Private foundation · EIN 27-4208964 · Brookville, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Starmar Foundation

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: 79 grants paid, $242K total, median $1,000. 39% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
79
$242K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
39%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

About this foundation

Starmar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookville, New York, administered in care of Bettina Finn, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Starmar Foundation 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 Starmar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $242K across 79 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Starmar Foundation give?

New York (31 grants), California (5 grants), New Jersey (22 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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