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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$186K
-83.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+308.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$245K
+185.8% YoY
About Far Star Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Far Star Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $186K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $185,516 | $1,143,368 | $1,186,838 |
| Revenue | $46,140 | $1,075,305 | $3,055 |
| Expenses | $2,834,722 | $1,118,808 | $1,704,492 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $46,140 | $2,942 | $2,555 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lcv League Conservation of Voters - Lcv Victory Fund ($550,000), League of Conservation Voters Inc ($550,000), No on 2117 ($500,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID J CORNFIELD | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA ARCHER CORNFIELD | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISON MASAKO FUJINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Far Star Action Fund?
Far Star Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $186K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Far Star Action Fund?
As of 2024, Far Star Action Fund holds $186K in total assets with $46K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does Far Star Action Fund operate?
Far Star Action Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Washington.
What size grants does Far Star Action Fund award?
In 2024, Far Star Action Fund awarded 10 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $245K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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