Star Foundation Inc
Star Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Norwalk, Connecticut, formed in 1993. Its stated purpose is to direct grants to nonprofit organizations for use in their activities.
Star Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Star Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,647,724 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $4,614,954
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,314,436
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,918,062
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,392,762
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Star Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 182 Wolfpit Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851
Phone: (203) 846-9581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Star Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.6M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc Westport, CT | Employment Training Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,614,954 | $5,314,436 | $4,392,762 | $1,647,724 | Total only | $1,918,062 |
| 2023 | $3,984,517 | $696,621 | $110,317 | $2,500 | Total only | $111,856 |
| 2022 | $3,164,295 | $508,186 | $287,663 | $10,000 | 1 | $126,738 |
| 2021 | $3,084,797 | $401,826 | $195,842 | $17,500 | 2 | $156,824 |
| 2020 | $2,633,630 | $363,964 | $253,520 | $5,000 | Total only | $124,203 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to direct grants to various nonprofit organizations for use in their activities.” Its 2024 filing says the board receives grant requests, reviews them, selects recipients, and distributes funds at least annually.
In 2022, the foundation gave $10,000 to Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc. The grantee describes its mission as providing meaningful, competitive employment and volunteer opportunities for adults with disabilities while raising funds for the Westport Library through used-book sales.
Grantmaking
The reported grantmaking figures show one grant totaling $10,000 in 2022, and no grants reported in 2023 or 2025. The 2022 grant to Westport Book Sale Ventures Inc. was $10,000. The available figures do not establish a typical grant size.
The 2024 filing says the board receives requests, reviews them, selects grant recipients, and distributes funds at least annually. It does not specify application materials or restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Mickey Herbst — President
- Mary Grace Giuliano — Executive Director/VP
- John Danaher — Treasurer
- Kate Guthrie — Secretary
- Dennis Donegan — Board Member
Star Foundation Inc is led by Mickey Herbst, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mickey Herbst
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Grace Giuliano
Executive Director & Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Donegan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Danaher
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Guthrie
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Katie Banzhaf (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Peter Saverine (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Star Foundation Inc
How much does Star Foundation Inc give each year?
Star Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Star Foundation Inc?
Star Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What does Star Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to direct grants to various nonprofit organizations for use in their activities.” Its 2024 filing says the board receives grant requests, reviews them, selects recipients, and distributes funds at least annually. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Star Foundation Inc?
Star Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Star Foundation Inc's EIN?
Star Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1368773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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