Starry Inc. 
The information on this page was last updated 3/11/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope through counseling, family support, foster care, and adoption. We provide high quality services that have a lasting impact on Texas families. Although we have separate programs we are tied together in our mission to increase the amount of Texas families who are connected and thriving.
STARRY offers comprehensive counseling that's guided by grace and love. We also provide compassionate guidance to families as they navigate the foster care and adoption process. In our Fatherhood Program we take a father positive approach to champion the work that Dads are doing. All of our Programs share the belief that our communities deserve an invested, trauma-informed, and high quality agency to help their families learn and grow. We hope you will learn more and partner with us!
STARRY provides trauma-informed care to clients by using Trust-Based Relational Intervention®. We work to meet the needs of the body, soul, and spirit of children by using the TBRI® principles of connecting, empowering, and correcting.
STARRY's Foster Care program is partially funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and our Counseling Program is partially funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service- Prevention and Early Intervention- FAYS Program.
STARRY currently serves children on an emergency basis from newborn to 17 years old who have been removed from their homes by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) due to abuse and/or neglect.
STARRY also provides crisis intervention services and solution-focused counseling in 32 Texas counties. Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include individual, family, and group counseling, along with child abuse prevention services.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Starry Inc.
1300 N Mays St
Round Rock, TX 78664
Website: starry.org
Phone: 512-388-8290
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 043589689
CEO/President: Richard Singleton
Chairman: Cathey Lowe
Board size: 7
Founder:
Ruling year: 2002
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Ensuring that every child across Texas has a healthy, forever family. We serve children and their families whether they are navigating through the foster care and adoption system or are seeking family support services such as counseling, youth skills, and parenting skills. STARRY offers comprehensive, compassionate services guided by grace and love.
Mission statement
We nurture children, strengthen families, and restore hope through counseling, fatherhood, and foster/adoption services. STARRY's mission is to support children, youth, and parents in crisis through services that protect, educate, and promote strong families.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 6/15/2026 | Building Fathers for Today -- and Tomorrow |
| 10/10/2022 | Adult & Teen Challenge's Restoration Station, Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts, and STARRY's Independent Nonprofit Transition |
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Adoption/Foster Care
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 100 of 1479 | 9 of 59 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 188 of 1479 | 7 of 59 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 420 of 1479 | 30 of 59 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 191 of 1480 | 7 of 59 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $7,109,312 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 10% | 3% | 2% | 5% | 3% | 1% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 2% | 4% | 3% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 66% | 99% | 99% | 98% | 100% | 98% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 6% | 3% | 2% | 5% | 2% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 34% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 2% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 81% | 82% | 81% | 83% | 99% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 97% | 100% | 92% | 91% | 124% | 104% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 80% | 75% | 74% | 103% | 103% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 3% | 0% | 8% | 9% | -24% | -4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | 0% | 26% | 30% | -113% | -5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 12% | 17% | 16% | 14% | 15% | 0% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.71 | 2.41 | 2.19 | 2.17 | 4.61 | 1.18 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.76 | 1.13 | 1.21 | 1.22 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.54 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 4.61 | 1.38 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.40 | 10.61 | 8.70 | 8.50 | 4.99 | 7.11 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.90 | 3.98 | 4.02 | 4.01 | 2.08 | 7.50 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 19% | 26% | 28% | 20% | 12% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 110% | 33% | 34% | 33% | 17% | 75% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $2,220,384 | $1,992,619 | $1,366,415 | $887,553 | $1,981,289 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $534,920 | $818,937 | $713,641 | $625,874 | $604,498 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $29,984 | $108,023 | $108,022 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,755,304 | $2,811,556 | $2,110,040 | $1,621,450 | $2,693,809 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term assets | $369,387 | $583,646 | $459,954 | $0 | $450,190 |
| Total long-term assets | $369,387 | $583,646 | $459,954 | $0 | $450,190 |
| Total assets | $3,124,691 | $3,395,202 | $2,569,994 | $1,621,450 | $3,143,999 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $259,771 | $320,520 | $248,178 | $325,265 | $378,832 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $259,771 | $323,270 | $248,178 | $325,265 | $378,832 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $348,643 | $559,323 | $461,746 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $348,643 | $559,323 | $461,746 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $608,414 | $882,593 | $709,924 | $325,265 | $378,832 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $2,470,481 | $144,228 | $93,806 | $1,296,185 | $2,736,873 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $1,766,264 | $0 | $28,294 |
| Net assets | $2,516,277 | $2,512,609 | $1,860,070 | $1,296,185 | $2,765,167 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $7,430,260 | $8,020,632 | $6,031,543 | $5,993,132 | $3,485,440 |
| Program service revenue | $7,617 | $4,178 | $87,836 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $89,913 | $52,520 | $0 | $0 | $16,162 |
| Other revenue | $599 | $2,643 | $21,533 | $18,412 | $68,164 |
| Total other revenue | $98,129 | $59,341 | $109,369 | $18,412 | $84,326 |
| Total revenue | $7,528,389 | $8,079,973 | $6,140,912 | $6,011,544 | $3,569,766 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $6,059,775 | $6,087,344 | $4,528,661 | $6,214,444 | $3,659,811 |
| Management and general | $1,257,589 | $1,156,723 | $776,218 | $1,086,396 | $12,523 |
| Fundraising | $207,357 | $183,370 | $272,148 | $179,686 | $32,849 |
| Total expenses | $7,524,721 | $7,427,437 | $5,577,027 | $7,480,526 | $3,705,183 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $3,668 | $652,536 | $563,885 | ($1,468,982) | ($135,417) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $3,668 | $652,536 | $563,885 | ($1,468,982) | ($135,417) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Richard Singleton | CEO, President | $213,557 |
| Stefanie Linkenhoger | Chief of Staff | $110,125 |
Compensation data as of: 8/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
The services currently offered by STARRY began when Texas Baptist Children's Home (TBCH) opened an emergency shelter for children in the 1970s. On March 1, 1991, TBCH began non-residential community-based counseling services to children and families in the local community. In 2001, that program became known as STARRY, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. STARRY added foster care to its services in 2004 and adoption services in 2006.
Program accomplishments
Our Impact:
16,161 families and children served last year
19 years of making a difference
Over 25,000 hours of counseling and training last year