Far Star Action Fund
Far Star Action Fund is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. It supports programs seeking creative solutions to the world’s challenges, with a stated focus on STEAM education, good governance, and climate advocacy.
Far Star Action Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,375,506
- +2258.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,998,726
- +10733.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $83,966
- +82.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $356,881
- -87.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Far Star Action Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Second Ave 34Th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 621-1900
Website: https://farstaractionfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Far Star Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 40 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder is based in Seattle, Washington. The four named 2024 grantees listed here are based in Washington, DC. The available information does not state a geographic restriction for the funder’s grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Far Star Action Fund open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $260K; repeat grants $230K. How we count
Medians: $125K first-time, $125K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2023) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LCV League Conservation of Voters - LCV Victory Fund Washington, DC | Political Activity | $550,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $550,000 |
| No on 2117 Seattle, WA | Social Welfare | $500,000 |
| Giffords Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $250,000 |
| Sugarcane Film LLC Bremerton, WA | Social Welfare | $125,000 |
| Senate Majority Pac Washington, DC | Political Activity | $125,000 |
| House Majority Pac Washington, DC | Political Activity | $125,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Climate Power Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Together for Progress 2024 Seattle, WA | Political Activity | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,375,506 | $4,998,726 | $356,881 | — | — | $83,966 |
| 2024 | $185,516 | $46,140 | $2,834,722 | $2,450,000 | 10 | $46,140 |
| 2023 | $1,143,368 | $1,075,305 | $1,118,808 | $600,000 | 7 | $2,942 |
| 2022 | $1,186,838 | $3,055 | $1,704,492 | $1,550,000 | 9 | $2,555 |
| 2021 | $2,888,275 | $4,021,717 | $1,756,494 | $1,475,000 | 14 | $144,449 |
| 2020 | $623,052 | $2,839 | $1,313,376 | $1,085,000 | 9 | $2,839 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support programs in STEAM education, good governance, and climate advocacy that seek creative solutions to the world’s challenges. Its 2025 filing describes its program as bringing filmmakers and films to activist organizations committed to educating the public about democracy in climate change, social justice, and STEAM education.
The website describes its focus areas as climate crisis and the environment; good governance and civil society; and STEAM education and systems thinking. Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 include the League of Conservation Voters, which says it works to turn environmental values into policy priorities; GIFFORDS, which says it works to address gun violence through legislation and public dialogue; Climate Power, which says it works to advance political, social, and economic progress on climate; and America Votes, which says it coordinates progressive issues and pursues electoral reform that expands ballot access.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports no grants. In 2024, the funder reported 10 grants totaling $2,450,000; in 2023, it reported 7 grants totaling $600,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $550,000 to the League of Conservation Voters Inc., $250,000 to GIFFORDS, and $100,000 each to Climate Power and America Votes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David J. Cornfield as president, treasurer, and director; Linda Archer Cornfield as vice president, secretary, and director; and Alison Masako Fujino as executive director. The funder’s website identifies David and Linda Cornfield as founders and describes Fujino as overseeing operations and developing and implementing management strategies.
Far Star Action Fund is led by Alison Masako Fujino, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Masako Fujino
Executive Director
Officer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Cornfield
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Archer Cornfield
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Far Star Action Fund
How large is Far Star Action Fund?
Far Star Action Fund reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What does Far Star Action Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support programs in STEAM education, good governance, and climate advocacy that seek creative solutions to the world’s challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Far Star Action Fund?
Far Star Action Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check farstaractionfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Far Star Action Fund make grants?
The funder is based in Seattle, Washington. The four named 2024 grantees listed here are based in Washington, DC. The available information does not state a geographic restriction for the funder’s grantmaking.
What is Far Star Action Fund's EIN?
Far Star Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3710730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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