Second Star Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in MATTITUCK, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 21 grants totaling $205K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$205K
Grant Count
21
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Second Star Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Second Star Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in MATTITUCK, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 21 grants totaling $205K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | — |
| Expenses | $215,324 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $215,324 |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Nf Animal Welfare League ($125,000), First Presbyterian Congregational C ($50,000), Mara Elephant Project ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PECONIC LAND TRUST SOUTHAMPTON, NY | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| ALLEY CAT RESCUE BRENTWOOD, MD | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| QUOGUE WILDLIFE RESCUE QUOGUE, NY | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY TUBAC, AZ | DONATION TO CHRITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| PETA NORFOLK, VA | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| PCRM WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| PEACEFUL VALLEY MILES, TX | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| ASPCA NEW YORK, NY | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MIDDLE ISLAND, NY | DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,984 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLEN BERGER | Director | — | — |
| STEVE BERGER | Director | — | — |
| BETHANY CLARE BERGER | Director | — | — |
| NANCY GILBERT | Director | — | — |
| RICHARD WINES | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Star Foundation?
Second Star Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in MATTITUCK, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Second Star Foundation operate?
Second Star Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
What size grants does Second Star Foundation award?
In 2021, Second Star Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $205K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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