Nonprofit · EIN 61-1993656
STARS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WEST HILLS, CA 91304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,222,430 | $1,412,624 | -$190,194 | -$32,762 | $293,995 | -$326,757 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,112,019 | $1,320,688 | -$208,669 | $161,486 | $195,416 | -$33,930 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,441
- Program service revenue
- $976,950
- Investment income
- $10,115
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,115
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,924
- Other revenue
- $10,924
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $710,556
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $837,896
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,110
- Accounting fees
- $19,500
- Occupancy
- $412,510
- Depreciation
- $9,543
- Program services (functional)
- $1,078,091
- Management and general (functional)
- $334,533
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $161,486
- Total assets, end of year
- -$32,762
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $293,995
- Net assets, end of year
- -$326,757
- Land, buildings and equipment
- -$36,819
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$327,157
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $400
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,924
- Gross receipts
- $1,222,430
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayna Turk Dovitz | Head of School Officer, Key employee | 40 | $110,700 |
| Diana Turk | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heleen Klein | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| David Doyle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Kirby | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| David Yodkovic | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Liz Silverman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayna Dovitz | Head of School | 40 | $110,700 |
| Diana Turk | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heleen Klein | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| David Doyle | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robin Kirby | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| David Yodkovic | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Liz Silverman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7353 VALLEY CIRCLE BLVD, WEST HILLS, CA 91304-6706
- In care of
- % SHAYNA TURK DOVIT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shayna Turk Dovitz, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304
- Signed the 990
- SHAYNA TURK DOVIT CEO, Head of School
- Phone
- (916) 646-1400
- Return prepared by
- AssetSmart Accounting Services
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 61-1993656 or by the name STARS ACADEMY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- STARS Academy is organized to operate as a CA private school, serving students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The mission is to successfully educate all students through deep academic inquiry and creativity of the arts (musical theater integration). Through STARS Academy modeling, students will develop postivie self-esteem, respect, empathy, and respect for cultural diversity. Students will be provided with the opportunity to problem-solve, self-express, be autonomous, and empowered to take initiative in playing an active role in their learning experience.Expenses $1,078,091 · revenue $997,180
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1993656
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,762
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,222,430
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,222,430 | $1,412,624 | -$32,762 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,112,019 | $1,320,688 | $161,486 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-1993656).
Questions about STARS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of STARS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STARS ACADEMY is 61-1993656.
- Is STARS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to STARS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STARS ACADEMY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STARS ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STARS ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STARS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Shayna Turk Dovitz.
- Who are the officers and directors of STARS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,700 (Shayna Turk Dovitz, Head of School).
- How much revenue does STARS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,222,430, expenses of $1,412,624 and total assets of -$32,762 at year end.
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