Private foundation · EIN 20-1450579 · Katonah, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blue Star Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $105K total, median $105K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$105K
Median grant
$105K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
America GivesNew York, NYCharitable unrestricted gift$105K

About this foundation

Blue Star Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Katonah, New York, administered in care of Cronin Cpa, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Blue Star Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Blue Star Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $105K across 1 grants, a median of $105K.

Where does Blue Star Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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