Discover a Star
Universal City, California · EIN 954495513 · Private foundation
Discover a Star is a private foundation based in Universal City, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $696K in grants paid and $544K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 79 individual grants from this funder — $2.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Discover a Star funds
Discover a Star's giving carries a documented focus on education, mental health, workforce & vocational training.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Friends Place TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $112K | 2023 |
| Covenant House California TO SUPPORT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT | Hollywood, CA | $106K | 2019 |
| Downtown Womens Center TO FUND "WHOLE WOMEN SATURDAYS" | Los Angeles, CA | $87K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Discover a Star
Discover a Star's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at universalstudioshollywood.com/das.
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Frequently asked questions about Discover a Star
- Does Discover a Star accept grant applications?
- Discover a Star's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Discover a Star fund?
- Discover a Star's grants focus on education. Example recipients include My Friends Place, Covenant House California, Downtown Womens Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Discover a Star give in grants?
- Discover a Star reported $696K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 79 grants.
- Where is Discover a Star located?
- Discover a Star is based in Universal City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954495513.
- How can I find foundations similar to Discover a Star?
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