How to apply
Request formal grant application from foundation or download it from website Contact: The Howard E Stark Charitable Found, 466 Warren Wright Rd, Belchertown, Ma, 5165968929, STARKFOUNDATIONGRANTS@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: Variable Restrictions: Northeast 501c3 organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Together Dog RescueLeverett, MA | Capital campaign contribution | $100K |
| Reaching Out Community ServicesBrooklyn, NY | Program services | $25K |
| Better Together Dog RescueLeverett, MA | Program services | $25K |
| The Northampton Survival CenterNorthampton, MA | Program services | $25K |
| Ace Programs for the HomelessLong Island City, NY | Program services | $25K |
| Circle of HopeNeedham, MA | Program services | $25K |
| Amherst Survival CenterNorth Amherst, MA | Programs Services | $25K |
| Neighbors TogetherBrooklyn, NY | Program Services | $25K |
| Xavier MissionNew York, NY | Program services | $20K |
| Bread and RosesLawrence, MA | Program services | $20K |
| Mission of DeedsReading, MA | Program services | $15K |
| Mommas IncWantagh, NY | Program services | $15K |
| Open Pantry Community ServicesSpringfield, MA | Program services | $15K |
| Old Dogs Go to HelenEpsom, NH | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Jeffersons Safe HavenLeverett, MA | Program services | $5,000 |
| Poofer's PlaceCleveland, TX | Program Services | $2,500 |
| Liberty County Animal AdvocatesDayton, TX | Program services | $2,500 |
| Alaska's Hope Animal RescueCleveland, TX | Program services | $2,500 |
| Better Together Dog RescueLeverett, MA | Program needs | $146 |
| Better Together Dog RescueLeverett, MA | Program needs | $139 |
By state: Massachusetts 11 · New York 5 · Texas 3 · New Hampshire 1
About this foundation
Howard E Stark Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Haydenville, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jennifer a Franz, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Howard E Stark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request formal grant application from foundation or download it from website Deadlines: Variable.
How much does Howard E Stark Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $378K across 20 grants, a median of $18K.
Where does Howard E Stark Foundation give?
Massachusetts (11 grants), New York (5 grants), Texas (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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