486793 11313973 49223379 0.95680 0.96540 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: DISTRIBUTION FROM CARE COORDINATION ORGANIZATION RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 155000 155000 1931501 1670803 260698 379051 376495 2556 749516 639016 110500 528754 FUNDS HELD BY ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 810870 F 810870 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS - OPERATING 380488 380488 LEASE LIABILITIES - OPERATING 380488 380488 X 15044065 -113559 8627 -104932 15148997 0 15148997 15116766 8627 8627 15108139 0 15108139 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS FILED FOR AND RECEIVED INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS WHERE THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO SO. THE ORGANIZATION FILES RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND IN NEW YORK STATE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2019. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 ARE STILL SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL AUDIT BY THE IRS AND THE TAXING AUTHORITIES IN NEW YORK STATE. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,627. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8,627. CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION 32955 32955 500 2200 500 5427 32955 32955 500 2200 500 5427 8627 -8627 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 A PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILY & YOUTH ADVOCACY / EDUCATION PROGRAM CALLED THE SYSTEM INTEGRATION PROJECT IS NEW FOR 2022. THE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PROJECT IS A PROJECT THAT STEMMED FROM RESEARCH SHOWING THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA IS 'RESOURCE RICH, BUT OUTCOME POOR". THE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PROJECT'S GOAL IS TO BUILD AND SHARE THE MYWAYFINDER PORTAL. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 A PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RESIDENTIAL & DIRECTED SERVICES PROGRAM, THE SUPPORTIVE IRA, WAS CLOSED AS OF AUGUST 31ST, 2022. THE DECISION TO CLOSE THIS PROGRAM SERVICE WAS MADE BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION FELT MOST OF THE CLIENTS COULD BE BETTER SERVED WITH SELF DIRECTION SERVICES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE REVIEWS FIRST, THEN IT GOES TO FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR APPROVAL. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO IT BEING SIGNED AND MAILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A FORM ANNUALLY THAT IDENTIFIES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR CONFIRM THAT THERE ARE NONE. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND/OR THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPARES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY TO THE MARKETPLACE FIGURES BASED ON LOCAL SURVEY DATA AND AGREES AND DOCUMENTS THE EVALUATION PROCESS AND FINAL DETERMINATION OF SALARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FORM 990 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PART XII, LINE 2C EXPLANATION THE BOARD HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR NOR HAVE THEY CHANGED THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT FROM PRIOR YEARS.