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    Starvista

    Mission

    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.

    Proceed with Increased Caution — Confirmed Embezzlement

    On October 23, 2025, San Mateo Daily Journal reported on a material diversion of assets confirmed to have taken place at Starvista in an article titled, "Foster City woman pleads no contest for embezzlement from nonprofit." For more information regarding this matter, please see San Mateo Daily Journal article.

    • On January 22, 2026, The Almanac News published an article titled "‘Woman of the Year’ takes plea deal for embezzling $700K from nonprofit." For more information, please see The Almanac News article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SAN CARLOS CA | EIN: 94-3094966
    Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    610 ELM ST STE 212,
    SAN CARLOS CA 94070-3070
    https://www.star-vista.org
    650-591-9623

    Starvista

    Mission

    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.

    Proceed with Increased Caution — Confirmed Embezzlement

    On October 23, 2025, San Mateo Daily Journal reported on a material diversion of assets confirmed to have taken place at Starvista in an article titled, "Foster City woman pleads no contest for embezzlement from nonprofit." For more information regarding this matter, please see San Mateo Daily Journal article.

    • On January 22, 2026, The Almanac News published an article titled "‘Woman of the Year’ takes plea deal for embezzling $700K from nonprofit." For more information, please see The Almanac News article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    SAN CARLOS CA | EIN: 94-3094966
    Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    610 ELM ST STE 212,
    SAN CARLOS CA 94070-3070
    https://www.star-vista.org
    650-591-9623

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    • Additional Information
    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    100%
    Financial Statements:Yes
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    100%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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