Daystar Foundation and Library Inc
Daystar Fdn and Library's mission is to foster deeper and more wide- spread interest in the history of Christian Science as discovered by Mary Baker Eddy and to inspire heartfelt appreciation for her and for those students of hers who faithfully served the Church she founded.
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc at a glance
In short: Daystar Foundation and Library Inc gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,492
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,492
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,492
- Total assets
- $24,259,814
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Daystar Foundation and Library Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Founders Neighborhood Foundation ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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 Daystar Foundation and Library Inc gives
- Giving grew 143% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $10K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Founders Neighborhood Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Maintain Beauty and Safety of the Neighborhood | $23,492 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,259,814 | $3,782,457 | $2,364,069 | $23,492 | 1 | $301,483 |
| 2023 | $22,663,962 | $3,599,495 | $2,299,387 | $25,149 | 1 | $185,569 |
| 2022 | $21,241,202 | $3,283,745 | $2,119,439 | $22,967 | 1 | $71,162 |
| 2021 | $20,330,550 | $3,547,578 | $2,422,975 | $9,666 | 1 | $223,722 |
| 2020 | $19,191,062 | $2,998,316 | $2,396,863 | $18,330 | 1 | $359,821 |
About Daystar Foundation and Library Inc
Based on IRS filings
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc is a public charity, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $301K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc is led by Kathleen W Starrett-Trustee, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen W Starrett-Trustee
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2022
52 hrs/week
$160K (2022) → $176K (2024)
Dixie Aufderheide
Chair
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hiatt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Anderson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Bookout
Accounting Manager & Secretary
Secretary → Accounting Manager & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Troy M Simmonds
Archivist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Mark J Sullivan
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Lawrence
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bea Etienne (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Lawrence (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dixie Aufderheide-Vice (2022) — Chair Then Chairman
- Former: Mark J Sullivan - Trustee (2022) — Then Vice Chair
- Former: Betty Ann Ridley (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Kathleen W Starrett-Exec Dir (2021) — President - Trustee
- Former: Ernestine Bernstein (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kathleen W Starrett (2020) — Executive Director & President
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 $176K, to Kathleen W Starrett-Trustee (Executive Director & President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daystar Foundation and Library Inc
How much does Daystar Foundation and Library Inc give each year?
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Daystar Foundation and Library Inc?
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
Where does Daystar Foundation and Library Inc operate?
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Daystar Foundation and Library Inc's EIN?
Daystar Foundation and Library Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1361940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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