Private foundation · EIN 95-3767859 · Los Angeles, California

Fran & Ray Stark 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: 51 grants paid, $3.7M total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$3.7M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of art in the community$983K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$800K
Academy FoundationLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of theatrical and performing arts in the community$500K
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTEducational institutions and programs$250K
The Willows Community SchoolCulver City, CAEducational institutions and programs$235K
Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of art in the community$230K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAPrograms and resources for formerly gang involved and recently incarcerated men and women$105K
Los Angeles Lgbtq CenterLos Angeles, CAEducational institutions and programs$75K
Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of art in the community$50K
Museum of Modern Art - Annual FundNew York, NYPreservation and promotion of art in the community$50K
Los Angeles Nomadic DivisionLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of art in the community$30K
Library of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Motion Picture and Television FundWoodland Hills, CAPreservation and promotion of theatrical and performing arts in the community$25K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$25K
Foundation for Art & Preservation in EmbassiesWashington, DCPreservation and promotion of art in the community$20K
Museum of Modern Art - Intl CouncilNew York, NYPreservation and promotion of art in the community$20K
UC RegentsOakland, CAGeneral support$17K
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$15K
Tate Americas FoundationNew London, NYPreservation and promotion of art in the community$15K
The Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CAEducational institutions and programs$15K
The John Thomas Dye SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducational institutions and programs$15K
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCPreservation and promotion of theatrical and performing arts in the community$15K
Friends of FaiNew York, NYGeneral support$12K
The Music CenterLos Angeles, CAPreservation and promotion of theatrical and performing arts in the community$11K
Cedars-Sinai Women's GuildLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Children's Institute IncLos Angeles, CATreatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect$10K
Circle of Children PreschoolSanta Monica, CAEducational institutions and programs$10K
Hearst Castle Preservation FoundationSan Ramon, CAPrograms for historic preservation$10K
House Institute FoundationLos Angeles, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$10K
LA PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Marlborough SchoolLos Angeles, CAEducational institutions and programs$10K
Serpentine Americas FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
The ColleaguesSanta Monica, CATreatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect$10K
UCLA School of Theater Film and TelevisionLos Angeles, CAEducational institutions and programs$10K
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NYPreservation and promotion of art in the community$10K
Yo San University of Traditional Chinese MedicineLos Angeles, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$10K
Children's Diabetes FoundationAurora, COGeneral support$8,700
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CAPreservation and promotion of art in the community$5,000
Harvard-Westlake SchoolStudio City, CAEducational institutions and programs$5,000
LA ConservancyLos Angeles, CAPrograms for historic preservation$5,000
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJGeneral support$5,000
The Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationSimi Valley, CAPrograms for historic preservation$5,000
American Ballet TheatreNew York, NYPreservation and promotion of theatrical and performing arts in the community$4,000
Los Angeles BalletLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$3,316
Save Venice IncNew York, NYGeneral support$2,800
The Kathi Koll FoundationIrvine, CAMedical programs, research, education and disease prevention$2,500
United Friends of the ChildrenLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,500
World Monuments FundNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Farrah Fawcett FoundationLos Angeles, CATo advance the research and related support for cancer related causes specific to hpv-related cancers$2,250
The Buckley SchoolSherman Oaks, CAGeneral support$150

By state: California 36 · Connecticut 1 · New York 10 · District of Columbia 2 · Colorado 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Fran & Ray Stark Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Breslauer Jacobson Rutman Sherman, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 Fran & Ray Stark 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 Fran & Ray Stark Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.7M across 51 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fran & Ray Stark Foundation give?

California (36 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), New York (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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