Star Mooring Foundation Inc
Star Mooring Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lynbrook, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 16 grants totaling $195,000 to charitable organizations in five states.
Star Mooring Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Star Mooring Foundation Inc gave $195K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,000
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,188
- -78.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $199,699
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Star Mooring Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 46 Stauderman Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Phone: (503) 709-8571
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Star Mooring Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Dandelion ($35K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (36%), New York (25%), Oregon (18%), Georgia (18%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Star Mooring Foundation Inc gives
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2025) to $224K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Dandelion Perry, GA | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Bradley Angle Portland, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Women Moving Millions New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Anti Nihilist Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Find Your Light Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Immigrant Counseling Service Portland, OR | General Support | $10,000 |
| Little Essentials Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,699 | $756,027 | $204,704 | $195,000 | 16 | $195,000 | $6,360 | $9,351 |
| 2024 | $277,912 | $515,502 | $237,590 | $223,500 | 4 | $223,500 | $15,502 | $15,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Star Mooring Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include addressing urgent global threats through convening women leaders (Project Dandelion), supporting independent filmmakers (The Film Collaborative), and serving people affected by domestic violence (Bradley Angle). Other grantees describe work advancing women and girls, arts education, and support for families living in poverty with young children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $195,000 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $35,000 each to Project Dandelion and The Film Collaborative, and $25,000 to Bradley Angle. Other grants included $12,000 to The Philanthropy Workshop and $10,000 each to Women Moving Millions, Find Your Light Foundation, Little Essentials, Tides Center, UCSF Foundation, and others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karla Arria-Devoe as president, treasurer, and director; Mauricio Menares as vice president, secretary, and director; and Andrea Arria-Devoe as director.
Star Mooring Foundation Inc is led by Karla Arria-Devoe, President, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karla Arria-Devoe
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & Trustee → President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Arria-Devoe
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mauricio Menares
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Mooring Foundation Inc
How much does Star Mooring Foundation Inc give each year?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc gave $195K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $224K across 4 grants.
What is Star Mooring Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,188, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Star Mooring Foundation Inc give grants?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Oregon (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Star Mooring Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Star Mooring Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Star Mooring Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Project Dandelion ($35,000), The Film Collaborative Inc ($35,000) and Bradley Angle ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Star Mooring Foundation Inc?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc reported $200K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Star Mooring Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Star Mooring Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Star Mooring Foundation Inc's EIN?
Star Mooring Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1797402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Star Mooring Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Star Mooring Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/star-mooring-foundation-inc-morg_cba88c70384741a29733862aa25c23dd
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