Dancing Star Foundation
Dancing Star Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $826K.
Dancing Star Foundation at a glance
In short: Dancing Star Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,800
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $21,251,089
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dancing Star Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dancing Star Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $28K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Washington, DC | General Purpose | $2,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,251,089 | $2,088,157 | $1,278,087 | $2,800 | 1 | $787,739 | $825,929 |
| 2023 | $19,741,228 | $614,132 | $1,398,259 | — | — | $820,030 | $355,234 |
| 2022 | $19,298,194 | $633,900 | $1,333,589 | — | — | $802,263 | $410,961 |
| 2021 | $23,301,376 | $1,839,428 | $1,324,812 | $27,892 | 3 | $847,086 | $1,441,103 |
| 2020 | $22,507,556 | $451,616 | $1,274,227 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $303,145 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dancing Star Foundation is led by Michael C. Tobias, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael C. Tobias
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Geoffrey Holland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Michael Bostick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Jane G. Morrison
Executive V.p & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $198K, to Michael C Tobias (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dancing Star Foundation
How much does Dancing Star Foundation give each year?
Dancing Star Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Dancing Star Foundation?
Dancing Star Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Dancing Star Foundation?
Dancing Star Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $21.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Dancing Star Foundation operate?
Dancing Star Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is Dancing Star Foundation's EIN?
Dancing Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0343380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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