STARR has served 1,019+ youth since 2012 with 8,500+ program hours, all at no cost to families. Donations directly fund materials, staff, and safe learning spaces for Robotics & Coding, Arts & Design, Science Lab, Engineering, and more.
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🔒 Secure & tax-deductible · STARR CSI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Transparency matters; here's how gifts are used.
Materials, equipment, and instructor time for STEAM programs.
Safe, well-equipped learning spaces and background-checked staff.
Reaching families and removing barriers to access.
Keeping STARR running efficiently and accountably.
Every act of generosity, large or small, strengthens our community.
Become a sustaining investor with automatic monthly gifts. Monthly giving helps us plan programs further in advance and reach more youth throughout the year. You can update or cancel anytime; just contact us or use the link in your confirmation email.
Donate equipment, supplies, or program materials directly to STARR. Current high-need items include laptops and tablets, robotics kits, art supplies, and science lab materials. Contact us to confirm current needs before purchasing, as we want every gift to land where it’s most useful.
Many employers will match charitable gifts dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact at no extra cost to you. Check with your HR department or company intranet to see if your employer has a matching gift program, then submit STARR CSI (EIN available upon request) as the recipient.
Leave a lasting legacy by including STARR CSI in your estate plans, will, or trust. Planned gifts, no matter the size, help us sustain no-cost STEAM programs for generations to come. We welcome conversations about legacy giving and can provide documentation for your attorney or financial advisor.
"My daughter was shy about trying new things. After a year in STARR's robotics program, she's leading her team's presentations and can't wait for the next Robotics Showcase."
– A STARR Parent, San Jose CA
STARR Community Services International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Annual reports and financials are available upon request.
Yes, STARR is a registered nonprofit and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt via email.
Yes, you can update or cancel recurring donations anytime by contacting us or through your donation confirmation email.
Yes! See our wishlist under "In-Kind Donations" above, or contact us to arrange a drop-off.
The majority of every gift goes directly to program materials, instructor time, and safe learning spaces; see the breakdown above.