Mission
The Organization provides an intensive, individualized academic program for students with multiple learning differences with a commitment to helping them achieve their full potential and lead gratifying productive lives.
Public Charity
The Shining Star Foundation
The Shining Star Foundation is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in San Rafael, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.2M, expenses of $6.6M, total assets of $11.3M. Imperigo tracks 25 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.2M.
EIN: 680221149
San Rafael, CA
Special Education
NTEE: B28
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.2M
Total Expenses$6.6M
Total Assets$11.3M
Grant Records25
Funding Total$1.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Shining Star Foundation
How The Shining Star Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$86
Assists students in becoming proficient in reading, writing, and arithmetic while also providing other support services that help develop their executive abilities
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
HUMAN SERVICES
$50,000
EDUCATION
$31,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,618
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,618
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 25 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Alexandra Ali Singer
Board Member
Andrew Quan
Board Member
Anna Wayne
Treasurer
Ashleigh Higgins
Board Member
Barry Mohn
President
Bruce Saldinger
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.2M | $6.6M | $11.3M |
| 2024 | $6.9M | $7.0M | $11.7M |
| 2023 | $6.9M | $6.9M | $11.6M |
| 2022 | $5.9M | $6.2M | $11.7M |
| 2021 | $6.4M | $5.4M | $12.2M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $6.4M to $6.2M (-3%), with total assets most recently reported at $11.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.