Starvit Foundation
Starvit Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lindale, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $830K. Net investment income was $95K.
Starvit Foundation at a glance
In short: Starvit Foundation gave $830K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $208K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $830,000
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $207,500
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,896,515
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% 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 Starvit Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Generosity Foundation ($750K). Together the top 4 received $830K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Starvit Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 570% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2023) to $830K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $830K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Further the Charity Activity | $750,000 |
| Messengers of Mercy Lindale, TX | Further the Charity Activity | $40,000 |
| Grace River Amazon Ministry Norwood, NJ | Further the Charity Activity | $20,000 |
| Global Education Connection White House, TN | Further the Charity Activity | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,896,515 | $123,695 | $861,635 | $830,000 | 4 | $830,000 | $94,693 | $145,704 |
| 2023 | $3,634,455 | $89,830 | $700,949 | $700,000 | 3 | $700,000 | $88,881 | $175,327 |
| 2022 | $4,559,408 | $5,000,620 | $757,076 | $750,000 | 1 | $753,538 | — | $69,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Starvit Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Starvit Foundation is led by Charles W. Lim, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles W. Lim
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alexandra Lim
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ellen Park
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Starvit Foundation
How much does Starvit Foundation give each year?
Starvit Foundation gave $830K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 3 grants.
What is Starvit Foundation's typical grant size?
Starvit Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $207,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Starvit Foundation give grants?
Starvit Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Starvit Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Starvit Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further the Charity Activity" (4 grants).
How large is Starvit Foundation?
Starvit Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $830K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Starvit Foundation's EIN?
Starvit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2409375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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