Lamb-Star Foundation
Lamb-Star Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frisco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $10K.
Lamb-Star Foundation at a glance
In short: Lamb-Star Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,517
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,057
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $513
- Total assets
- $196,253
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lamb-Star Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sabine River Valley Amateur Radio Association ($4K). Together the top 9 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lamb-Star Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine River Valley Amateur Radio Association Greenville, TX | Charitable Contribution | $3,984 |
| Hope Supply CO Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $1,010 |
| K9'S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Wfaa Santa's Helpers Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Don't Forget to Feed Me Food Bank Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Contribution | $513 |
| Veterans Assistance Dogs of Texas Kerrville, TX | Charitable Contribution | $510 |
| Refresh Frisco Frisco, TX | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Korean American Family Service Center Farmers Branch, TX | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Hooves and Hounds Rescue Sheridan, TX | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,253 | $1,132 | $12,137 | $9,517 | 9 | $12,137 | $9,969 |
| 2024 | $207,258 | $8,083 | $11,909 | $9,851 | 4 | $9,851 | $10,498 |
| 2023 | $211,084 | $211,110 | $26 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lamb-Star Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lamb-Star Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher Bruce
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Lamb
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carl Eric Starnater (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Lamb-Star Foundation
How much does Lamb-Star Foundation give each year?
Lamb-Star Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is Lamb-Star Foundation's typical grant size?
Lamb-Star Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $513, and its average grant was $1,057, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lamb-Star Foundation give grants?
Lamb-Star Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Who are Lamb-Star Foundation's largest grantees?
Lamb-Star Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sabine River Valley Amateur Radio Association ($3,984), Hope Supply CO ($1,010) and K9'S for Warriors ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lamb-Star Foundation?
Lamb-Star Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lamb-Star Foundation's EIN?
Lamb-Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3600485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Lamb-Star Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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