Star C Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
STAR C CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, GARDENING AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT LOW-INCOME AND BLIGHTED HOUSING PROJECTS. MOREOVER, THE CORPORATION WILL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ITS PURPOSES THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GARDENS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH A WELLNESS CENTER.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 64%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 282
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.6 million spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AS AN EXTENSION OF THE SCHOOL DAY. TOO OFTEN THE CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMMUNITIES RETURN FROM SCHOOL TO AN EMPTY HOUSEHOLD WITH NO PARENTAL SUPERVISION BECAUSE THE PARENT(S) ARE WORKING ONE TO THREE JOBS TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES. WE HELP TO ALLEVIATE THE RISK OF BEING ALONE FOR THESE CHILDREN. DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXERCISE, A HEALTHY SNACK, AND SCHOOL ASSIGNED HOMEWORK(WITH ASSISTANCE FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS). LOCAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GIRL SCOUTS, MUSIC LESSONS AND ART ACTIVITIES ARE OFTEN PART OF THE WEEKLY PROGRAM. THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP FORMED BY THE CHILDREN GENERATE A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
- WELLNESS PROGRAM - THE SUCCESS OF A COMMUNITY IS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE WELLNESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTS WHO COMPRIES THE COMMUNITY. THE INDIVIDUALS IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITIES USUALLY HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, BUT OFTEN NEED ASSISTANCE IN UNDERSTANDING AND NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM. STAR-C'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS HAVE THREE GOALS: 1) EACH RESIDENT UNDERSTAND THE LOCAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND THE NEED FOR A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AS THEIR GATEKEEPER; 2) EACH RESIDENT HAS A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN; AND 3) EACH RESIDENT EITHER HAS INSURANCE OR A PLAN TO PAY THE PHYSICIAN. IN ADDITION TO THESE GOALS, STAR-C PROVIDES OTHER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AROUND THE TOPICS OF NUTRITION, HYGIENE, FAMILY PLANNING, CHILD NURTURING, AND OTHERS.
- EVICTION RELIEF - ASSIST TENANTS IN QUALIFYING HOUSING WITH PAST DUE RENT, UTILITIES BILLS AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC USING FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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