SCOTTSDALE TRAINING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES INC
Mission Statement
STARS’ mission is to transform the lives of individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities that foster independence, connection, and dignity. Since 1973, STARS has served the Scottsdale area and surrounding communities through both on-site and community-based programs that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) build independence, confidence, and self-sufficiency. STARS provides employment services as well as a variety of enrichment opportunities—arts, fitness, life skills, and community outings—all offered at no cost to participants for their personal growth and well-being.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
81.9% | 85.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
13.1% | 11.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.0% | 0.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
7.7 mo | 9.3 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
19.9% | 12.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
80.9% | 92.3% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-15.5% | 2.7% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
26 / 100Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.2M | $4.9M | $3.1M | 81.9% | 157 |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $4.7M | $2.0M | 76.2% | 157 |
| 2022 | $4.2M | $3.8M | $2.0M | 79.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $2.7M | N/A | — | 182 |
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