Private foundation · EIN 84-3314175 · Plano, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mjd Starfish 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: 19 grants paid, $500K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$500K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Medical Center FoundatioDallas, TXSupporting Children's Health$200K
Lift for Life Foundation IncSt Louis, MOTowards The Bruce Schneider Memorial Fund$50K
The Commit PartnershipDallas, TXTowards the Opportunity 2040 Fund for poverty alleviation for citizens of Dallas County$50K
Comunities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXTowards The Dardick Family Fund$41K
American Friends of Natal IncNew York, NYTowards mental health programs in Israel$25K
Grant Halliburton FoundationDallas, TXGeneral operating support$25K
The Commit PartnershipDallas, TXSupporting education programs$25K
Lift for Life Foundation IncSt Louis, MOTowards the Fulfillling Our Promise Campaign$16K
Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MATowards community and local initiatives$10K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXGeneral operating support$10K
Project UnityBryan, TXGeneral operating support$10K
Hope's Door New Beginning CenterPlano, TXGeneral operating support$7,500
Jonathan's PlaceDallas, TXGeneral operating support$7,500
Camp John MarcDallas, TXGeneral operating support$5,000
June Shelton School Evaluation CentDallas, TXGeneral operating support$5,000
Mi Escuelita Preschool IncDallas, TXGeneral operating support$5,000
Shiloh Place McKinneyMcKinney, TXGeneral operating support$5,000
One Tribe FoundationEuless, TXGeneral operating support$2,500
A Sisters LegacyDallas, TXGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Texas 15 · Missouri 2 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Mjd Starfish Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plano, Texas, administered in care of Michael W Dardick, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Mjd Starfish 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 Mjd Starfish Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mjd Starfish Foundation give?

Texas (15 grants), Missouri (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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