Bluestar Charitable Foundation
Bluestar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Valley, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $85,611, all listed as general and unrestricted.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Bluestar Charitable Foundation gave $86K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,611
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,783
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,176,283
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bluestar Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 173 Tamalpais Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 250-7621
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bluestar Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mobile Mantra ($61K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares were New York (6%), Florida (4%), Delaware (4%), and Washington (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bluestar Charitable Foundation gives
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $693K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Mantra Topanga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,552 |
| Mobile Mantra Topanga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,059 |
| Artists Space Inc New York City, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Art Rocks Club House San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CA Trust for Public Land Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Small Hope Bay Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gaianetwork Wilmington, DE | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The International Snow Leopard Trus Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wildcare San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Farallones Association San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,176,283 | $29,572 | $91,589 | $85,611 | 11 | $85,611 | $799 | $78,853 |
| 2024 | $2,238,300 | $21,751 | $87,765 | $79,179 | 9 | $79,179 | — | $73,801 |
| 2023 | $2,304,314 | $269,239 | $163,137 | $154,500 | 13 | $154,500 | — | $70,253 |
| 2022 | $2,198,212 | $532,597 | $718,733 | $692,807 | 8 | $692,807 | $506,846 | $83,438 |
| 2021 | $1,348,728 | $11,259 | $67,665 | $56,000 | 3 | $66,890 | $11,244 | $95,694 |
| 2020 | $1,405,134 | $1,164,144 | $35,695 | $27,000 | 2 | — | $52,856 | $32,980 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bluestar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes meditation techniques for people affected by PTSD, stress, and Alzheimer’s disease; contemporary art and direct support for artists; marine conservation and education; wildlife care and education; protection of agricultural land; and preservation, research, and education related to marine sanctuaries.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $85,611. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,552, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $30,552 and $30,059 to Mobile Mantra Inc in Topanga, California; $5,000 to Artists Space Inc in New York City; $5,000 to Art Rocks Club House in San Francisco; and $5,000 to California Trust for Public Land in Pasadena. Each was listed as general and unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie Stevens as president and director.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation is led by Stephanie C Stevens, President, Director & S since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie C Stevens
President, Director & S
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer → President, Director & S, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bluestar Charitable Foundation
How much does Bluestar Charitable Foundation give each year?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation gave $86K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 9 grants.
What is Bluestar Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,783, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bluestar Charitable Foundation give grants?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topanga, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Bluestar Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bluestar Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bluestar Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mobile Mantra ($60,611 across 2 grants), Artists Space Inc ($5,000) and Art Rocks Club House ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bluestar Charitable Foundation?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bluestar Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bluestar Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bluestar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Bluestar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5288182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bluestar Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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