Starfish Foundation
Starfish Foundation is a public charity based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Formed in 2007, it reports supporting missionary efforts, education and training, and services for people in need.
Starfish Foundation at a glance
In short: Starfish Foundation reported $846K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $846,330 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $5,936,125
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,232,739
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,132,261
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,090,703
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Starfish Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3696, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Phone: (940) 631-1985
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it reported $846K 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.
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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 | $5,936,125 | $2,232,739 | $1,090,703 | $846,330 | Total only | $1,132,261 |
| 2024 | $4,794,089 | $1,999,769 | $1,187,963 | $965,777 | Total only | $1,270,494 |
| 2023 | $3,982,283 | $1,299,436 | $1,014,246 | $731,187 | Total only | $521,133 |
| 2022 | $3,697,093 | $1,301,827 | $1,073,102 | $686,162 | Total only | $407,670 |
| 2021 | $3,468,368 | $1,756,487 | $1,258,485 | $1,069,946 | Total only | $974,760 |
| 2020 | $2,970,366 | $1,022,713 | $877,517 | $93,267 | 2 | $433,705 |
"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 foundation’s stated mission is “to share the gospel with those who have little opportunity to hear it and help the unfortunate to help themselves through education, training and other services.”
Its 2025 filing describes funding foreign and domestic missionary efforts, scholarships, teaching and vocational training, assistance to people in need, operation of an orphanage, and support for churches and pastors. The filing does not identify specific grantee organizations or describe their missions.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported zero grants in each of the three filing years shown: 2023, 2024 and 2025. No grant recipients, grant amounts, typical grant size, or application process are identified in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis J. Cady as trustee. It states that the governing body consists of a sole trustee.
Starfish Foundation is led by Dennis J. Cady, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis J. Cady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Starfish Foundation
How much does Starfish Foundation give each year?
Starfish Foundation reported $846K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $966K in grants paid.
How large is Starfish Foundation?
Starfish Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Starfish Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to share the gospel with those who have little opportunity to hear it and help the unfortunate to help themselves through education, training and other services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Starfish Foundation?
Starfish Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Starfish Foundation's EIN?
Starfish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0298727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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