Starr Foundation
Starr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodland Park, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $7K.
Starr Foundation at a glance
In short: Starr Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -68.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $170,269
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 Starr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwill of Colorado ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Starr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Provide to those in need in the state of Colorado | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,269 | $2,974 | $5,500 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $6,929 |
| 2023 | $172,795 | $7,930 | $16,500 | $16,000 | 3 | $16,000 | $5,263 |
| 2022 | $181,365 | $6,486 | $20,500 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,000 | $5,293 |
| 2021 | $216,149 | $10,104 | $23,000 | $23,000 | 5 | $23,000 | $7,146 |
| 2020 | $204,133 | — | $9,575 | $9,000 | 2 | — | $7,215 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Starr Foundation is led by Virginia Morgan, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia Morgan
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard B Morgan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Starr Foundation
How much does Starr Foundation give each year?
Starr Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
How large is Starr Foundation?
Starr Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
Where does Starr Foundation operate?
Starr Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, New York.
What is Starr Foundation's EIN?
Starr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3182321. 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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