Morning Star Foundation
Morning Star Foundation is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $4K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$146K
-8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
+83.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-69.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morning Star Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Morning Star Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Morning Star Foundation is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $4K.
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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 | $146,420 | $160,078 | $166,130 |
| Revenue | $11,967 | $7,958 | $7,020 |
| Expenses | $25,625 | $14,010 | $11,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,820 | $12,406 | $9,010 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,335 | $4,453 | $6,665 |
| Distributable Amount | $15,918 | $14,428 | $13,666 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Calvert Texas ($10,526), Calvert Cemetery Association ($4,000), Calvert Colored and Spigner High Al ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Calvert Texas Calvert, TX | WHEREVER IT IS NEEDED MOST. | $10,526 |
| Calvert Colored and Spigner High Al Dallas, TX | WHEREVER IT IS NEEDED MOST. | $2,500 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Church Dallas, TX | WHEREVER IT IS NEEDED MOST. | $2,000 |
| Calvert Cemetery Association CALVERT, TX | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT REQUIRED BY 53.4945-5(D) | $4,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA | WHEREVER IT IS NEEDED MOST. | $1,000 |
| THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL DALLAS, TX | WHEREVER IT IS NEEDED MOST. | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C TUCKER ANDERSON | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| C JANE ANDERSON MANTEROLA | Trustee | — | — |
| WILLIAM T ANDERSON | Trustee | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Morning Star Foundation?
As of 2024, Morning Star Foundation holds $146K in total assets with $12K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Morning Star Foundation operate?
Morning Star Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Morning Star Foundation award?
In 2024, Morning Star Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Morning Star Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Morning Star Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Morning Star Foundation's EIN?
Morning Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2373236. 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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