First Star

Philanthropy • Los Angeles, California, United States • 51-100 Employees

Company overview

Headquarters	2049 Century Park E, 4320, Los Angeles, California 90067, US
Phone number	+13108825810
Website	firststar.org
Keywords	Research, Public Engagement, Policy Advocacy, Advocacy For Abused And Neglected Children, Foster Youth Education Programs
Founded	1999
Employees	51-100
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Key Contacts at First Star

Peter Samuelson

Co-Founder, President

Delida Costin

Board Of Directors

Ismael Soto

Senior Director Of Development

Karina Garcia-Lopez

Director Of Academy Engagement

Brian Ritchey

Senior Director Of Academy Partnerships

Julio Nieves

Program Director

Deshawn Chapman

University Of Central Florida Academy Director

First Star Email Formats

First Star uses 2 email formats. The most common is {first initial}.{last name} (e.g., j.doe@firststar.org), used 75% of the time.

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{first initial}.{last name}	j.doe@firststar.org	75%
{first name}.{last name}	john.doe@firststar.org	25%

About First Star

First Star works to uplift communities and create change by building strong pathways for hundreds of high-school age foster youth to post-secondary education and successful adult lives. We partner with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to transition to higher education and adulthood successfully. We pursue our mission through innovative, university-based college-preparatory programs, providing technical assistance to stakeholders, and advocating for policy change. First Star was founded in 1999 as a national 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to improving life for child victims of abuse and neglect. Since 2011 First Star has pioneered support programs to launch foster children into productive lives and careers through higher education.

First Star revenue & valuation

Annual revenue	$1,217,327
Revenue per employee	$21,000
Estimated valuation?This valuation is estimated based on industry average for the Philanthropy industry and current estimated revenues	$3,900,000
Total funding	$50,000

Employees by Management Level

Total employees: 51-100

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First Star has 12 employees across 7 departments.

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Funding Data

Explore First Star's funding history, including investment rounds, total capital raised, and key backers.

Funding Date	Round	Amount	Link to Article
2021-03-18	9	$50,000

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First Star Tech Stack

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Frequently asked questions

First Star is located in Los Angeles, California, US.

You can reach First Star at +13108825810.

First Star was founded in 1999, making it 27 years old. The company has established itself as a significant player in its industry over this time.

First Star has approximately 51-100 employees. The company continues to grow its workforce to support its business operations and expansion.

First Star has raised a total of $50,000 across 1 funding rounds. This investment has helped the company grow and expand its operations.

Key Contacts at First Star

Peter Samuelson

Co-Founder, President

Delida Costin

Board Of Directors

Ismael Soto

Senior Director Of Development

Karina Garcia-Lopez

Director Of Academy Engagement

Brian Ritchey