What STAR Network Foundation does

STAR Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 and headquartered in Venice, United States, dedicated to supporting STARs (Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships) and individuals recovering from transgenerational trauma and Complex PTSD. The organization operates three core programs: TAR Anon™, a free virtual recovery program positioned as supplemental neuro-regulative support for clients and staff in addiction and trauma recovery settings; TAR Tales®, a storytelling and narrative program for survivors; and the annual Scars to STARs Summit, a free global virtual event held on STARs Day (the fourth Friday of May during Mental Health Awareness Month), with the third edition scheduled for May 22, 2026, themed "ACE Studies: The Next 30 Years." Additional programs include the All-STAR Cruise in-person community events (2026 and 2027 editions), and prevention parenting programs being rolled out in hospitals nationwide.

The foundation does not operate proprietary technology platforms; service delivery relies on virtual event hosting, online support programs, and web-based resources accessible globally via scarstostarssummit.org, taranon.org, and starnetwork.org. Its technical footprint consists of standard content delivery, on-demand video, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, email newsletter).

STAR Network's business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven, with the summit offered free of charge and a suggested donation threshold of $25 to support programs like TAR Anon. Revenue streams include tax-deductible charitable gifts and corporate/organizational sponsorships of the summit and programs. Sponsors receive visibility as champions of mental health. The organization is supported by a 40+ partner ecosystem spanning treatment centers (Caron, Ashley, Turnbridge, Ascension), advocacy groups (PACEs Connection, CPTSD Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse America), and professional associations (NAATP, NASW, SHRM). Founder/Executive Director Dr. Jamie Huysman leads the organization, with former Caron Treatment Centers CEO Doug Tieman serving as Chairman of the Board and Richard Grannon (Spartan Life Coach) as International Ambassador.

Name

STAR Network Foundation

Legal name

STAR Network Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://scarstostarsday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STAR Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports survivors of toxic abusive relationships (STARs) and addresses Complex PTSD through its free TAR Anon virtual recovery program, TAR Tales storytelling program, and the annual Scars to STARs Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Mental health advocacy
• Trauma recovery support
• Survivor support programs
• Virtual recovery programs
• Nonprofit mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on charitable donations. The website explicitly states that sponsorship gifts to the Scars to STARs Summit benefit STAR Network and are fully tax deductible.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsors support the annual Scars to STARs Summit and other programs, receiving visibility as champions of mental health. Sponsors engage at various levels to support the organization's mission of education, empowerment, and support for trauma survivors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STAR Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free virtual recovery programming, storytelling initiatives, and annual community events for STARs (Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships). Its core offerings include the TAR Anon virtual recovery program, TAR Tales storytelling program, the annual Scars to STARs Summit, and the All-STAR Cruise in-person community event, all funded through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

