Discover A Star

Organization Overview

Discover A Star is located in Universal City, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discover A Star is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Discover A Star generated $918.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $850.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Discover A Star has awarded 152 individual grants totaling $5,249,574. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES WITH A FOCUS ON ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND CHILDREN FACING CRITICAL ILLNESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING LIVES WITH A FOCUS ON ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND CHILDREN FACING CRITICAL ILLNESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Stobl
President
$0
Cindy Gardner
Director
$0
Victor Pagdanganan
Secretary
$0
Nicholas Buonome
Cfo/director
$0
Matthew Sica
Vice President
$0
Jon Dietrich
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$43,668
Related organizations$381,143
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$69,995
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $117,972
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$494,806
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $69
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $423,105
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $917,980

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Discover A Star has awarded $839,134 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A WINDOW BETWEEN WORLDS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE WEEKLY ART WORKSHOPS

$28,087

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF LA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPLY CHILDREN WITH CLOTHING

$70,308

DOWNTOWN WOMENS CENTER

PURPOSE: TO FUND "WHOLE WOMEN SATURDAYS"

$87,273

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SO CAL

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT

$25,000

HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT 18 MONTH JOB TRAINING

$57,500

COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

$76,080
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