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1057 W FIREWEED LN STE 230
Anchorage AK 99503-1760
Anchorage AK | IRS ruling year: 1979 | EIN: 92-0071466
PREVENT SEXUAL TRAUMA AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES
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This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 25.42% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 25.42% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 77.31% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 77.31% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Crime prevention (BMF activity code: 406)
Other instruction and training (BMF activity code: 149)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R) or EIN (920071466) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
STAR was forced to close due to "hunker down" orders within the Municipality of Anchorage. We were unable to hold fundraising events as usual and had revenue reduction of greater than 25% from the previous year. We did receive a PPP loan which we used to pay staff, rent, and covered operations expenses.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
While numbers of clients have been lower in FY20 and FY21 due to COVID mediation and community lockdown restrictions, we are unable to reopen to the public because we do not have enough space to safely work and serve clients. Most staff are required to work remotely and provide services via phone and video conferencing whenever possible. We currently manage a rotating schedule of in-office staffing to keep the overall census down. Our Prevention and Education program was greatly impacted since we could not give in-person presentations in classrooms. We were, however, able to provide community and school presentations virtually.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
The heart of our services, our 24-hour Crisis Line continued to be available throughout the pandemic. During lockdowns, our Direct Services Team was able to respond via phone, Zoom, Telehealth, and other various methods (social distancing/masking/etc.) to ensure staff and client safety during call-outs and one on one appointments. In-person Survivor Support Groups transitioned to Zoom meetings. To increase student and teacher access to vital information to help keep Alaska's Kids safe, STAR received funding to replicate it's in person classroom presentations in video format. This allowed home schooling parents, teacher/schools outside of Anchorage or ASD access to our curricula. In addition, in the future it will be easy to access so that if, for example, an activity gets cancelled, an Educator can use it as an opportunity to provide body safety information to the class virtually.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We plan to continue use existing and innovate new distance learning methods to ensure our prevention and safety materials are widely available to educators.
Not Currently Scored
Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R reported its two largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
DIRECT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA, SUCH AS: IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, INDIVIDUAL CRISIS COUNSELING AND S ... (More)
DIRECT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA, SUCH AS: IMMEDIATE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, INDIVIDUAL CRISIS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. STAR RESPONDED TO 272 CALLS WITH THE ANCHORAGE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM. LEGAL ADVOCACY: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VICTIMS OF SEXUAL TRAUMA WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND PERSONAL SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VICTIMS ACCOMPANIMENT TO MEETINGS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL HELP PEOPLE ACCESS PROTECTIVE COURT ORDERS WHEN NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION CAN HELP VICTIMS ACCESS CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH REFERRALS TO NETWORKS OF PRO BONO ATTORNEYS. STAR'S ADVOCATES PROVIDED 2,635 INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICES RELATED TO LEGAL ADVOCACY IN FY2020. TRAUMA THERAPY: THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A THERAPIST WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS RESPONSE, WHO CAN USE A VARIETY OF APPROACHES SUCH AS COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, EMDR (EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING) AND BRAINSPOTTING TO HELP SURVIVORS COPE AND THRIVE AFTER EXPERIENCING SEXUAL TRAUMA. STAR'S TRAUMA THERAPIST PROVIDED 829 COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR SURVIVORS DURING FY2020. STATEWIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE 24-HOUR STATEWIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE. STAR PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT TO 3,945 CALLERS DURING FY2020. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION: THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITS FROM DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTEER FOR THE AGENCY IN A VARIETY OF CAPACITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS A VOLUNTEER BOARD. VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS. AS MANY AS FIFTY HAVE COMPLETED BACKGROUND CHECKS AND A 40+ HOUR INTENSIVE TRAINING TO WORK AS CRISIS LINE RESPONDERS AFTER BUSINESS HOURS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PREVENTION/EDUCATION: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS, TAILORED TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, FIRST RESPONDERS, UNIONS ... (More)
PREVENTION/EDUCATION: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS, TAILORED TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, FIRST RESPONDERS, UNIONS, CORPORATIONS AND CHURCH GROUPS. YOUTH PREVENTION PRESE (Less)
Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R has earned a 88% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Victims/survivors of sexual trauma
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Because of the confidential nature of what we do, sometimes recognition of staff efforts isn't possible. Quite often, we are informed about how a client's life has been saved by one of our staff members. That is about as big as it gets as far as making a difference goes, and we know that there are other clients out there who feel the same but have not been able to communicate it. This particular case was reported to all staff and board of directors and was a bright light in what can be a dark world in which to work.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 83/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 83/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 83 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 4 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (2/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (2/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T A R has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
PREVENT SEXUAL TRAUMA AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
All Alaskans live free of sexual trauma.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Improve awareness of STAR’s services: Branding, messaging and marketing to reach broader audiences Share our story more effectively Develop a Marketing + Outreach Plan
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Prioritize prevention outreach
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: Establish a Public Policy Committee: Annually determine what policies and processes – local, state, federal – need to be changed, and develop annual policy priorities to actively pursue
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
In 2019, STAR's Executive Director was awarded a three-month sabbatical which began on January 3, 2022. Research shows that when nonprofit leaders engage in well-planned sabbaticals, the results can transcend the individual to reach the organization itself. An extended leave can lead to new perspectives for the leader, the board and staff, and often energizes organizational innovation. This has given next-level staff the opportunity to work together to effectively manage the organization by stepping up to fulfill duties normally taken on by the executive director. This includes staff oversight, grant management, program delivery, working with our board of directors, and networking/outreach opportunities with local political and business leaders as well as continued engagement with community partner agencies.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
STAR is an active partner with Alaska's Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Alaska Network for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Alaska Children's Trust, Providence Hospital, as well as statewide and local law enforcement agencies. Other partnerships include ZONTA International of Anchorage, Anchorage Soroptimists, Anchorage Cops for Community, and the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety. STAR collaborates with local, state and national lawmakers to inform legislative policies regarding sexual assault and consent and victims' rights. STAR engages in annual initiatives such as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, International Denim Day, and other awareness activities. Having re-branded in 2020, STAR's marketing efforts have vastly improved, as this is a focus area of our strategic plan. Our Prevention & Education team provides presentations in schools and community groups which includes the National Park Service and NOAA.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
During FY21, STAR’s Direct Services Department implemented a combination of remote work and office hours, that have allowed more flexibility with meeting the needs of our clients while still trying to maintain a safe working environment and keep our staff, clients and community healthy. After almost 2 years of working remotely we’ve seen how this remote work option provides a better opportunity to connect with our clients more frequently and for longer periods of time than the office structure allowed. During FY21 we saw our one on one support numbers double, which was only made possible by utilizing distance delivery methods. We continue to provide in person SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) response, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, and in person services in office as needed. Like most agencies, we are making adjustments as needed to better support our staff and clients during these times. Because of COVID 19, many of STAR's scheduled school presentations were canceled. To aid in remote learning and increase student and teacher access to vital information to help keep Alaska's Kids safe during social isolation, STAR has replicated it's in person classroom presentations in video format; Personal Body Safety (grades K-6), and Sexual Assault and Consent (grades 7-12). Creating online content has expanded teacher and student access to STAR's vital Prevention and Education resources that were only available via in-person classroom presentations.
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