StarVista
StarVista's mission is to deliver high impact services through counseling, skill development and crisis prevention to children, youth, adults and families. At StarVista, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to be healthy and strong. We provide a variety of programs throughout San Mateo County to help children, youth, adults and families who are struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, relationship, and communication issues.
StarVista at a glance
In short: StarVista gave $120K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $6,549,859
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who StarVista funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adolescent Counseling Services ($80K). Together the top 2 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Counseling Services Redwood City, CA | Grant directed from the county to support the mental health of the community at large through these difficult times. | $80,000 |
| Peninsula Family Services San Mateo, CA | Grant directed from the county to support the mental health of the community at large through these difficult times. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,549,859 | $17,439,682 | $18,107,649 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $6,825,758 | $16,273,133 | $16,708,039 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $6,685,104 | $17,109,127 | $16,414,164 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $5,885,692 | $15,170,748 | $16,165,720 | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,141,157 | $15,705,252 | $15,863,057 | — | — |
| 2019 | $4,453,916 | $15,096,170 | $15,092,403 | — | — |
About StarVista
Based on IRS filings
StarVista is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Burlingame, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $120K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
StarVista is led by Sara Larios Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Larios Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $261K (2024)
Alina Lloyd
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Denise Carr Barnes
Hr Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $164K (2024)
Bjorn Remo
Finance Director
Director of Finance & Acct. → Finance Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$149K (2023) → $183K (2024)
Benjamin L Marks
Wellness & Rec. Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Michelle C Woo
Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Lea Berhane
Chief Operations Officer
Development Director → Chief Development, Mktg. & Tech. Director, 2022
Chief Development, Mktg. & Tech. Director → Chief Operations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $210K (2024)
Maguire Jimenez
Cwcrt
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Patricia L Baker
Cwcrt
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Shareen E Leland
Clinical Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024)
Alison Proctor
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chief Ed Barberini
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erick Young
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Yang
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenee Littrell
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Pesso
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2020
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Stewart
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Shen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ret Chief Eric Wollman
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephan Marshall
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Minnig
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Thomas PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennffer Taylor-Mendoza PhD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Shray
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Sheriff Carlos G Bolanos (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Shray (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Daryl Tilghman (2022–2023) — Department Director
- Former: Nancy Quiggle (2023) — Department Director
- Former: Clarise Blanchard (2019–2022) — Clinical Director
- Former: Dianette Washer (2019–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Melissa Guariglia (2021–2022) — Department Director
- Former: Kristin Sun (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roger S Toguchi (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Constant (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Eric Valladares (2021) — Department Director
- Former: Sara Larios-Mitchell (2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Elaine Cummings (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Seth Schalet (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Sisco (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Sisco Start (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Charley Scandlyn (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Chief Eric Wollman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Elise Shelley (2019) — Board Member · Filing note: Ended 219
- Former: Mark Constant Start (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Ehrhorn (2019) — Department Director
- Former: Sanjay Aggarwal (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $261K, to Sara Larios Mitchell (Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about StarVista
How much does StarVista give each year?
StarVista gave $120K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
How large is StarVista?
StarVista reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.4M.
What is StarVista?
StarVista is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Burlingame, CA. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does StarVista operate?
StarVista has awarded grants in California.
What is StarVista's EIN?
StarVista's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3094966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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