Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc
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Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc gave $159K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $159K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,642
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $158,642
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $158,642
- Total assets
- $159,312
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ($159K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $135K (2020) to $169K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Dallas, TX | Support Work of Hosp | $158,642 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,312 | $178,488 | $190,858 | $158,642 | 1 |
| 2023 | $171,682 | $182,398 | $199,821 | $169,115 | 1 |
| 2022 | $189,105 | $192,508 | $181,555 | $160,890 | 1 |
| 2021 | $178,152 | $216,827 | $225,738 | $139,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $187,063 | $196,035 | $184,482 | $135,000 | 1 |
About Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc
Based on IRS filings
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc is a public charity, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $159K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc is led by Sandra K. Standefer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra K. Standefer
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ann Pierce
Director at
President → Director at, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa McMillian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Williams
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bursley Hoefer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kate Iwanski (2020–2021) — Director at
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 Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc
How much does Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc gave $159K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 1 grant.
How large is Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc?
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $178K.
Where does Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc operate?
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Stars and Crescent Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2903598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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