Starr Foundation
Starr Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Fairview, Montana. Its 2025 filing lists grants to individual recipients for scholarships.
Starr Foundation at a glance
In short: Starr Foundation gave $14K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $676.19), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,200
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $676
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $202,807
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (94% 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 Starr Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Mike Weber
Mailing address: PO Box 199, Fairview, MT 59221
Phone: (406) 742-5203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Starr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Catherines Church ($300). Together the top 5 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($12,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 6% to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Starr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $54K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $12,800 |
| St Catherines Church Fairview, MT | Community Service | $300 |
| Zion Lutheran Church Fairview, MT | Community Service | $300 |
| Community Presbyterian Church Fairview, MT | Community Service | $300 |
| Fairview School Fairview, MT | community service | $300 |
| MonDak Heritage Fairview, MT | Community Service | $200 |
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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 | $202,807 | $6,716 | $14,570 | $14,200 | 21 | $14,339 | $6,485 | $9,707 |
| 2024 | $210,661 | $5,976 | $11,733 | $11,200 | 21 | $11,555 | $5,798 | $10,436 |
| 2023 | $216,418 | $4,085 | $15,694 | $15,175 | 19 | $15,425 | $3,816 | $11,295 |
| 2022 | $228,027 | $1,333 | $54,298 | $54,200 | 26 | $54,200 | $1,333 | $12,811 |
| 2021 | $292,983 | $5,509 | $5,505 | $5,200 | 11 | — | $4,729 | $14,363 |
| 2020 | $292,979 | $5,747 | $6,733 | $6,400 | 13 | — | $5,539 | $14,447 |
| 2019 | $293,965 | $4,383 | $4,940 | $4,600 | 10 | — | $4,168 | $14,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Starr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $14,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $800, with a median of $800. The largest listed grants were $800 scholarships to individual recipients.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing names Mike Weber as the contact and says there is no present form or required content. It states that there are no restrictions on scholarships. Deadline: Deadline setup is yearly; no specific date is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Weber as President, D Luke Kloker as Vice President, and Mary Ann Danielson and Marilyn Usselman as Members.
Starr Foundation is led by Mike Weber, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Weber
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D Luke Kloker
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marilyn Usselman
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Danielson
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeremy Kreiger (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jeremy Dean (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Janet Duda (2019–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Starr Foundation
How much does Starr Foundation give each year?
Starr Foundation gave $14K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 21 grants.
What is Starr Foundation's typical grant size?
Starr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $676, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Starr Foundation give grants?
Starr Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairview, MT (5 grants).
Does Starr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Starr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants) and "Community Service" (5 grants).
Who are Starr Foundation's largest grantees?
Starr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Catherines Church ($300), Zion Lutheran Church ($300) and Community Presbyterian Church ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($12,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Starr Foundation?
Starr Foundation reported $203K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Starr Foundation?
Starr Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Starr Foundation's EIN?
Starr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0487929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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