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STARS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OPTIMAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, USING A FAMILY SUPPORT APPROACH IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS.FOUR CORE GOALS FORM THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK:ENABLE PARENTS TO WORK;HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL;FACILITATE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; ANDIMPROVE ACHIEVEMENT FOR STUDENTS AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2022
Total Revenue
▼$14.9M
Program Spending
77%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$14M
Total Expenses
▼$11.2M
Total Assets
$12.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$5.8M
Net Assets
$7.2M
Officer Compensation
→$386.3K
Other Salaries
$6M
Investment Income
$58.8K
Fundraising
▼$0
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$11M
Awards Found
5
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $4.4M | FY2014 | Jul 2014 – Dec 2019 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EARLY HEAD START | $3.1M | FY2020 | Jan 2020 – Apr 2023 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | FY2011 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION | $2M | FY2011 | Sep 2011 – — | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EHS EXPANSION | $1.5M | FY2009 | Sep 2009 – Sep 2011 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $23.2K | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 | Open → |
Department of Health and Human Services
$2M
FY2011 HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START EXPANSION
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
Yes
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.6M | No | 2025-12-19 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.6M | No | 2025-03-14 |
| 2023 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.5M | No | 2023-11-17 |
| 2022 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.6M | No | 2023-04-30 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.5M | No | 2022-01-25 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.6M | No | 2021-01-20 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.4M | No | 2019-11-19 |
| 2018 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.6M | Yes | 2019-01-28 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.3M | Yes | 2018-01-10 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.2M | Yes | 2017-01-02 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.2M
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.9M | $14M | $11.2M | $12.9M | $7.2M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $14.9M | $14M | $11.2M | $12.9M | $7.2M |
| 2021 | $10M | $9.7M | $9.7M | $3.6M | $2.4M |
| 2020 | $9.9M | $8.6M | $9.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2022)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2022)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Dr Jennifer Curtis | CEO | 40 | $166.1K | $0 | $1,323 | $167.4K |
| William Leak | COO | 40 | $81.6K | $0 | $791 | $82.4K |
| Deb Salvucci | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sapana Alberts | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Meoni | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ernest | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dr Jennifer Curtis
CEO
$167.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$166.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,323
William Leak
COO
$82.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$81.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$791
Deb Salvucci
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sapana Alberts
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Meoni
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chris Ernest
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta London | Program Director (family Support) | 40 | $121.6K | $0 | $11K | $132.6K |
| Debra Stratton | Preschool Program Director | 40 | $119.2K | $0 | $10.9K | $130.2K |
| Jaclyn Martinson | School Program Director | 40 | $113K | $0 | $16.6K | $129.7K |
| Sherri Dipippo | Early Childhood Program Director | 40 | $110.6K | $0 | $10.9K | $121.5K |
| Amanda Keenan | Enrollment Director | 40 | $113.9K | $0 | $1,132 | $115K |
Roberta London
Program Director (family Support)
$132.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$121.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11K
Debra Stratton
Preschool Program Director
$130.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$119.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
Jaclyn Martinson
School Program Director
$129.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Haas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Wahlberg | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Sawyer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denver Gibbs | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Effie Lee | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gaby Barraza | Director | 1 |
Bruce Haas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Wahlberg
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Sawyer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.2M |
| $2.1M |
| 2019 | $8.8M | $1.9M | $8.8M | $2.9M | $1.9M |
| 2018 | $8.5M | $2M | $8.5M | $2.9M | $1.8M |
| 2017 | $7.9M | $1.9M | $7.9M | $2.6M | $1.8M |
| 2016 | $7.8M | $1.8M | $7.8M | $2.6M | $1.8M |
| 2015 | $7.8M | $1.9M | $7.7M | $2.5M | $1.8M |
| 2014 | $7.6M | $1.8M | $7.5M | $2.4M | $1.7M |
| 2013 | $7.4M | $1.8M | $7.4M | $2.4M | $1.7M |
| 2012 | $7.3M | $1.6M | $7.3M | $2.4M | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
Sherri Dipippo
Early Childhood Program Director
$121.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$110.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
Amanda Keenan
Enrollment Director
$115K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,132
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Lynne Clyde | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maddy Pope | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Morisset | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Saleba | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Findley | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Harris | Past President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Howard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Denver Gibbs
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Effie Lee
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gaby Barraza
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lynne Clyde
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maddy Pope
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marie Morisset
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Saleba
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Findley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Harris
Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Yvonne Howard
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0