Discover A Star
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Discover A Star is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Universal City, California, registered in 1995, with $1,090,633 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Universal City Plaza Bldg 5511, Universal City, CA, 91608 EIN 95-4495513 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Discover A Star— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating96 mo reserves · +85% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Discover A Star: 96 mo reserves · +85% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Discover A Star— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Discover A Star: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Universal City Plaza Bldg 5511, Universal City, CA, 91608
- City
- Universal City
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $526K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
84.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,090,633▲18.8% | $166,288▼80.4% | $1,330,706▲227% | $1,330,706▲227% | 990 |
| 2023 | $917,980▲18.0% | $850,109▲25.3% | $406,361▲20.1% | $406,361▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $778,033▲133% | $678,555▲83.2% | $338,490▲41.6% | $338,490▲41.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $333,971▲578% | $370,473▲16.6% | $239,012▼13.2% | $239,012▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,263▼94.2% | $317,850▼59.8% | $275,514▼49.4% | $275,514▼49.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $851,957▲4.6% | $790,472▲10.9% | $544,101▲12.7% | $544,101▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $814,684▲21.0% | $712,961▲10.5% | $482,616▲26.7% | $482,616▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $673,269▲6.4% | $645,213▼19.6% | $380,893▲8.0% | $380,893▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $632,841▲12.4% | $802,950▲45.0% | $352,837▼32.5% | $352,837▼32.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $563,130▲7.6% | $553,911▲3.0% | $522,946▲1.8% | $522,946▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $523,565▼0.5% | $537,898▲86.9% | $513,727▼2.7% | $513,727▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $526,352 | $287,764▼58.4% | $528,060▲82.4% | $528,060▲82.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $691,921 | $289,472 | $289,472 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $119K total
9 grants to Discover A Star totaling $119K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,910 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $22,400 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $17,525 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $7,745 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Donor designation | 2019 | $6,983 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | — | 2018 | $7,913 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | — | 2017 | $13,313 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | — | 2016 | $11,722 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Donor designations | 2015 | $13,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Discover A Star a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Discover A Star is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4495513, based in Universal City, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Discover A Star's EIN?
- Discover A Star's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4495513.
- How much revenue does Discover A Star report?
- Discover A Star reported $1,090,633 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Discover A Star have?
- CharityIndex grades Discover A Star B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Discover A Star (EIN 95-4495513) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.