Standing Together Against Rape Inc. - S T a R

“The 990 is reviewed by the contract cpa and the finance committee of the board.”

“The organization requires a signature from each employee and board member assuring they have received a copy of the policy and giving them an opportunity to bring forward any potential conflicts or perceived conflicts.”

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by comparing similar positions to a bi-annual review of non-profit sector compensation compiled by the foraker group, a local non-profit that provides resources to the alaska non-profit sector. The board also does an annual evaluation of the executive director which is then communicated by the president.”

“These documents are available upon request.”

“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.”

“Direct fundraising expenses 37,744 investment management fees -3,001 direct fundraising expenses -37,744 investment management fees 3,001 the organization determined that previously issued financial statements included certain errors related to the equity interest in united nonprofits, llc. The balance of the equity interest at june 30, 2019 and 2018 was not reconciled to the compiled financial statements of united nonprofits, llc, and as a result the equity interest was overstated by approximately 715,207 at both june 30, 2019 and july 1, 2018. The balance of net assets without restriction at july 1, 2018 was restated to reflect the appropriate value of the equity interest in united nonprofits, llc.”