Starkey Hearing Foundation
Starkey Hearing Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $61K.
Starkey Hearing Foundation at a glance
In short: Starkey Hearing Foundation gave $271K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,920
- +2609.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,184
- +441.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $3,579,042
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Starkey Hearing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Essentia Health Foundation ($150K). Together the top 5 received $271K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $271K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Foundation Duluth, MN | To fund the Essentia East Region childrens health audiology with the equipment | $150,000 |
| Anargyroi FMS Founda | Community Ear and Hearing Health Sponsorhip | $63,329 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | Fund the Gillette Childrens audiology expansion at the Maple Grove clinic | $55,000 |
| Aisa H Rafanan - Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation | Christmas Gala | $1,731 |
| Norberto Martinez Lynwood, WA | PSOHNS Clinical Encounter Session Convention | $860 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,579,042 | $5,564,986 | $4,821,900 | $270,920 | 5 | $4,757,290 | $60,622 |
| 2023 | $2,868,734 | $2,170,824 | $2,186,522 | $10,000 | 1 | $2,137,606 | $12,031 |
| 2022 | $3,012,567 | $1,320,674 | $2,053,949 | — | — | $2,016,141 | $3,849 |
| 2021 | $3,560,820 | $1,887,551 | $993,912 | — | — | $951,144 | $56 |
| 2020 | $3,857,510 | $6,800,294 | $11,411,446 | — | — | — | $6,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Starkey Hearing Foundation is led by Richard Brown, President & Board Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Brown
President & Board Chair
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Young
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Rondeau
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Menges
Vice President of Advancement & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Owens
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gyl Kasewurm
Vice President & Vice Chair
Director → Vice President & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Tulach (2020–2023) — Former Vice President, Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Jon Fox (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Starkey Hearing Foundation
How much does Starkey Hearing Foundation give each year?
Starkey Hearing Foundation gave $271K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Starkey Hearing Foundation's typical grant size?
Starkey Hearing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $54,184, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Starkey Hearing Foundation give grants?
Starkey Hearing Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Starkey Hearing Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Starkey Hearing Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Starkey Hearing Foundation's largest grantees?
Starkey Hearing Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Essentia Health Foundation ($150,000), Anargyroi FMS Founda ($63,329) and Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Starkey Hearing Foundation?
Starkey Hearing Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Starkey Hearing Foundation?
Starkey Hearing Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Starkey Hearing Foundation's EIN?
Starkey Hearing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3297852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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