Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation creates lasting change in the lives of orphans throughout Latin America and the world by helping them develop vocational skills. We believe enabling them with these skills allows them to permanently overcome the cycle of poverty and abuse.
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc gave $68K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,469
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $13,694
- Median grant
- $7,362
- Total assets
- $3,269,246
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc
Who Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White Earth Reservation ($32K). Together the top 5 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Earth Reservation Ogema, MN | Digital Skills Training | $31,775 |
| Faa Samoa Pittsburgh, PA | Digital Skills Training | $17,744 |
| Instituto Santa Ana Adjuntas, PR | Digital Skills Training | $7,362 |
| Praire Band Potawatomi Nation Mayetta, KS | Digital Skills Training | $6,000 |
| Friends of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR | Digital Skills Training | $5,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,269,246 | $1,758,265 | $1,438,042 | $68,469 | 5 | $15,644 |
| 2022 | $3,045,854 | $1,440,509 | $1,319,301 | $36,797 | 4 | $3,125 |
| 2021 | $2,866,167 | $1,378,503 | $1,338,696 | $51,080 | 5 | $644 |
| 2020 | $2,828,295 | $1,315,450 | $1,269,618 | $36,700 | 3 | $5,884 |
About Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc is led by Andrew B Stein, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew B Stein
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Karla Osorio
Director - Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $94K (2024)
David J Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg O'Stean
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Prenger
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Scholl
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pelant
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisol Lisperguer Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Felipe
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Taborda
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy O'Byrne
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greice Murphy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Fitzburgh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Owen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Mestman
Director - Marketing
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ricaurte
Vice President - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luzmaria Hurtado
Program Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Genna Revitz (2020–2023) — Director - Marketing
- Former: Patricia Barta (2020–2023) — Vice President - Development
- Former: Thomas C Richard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom D'Amato (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $193K, to Andrew B Stein (Chairman, Pres). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc
How much does Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc give each year?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc gave $68K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,362, and its average grant was $13,694, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc give grants?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's top state is Minnesota, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Puerto Rico (19%).
Does Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Digital Skills Training" (5 grants).
Who are Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include White Earth Reservation ($31,775), Faa Samoa ($17,744) and Instituto Santa Ana ($7,362), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's EIN?
Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1782130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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