STAR Network Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting STARs (Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships). The organization operates a suite of programs including TAR Anon™ (a free virtual recovery program for trauma survivors), TAR Tales® (a storytelling/narrative program), and the annual Scars to STARs Summit (a global virtual event). These programs work together to provide awareness, healing, and empowerment resources for individuals recovering from toxic and abusive relationships and transgenerational trauma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAR Anon A free Virtual Recovery Program for people healing from transgenerational trauma and toxic abuse relationships, providing supplemental neuro-regulative support for both clients and staff in addiction and trauma recovery settings. Accessible globally via taranon.org.
• TAR Tales A storytelling and narrative program dedicated to supporting individuals in toxic abusive relationships through shared healing stories and survivor experiences.
• Scars to STARs Summit An annual global virtual event dedicated to STARs (Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships), featuring speakers, resources, and community for mental health awareness and trauma recovery during Mental Health Awareness Month. Registration is free and open to individuals, professionals, and sponsors.
• All-STAR Cruise An in-person community event for STAR Network members featuring networking, education, and support activities for trauma survivors.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PACEs ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACEs Connection collaborates with STAR Network on STARs Day programming. The organizations share values around celebrating resilience, growth, and community. Joint work includes shared announcements about their collaborative future plans during live events.
• MyWhatIf FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the Scars to STARs Summit. MyWhatIf Foundation integrates AI, storytelling, and immersive technologies for mental health transformation.
• WholeheartedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholehearted Publishing and Wholehearted.org serve as thought leadership platforms for summit speakers including AJ Foxx, Jennifer Hays-Grudo, and Amanda Sheffield Morris.
• The Kennedy ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kennedy Forum, founded by Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy, advances evidence-based mental health practices. Kennedy is a featured speaker and 2025 STAR NeuroLeadership Award recipient.
• Caron Treatment CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational addiction treatment provider supporting the summit. Doug Tieman serves as Chairman of the Board of STAR Network Foundation. Dr. Maggie Tipton is Senior Director of Psychological Services.
• Ashley Addiction TreatmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized inpatient treatment center ranked #1 in the U.S. by Newsweek. Dr. Aaron Ramirez serves as Senior Executive Clinical Psychologist and Congressional Expert Panelist.
• TurnbridgemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health treatment provider with expertise in substance use disorders and mental health. Jack Britton serves as Vice President of Clinical Services.
• The RetreatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery organization. John Curtiss serves as Co-Founder/CEO/President and principal designer of The Retreat model with extensive Hazelden Foundation experience.
• Ascension Recovery ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational leader in substance use disorder treatment with 80+ centers across 35 states. Douglas M. Leech serves as Founder and CEO.
• Prevent Child Abuse AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization advancing child maltreatment prevention. Dr. Bart Klika serves as Chief Research and Strategy Officer.
• National Prevention Science Coalition (NPSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization dedicated to transfer of knowledge from science to public health policies. Dr. Diana Fishbein serves as Scientist and Coalition Director.
• United Against Childhood Trauma (UACT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to prevention, awareness, and healing from childhood trauma. Michael J. Menard serves as Founder.
• The Change CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit focused on trauma-informed, resilient, and equitable society. Jesse Kohler serves as Founder and President.
• Creating Healthier Communities (CHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization leading national social impact strategy. Thomas Bognanno served as CEO for 17 years. Dr. Mya O. Price serves as EVP & Chief Social Impact Officer.
• PromlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth mental health platform. Jennifer Libby founded Promly and serves as Youth Ambassador advisor. Summit youth ambassadors represent the platform.
• WellMed Medical ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaged care delivery company focused on proactive healthcare. Dr. Jamie Huysman serves on advisory board of Wellmed Charitable Foundation.
• Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide nonprofit advancing trauma-informed policy and practice. Jesse Kohler served as first Executive Director.
• Wellmed Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation supporting healthcare initiatives. Dr. Jamie Huysman serves on the advisory board.
• Chrysalis HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services provider participating as a summit sponsor/partner.
• Shepherds MenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen's mental health and wellness organization participating as a summit ally.
• Alliance Practice, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare consulting firm. Thomas Bognanno serves as Founder & Principal.
• The Fateful CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally supporting trauma-informed initiatives.
• United Way BrowardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way chapter participating as a summit ally supporting community health initiatives.
• Richard Grannon (Spartan Life Coach)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Ambassador for STAR Network Foundation. Richard Grannon provides coaching and educational resources for survivors of narcissistic abuse.
• Kids Need BothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally focusing on child and family wellness.
• Society for Global FlourishingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Nova Institute for HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth research institute participating as a summit ally.
• TREC EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and education organization in the behavioral health space.
• CPTSD FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to supporting those with Complex PTSD, participating as an organizer for the summit.
• Family Preservation Alliance (FPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally focused on family preservation.
• Alternative Healthcare Solutions (AHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as an organizer for the summit.
• Family Court Outcomes Alliance (FCOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally.
• HumanalystsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization participating as a summit ally in the mental health space.
• Attachment and Trauma NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on attachment and trauma, participating as a summit ally.
• AVA TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining organization participating as a summit ally.
• Child StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on child development and wellbeing, participating as a summit ally.
• NAATP (National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association for addiction treatment providers, participating as an ally.
• Psych-HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health education platform participating as a summit ally.
• SHRMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety for Human Resource Management, participating as a summit ally for workplace mental health.
• Polyvagal InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute focused on polyvagal theory in trauma treatment, participating as a summit ally.
• NASW (National Association of Social Workers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional organization for social workers, participating as a summit ally.
• WeHealUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer for the summit, focused on collective healing and wellness initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prevent Child Abuse America: Prevent Child Abuse America is a national organization advancing child maltreatment prevention and ACE-related research. It is a major partner of STAR Network and competes in the same trauma-prevention donor ecosystem.
• Mental Health America: Mental Health America is one of the largest community-based mental health nonprofits in the US. It addresses mental health awareness and advocacy at a broader population level, competing for the same donor and sponsor dollars as STAR Network.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is the largest US grassroots mental health advocacy organization. It overlaps with STAR Network in mental health awareness, education, and survivor support, though at significantly broader scale and scope.
• The Kennedy Forum: The Kennedy Forum, founded by Patrick Kennedy, advances evidence-based mental health and addiction policy nationally. Patrick Kennedy is both a featured speaker and the 2025 STAR NeuroLeadership Award recipient, making The Kennedy Forum a closely aligned advocacy partner.

Emerging players

• Psych Hub: Psych Hub is a mental health education platform that produces free video content and training, partially overlapping with STAR Network's TAR Anon and summit content library. Listed as a summit ally.

Direct peers

• The Change Campaign: The Change Campaign is a national nonprofit focused on building a trauma-informed, resilient, and equitable society. Founder Jesse Kohler sits at the intersection of both organizations, and both operate as advocacy-oriented nonprofit networks.
• CPTSD Foundation: CPTSD Foundation supports individuals with Complex PTSD, the same core population STAR Network serves. It is listed as a core organizer of the Scars to STARs Summit and offers virtual support programs analogous to TAR Anon.
• PACEs Connection: PACEs Connection is a core strategic partner of STAR Network focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed community building. It shares the same survivor-resilience framing and co-produces STARs Day programming.
• Attachment and Trauma Network: Attachment and Trauma Network focuses on attachment and trauma in children and families, sharing STAR Network's trauma-informed framing and survivor-support mission. Listed as a summit ally with overlapping audience.
• Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP): CTIPP is a national nonprofit advancing trauma-informed policy and practice, with overlapping mission and leadership overlap (Jesse Kohler) with STAR Network. Both focus on systemic change around trauma and adversity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@starnetworkfoundation
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-networkk
• Instagraminstagram.com/starnetworkfoundation

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