DISCOVER A STAR
AI Summary
DISCOVER A STAR is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the organization awarded a total of $149.9K across 42 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with this funder.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE INITIATIVES TARGET CHILDREN'S CAUSES AND HOMELESS INTERVENTION.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
$544.1K
10%
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER
Los Angeles, CA
$446.8K
8%
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES
Los Angeles, CA
$441.2K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DISCOVER A STAR?
No. DISCOVER A STAR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DISCOVER A STAR give?
DISCOVER A STAR primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DISCOVER A STAR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DISCOVER A STAR fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DISCOVER A STAR make each year?
In 2024, DISCOVER A STAR awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DISCOVER A STAR fund recently?
In 2024, DISCOVER A STAR awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA INC, DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER, and HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DISCOVER A STAR?
DISCOVER A STAR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.