Second Star Foundation
Second Star Foundation is a private foundation based in Mattituck, New York. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Second Star Foundation at a glance
In short: Second Star Foundation gave $205K across 21 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $205,484
- Grants made (2021)
- 21
- Average grant
- $9,785
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Second Star Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1600 Camp Mineola Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952
Phone: (631) 722-3204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Second Star Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was NF Animal Welfare League ($125K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other reported recipient-state shares were Indiana (5%), Washington, DC (1%), Texas (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 21 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NF Animal Welfare League Peconic, NY | Donation to Charitable Organization | $125,000 |
| First Presbyterian Congregational C Southold, NY | Donation to Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project Carmel, IN | Donation to Charitable Organization | $11,000 |
| Quogue Wildlife Rescue Quogue, NY | Donation to Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Middle Island, NY | Donation to Charitable Organization | $1,984 |
| NDRI Philadelphia, PA | Donation to Charitable Organization | $1,500 |
| Peconic Land Trust Southampton, NY | Donation to Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
| Alley Cat Rescue Brentwood, MD | Donation to Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Tubac, AZ | Donation to Chritable Organization | $1,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Donation to Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $215,324 | $205,484 | 21 | $215,324 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife rescue, housing, land conservation, and environmental campaigning. For example, Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as building affordable homes in partnership with lower-income households; Peconic Land Trust says it conserves Long Island’s working farms and natural lands; and Greenpeace describes itself as an environmental campaigning organization.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $205,484. Grants ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $125,000 to NF Animal Welfare League, $50,000 to First Presbyterian Congregational C, and $11,000 to Mara Elephant Project. Other listed recipients included Quogue Wildlife Rescue ($2,000), Habitat for Humanity ($1,984), NDRI ($1,500), and Peconic Land Trust, Alley Cat Rescue, Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, PETA, PCRM, and Jane Goodall Institute ($1,000 each). Greenpeace received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Ellen Berger, Steve Berger, Bethany Clare Berger, Nancy Gilbert, and Richard Wines as directors.
Second Star Foundation's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Bethany Clare Berger
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Ellen Berger
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Nancy Gilbert
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Wines
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Berger
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Second Star Foundation
How much does Second Star Foundation give each year?
Second Star Foundation gave $205K across 21 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Second Star Foundation's typical grant size?
Second Star Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,785, across 21 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Second Star Foundation give grants?
Second Star Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Second Star Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Second Star Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Charitable Organization" (20 grants).
Who are Second Star Foundation's largest grantees?
Second Star Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include NF Animal Welfare League ($125,000), First Presbyterian Congregational C ($50,000) and Mara Elephant Project ($11,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Second Star Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare, wildlife rescue, housing, land conservation, and environmental campaigning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Second Star Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Second Star Foundation's EIN?
Second Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3528701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Second Star Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 year 2021
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