Civic Intelligence

Stars Academy

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 61-1993656

Aug 01, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025 • Filed on Dec 08, 2025

Organization Profilewww.starsacademyschool.com
7353 Valley Circle BlvdWest Hills, CA 91304

(916) 646-1400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

14th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$110,700

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

9.9%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

-$32,762

Down $194,248 (-120%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

-$326,757

Down $292,827 (-863%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$293,995

Up $98,579 (+50%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,222,430

Up $110,411 (+9.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,412,624

Up $91,936 (+7.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$190,194

Up $18,475 (+8.9%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KAssets 2024: $161,486Liabilities 2024: $195,416Net Assets 2024: -$33,9302024Assets 2025: -$32,762Liabilities 2025: $293,995Net Assets 2025: -$326,7572025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets-$32,762
Liabilities$293,995
Net Assets-$326,757
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2024: $1,112,019Expenses 2024: $1,320,688Net Income 2024: -$208,6692024Revenue 2025: $1,222,430Expenses 2025: $1,412,624Net Income 2025: -$190,1942025

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2025

Revenue$1,222,430
Expenses$1,412,624
Net Income-$190,194
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Dec 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,222,430
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$40,000--
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,460--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,919$3,189▼ $24,730
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,676$699▼ $17,977
Accounts Receivable$8,700$169▼ $8,531
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$89,894$-36,819▼ $126,713
Other Assets Total$12,837--
Total Assets$161,486$-32,762▼ $194,248
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,406$251,276▲ $241,870
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$42,349-
Other Liabilities$146,010$370▼ $145,640
Total Liabilities$195,416$293,995▲ $98,579
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$400$400→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-34,330$-327,157▼ $292,827
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-33,930$-326,757▼ $292,827
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$161,486$-32,762▼ $194,248

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$-36,819$48,019-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Shayna Turk DovitzHead of SchoolFT$110,700$110,700

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David DoylePresident
Diana TurkDirector
Heleen KleinDirector
John MillerDirector
Liz SilvermanDirector
Robin KirbySecretary
David YodkovicTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$224,441
Program Service Revenue
$976,950
Investment Income
$10,115
Other Revenue
$10,924
All Other Contributions
$224,441
Change in Net Assets
$-190,194
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$837,896
Other Expenses$574,728
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$568,446$142,110-$710,556
Occupancy$309,382$103,128-$412,510
Other Employee Benefits$54,995$13,749-$68,744
Payroll Taxes$46,877$11,719-$58,596
Advertising$38,969$4,330-$43,299
Fees for Services Accounting-$19,500-$19,500
Fees for Services Legal-$19,110-$19,110
Fees for Services Other$12,303$1,367-$13,670
Depreciation Depletion$9,543--$9,543
All Other Expenses$7,486$1,872-$9,358
Information Technology$1,821$7,286-$9,107
Office Expenses$4,352$1,088-$5,440
Insurance$1,915$479-$2,394
Other Expenses$4,419$-19-$-19
Total Functional Expenses$1,078,091$334,533$0$1,412,624
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,924
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,000--
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card$45
Loan Interesdt Payable-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The organizations committees maintain informal records of discussions and recommendations. These summaries are retained by the board secretary and shared with the governing board at regular meetings.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The current President and Treasurer will review Form 990 before filing the form and then will share with governing body.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is provided to directors, officers, and key employees at the beginning of each year, as well as when there is a new person filling a role; any possible conflicts are reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation of the CEO/President is reviewed by the executive board.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No other documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
STARS Academy
EIN
61-1993656
In Care Of
% Shayna Turk Dovit
Phone
9166461400
Address
7353 Valley Circle Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304

Signing Officer

Name
Shayna Turk Dovit CEO
Title
Head of School
Phone
8186811992
Signed
2025-12-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shayna Turk Dovitz
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
27
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
AssetSmart Accounting Services
Address
3336 Greendale Ave, Deltona, FL 32738
Preparer
Paula Suarez
Phone
3862183577
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Unrelated business income explanation Part V line 3B

“Erica Miller, is a family member of Shayna Dovitz, President.”

Cessation of or significant change to any program service Part III line 3

“The school closed its doors at the end of fiscal year 2024, July 31st, 2025”

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Disposition of assets”

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“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.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Erica Miller, is a family member of Shayna Dovitz, President.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organizations committees maintain informal records of discussions and recommendations. These summaries are retained by the board secretary and shared with the governing board at regular meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The current President and Treasurer will review Form 990 before filing the form and then will share with governing body.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The conflict of interest policy is provided to directors, officers, and key employees at the beginning of each year, as well as when there is a new person filling a role; any possible conflicts are reviewed by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation of the CEO/President is reviewed by the executive board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5No other documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The school closed its doors at the end of fiscal year 2024, July 31st, 2025
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Disposition of assets
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8STARS 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.
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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
-$32,762
Liabilities
$293,995
Net assets
-$326,757
Revenue
$1,222,430
Expenses
$1,412,624
Net income
-$190,194
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.29$0.33$1.22$1.41$0.19
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.20$0.03$1.11$1.32$0.21