Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodstock, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including local emergency services, arts and cultural organizations, public media, and other nonprofits.
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc gave $32K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,500
- +46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,370
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $420,666
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (12 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says requests should be made in writing; no specific format or materials are required. It states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Helen Nielsen
Mailing address: PO Box 959, Woodstock, NY 12498
Phone: (808) 283-1038
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundati ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 22 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $16K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundati Rhinebeck, NY | Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Woodstock Rescue 5 Woodstock, NY | Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| Wamc Northeast Public Radio Albany, NY | Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Woodstock, NY | Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Woodstock Fire Co 1 Woodstock, NY | Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| Diaz Memorial Ambulance Service Saugerties, NY | Operating Purposes | $2,000 |
| WDST Radio West Hurley, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Surfing Cat Ranch Sanctuary Haiku, HI | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Valley Kingston, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Grace Institute of New York New York, NY | Operating Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,666 | $26,425 | $41,529 | $31,500 | 23 | $34,081 | $4,983 | $22,808 |
| 2023 | $435,914 | $-18,946 | $24,719 | $21,500 | 13 | $24,719 | $22,799 | $19,844 |
| 2022 | $482,620 | $23,052 | $20,879 | $17,000 | 8 | $17,000 | $22,965 | $20,600 |
| 2021 | $480,447 | $64,731 | $24,906 | $23,250 | 17 | $23,250 | $60,184 | $23,503 |
| 2020 | $440,622 | $23,948 | $18,957 | $16,400 | 13 | — | $26,005 | $21,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe emergency medical services, arts instruction and cultural experiences, crisis support, and employment services for underserved women. For example, Diaz Memorial Ambulance Service says it provides emergency medical treatment and transport, while Woodstock School of Art says it offers fine-art instruction and builds a welcoming creative community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $31,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported awards included $5,000 to Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation and $3,000 to Woodstock Rescue 5. The foundation also awarded $2,000 each to WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Woodstock Fire Co 1, and Diaz Memorial Ambulance Service. These grants were reported for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Nielsen as President/Secretary and Corina Roth Katz as Vice President/Treasurer.
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc is led by Helen Nielsen, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Nielsen
President & Secretary
V. P. & Treasurer → V.p. & Treasurer, 2021
V.p. & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corina Roth Katz
V.p. & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan Starr (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Julie Torres (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc
How much does Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc give each year?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc gave $32K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 13 grants.
What is Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,370, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc give grants?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, NY (7 grants), Rhinebeck, NY (2 grants), Saugerties, NY (2 grants) and Kingston, NY (2 grants).
Does Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundati ($5,000), Woodstock Rescue 5 ($3,000) and Wamc Northeast Public Radio ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc reported $421K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe emergency medical services, arts instruction and cultural experiences, crisis support, and employment services for underserved women. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc?
The filing says requests should be made in writing; no specific format or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jonathan Starr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0343990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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