Private foundation · EIN 93-1924982 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Starry Night Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $8.9M total, median $2.0M. 50% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$8.9M
Median grant
$2.0M
Stays in WI
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICharitable, scientific, and educational purposes$4.0M
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MACharitable, scientific, and educational purposes$2.0M
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MACharitable, scientific, and educational purposes$1.9M
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICharitable, scientific, and educational purposes$989K

By state: Wisconsin 2 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Starry Night Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jason Kohout, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Starry Night Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Starry Night Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $8.9M across 4 grants, a median of $2.0M.

Where does Starry Night Charitable Foundation give?

Wisconsin (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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