The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is a private foundation based in Florham Park, New Jersey. It supports nonprofit organizations working to improve well-being and economic development in the greater Morris County community, including through work in health, housing, education, arts and culture, animal welfare, and environmental and historical preservation.
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation gave $1.1M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in New Jersey. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,060,000
- +64.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,500
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $23,715,149
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (20 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the foundation’s online application process. Applicants may use a newly developed application, a previously submitted application, or the NJ or NY Common Application, provided all information required for the grant cycle is included.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah F Ahart
Mailing address: 220 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: (908) 440-7149
Email: sahart@mwstarrettfoundation.org
Website: https://mwstarrettfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
Who The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Performing Arts Center ($500K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 101 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is the greater Morris County, New Jersey area. All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 40 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $557K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Performing Arts Center Morristown, NJ | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| The Arc Morris County Chapter NJ Inc Morris Plains, NJ | Support housing for for aging individuals with intellecutal and physical disabilities | $40,000 |
| Nourish NJ Inc Morristown, NJ | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Center for Evaluation and Counseling Inc Parsippany, NJ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Deirdre O Brien Child Advocacy Center Inc Morristown, NJ | Mental Health Support for Residents | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Morris County Inc Morristown, NJ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Jersey Battered Women's Service Inc Morristown, NJ | Dating Abuse Prevention Program | $25,000 |
| Morris Habitat for Humanity Randolph, NJ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Edge New Jersey Inc Morris Plains, NJ | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Inc Morris Plains, NJ | Help Close Food Insecurity Gap in Morris County | $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 | $23,715,149 | $1,029,737 | $1,498,744 | $1,060,000 | 40 | $1,392,378 | $480,371 | $1,148,750 |
| 2023 | $21,744,471 | $-248,857 | $1,025,150 | $642,690 | 36 | $918,795 | $461,973 | $1,023,579 |
| 2022 | $20,074,820 | $20,919,253 | $811,117 | $556,806 | 25 | $785,065 | $722,195 | $498,852 |
| 2021 | $79,126 | $250,060 | $170,934 | — | — | $170,934 | $60 | $6,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that have a meaningful impact on the well-being and economic development of the greater community. Its stated interests include health, addiction and homelessness; animal welfare; equal education opportunities; access to the arts; and environmental and historical preservation.
Its areas of interest include community services, environment and animal welfare, human services, arts and culture, and education. The foundation considers support for specified projects and general operating expenses, and offers single-year and multi-year funding.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work its grantees undertake. Jersey Battered Women’s Service describes its mission as preventing domestic violence through protection and empowerment, family rehabilitation, advocacy, and public education. Family Promise of Morris County says it works to end homelessness among local families and individuals through services leading to self-sufficiency. Interfaith Food Pantry describes its work as improving the health of Morris County residents through food access, nutrition education, and related resources. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum says it preserves and interprets its historic house, gardens, collections, and archives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,060,000 across 40 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest award was $500,000 to Mayo Performing Arts Center for a capital campaign. Other notable awards included $40,000 to The Arc Morris County Chapter to support housing for aging individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities; $30,000 to Nourish NJ for general operating support; and $25,000 each to Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Deirdre O’Brien Child Advocacy Center, Family Promise of Morris County, Jersey Battered Women’s Service, and Morris Habitat for Humanity.
The foundation says typical application requests and awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, while noting that it has no specific guidelines on the amount requested. It accepts applications through an online application process. Applicants must be incorporated as 501(c)(3) organizations, serve the greater Morris County area, maintain an active nondiscrimination policy for employees and services, and submit the required information and documentation. The foundation does not fund individuals, loans, general fundraising benefits or events, or endowment campaigns. Research proposals must include an explicit and practical application or outcome. After a grant term, the foundation requires a meeting with the grantee to discuss the grant’s impact and progress.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah F. Ahart as president, Edward W. Ahart as chairman, Gary Mazart as treasurer, and Elisabeth Hughes MacDonald and Laura Landy as trustees.
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is led by Sarah F. Ahart, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah F. Ahart
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $160K (2024)
Edward W. Ahart
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Hughes Macdonald
Trustee
Trustee - → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Landy
Trustee
Trustee - → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Mazart
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jordan M. Wassel (2021–2022) — Secretary -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Sarah F Ahart (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation
How much does The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation give each year?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation gave $1.1M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $643K across 36 grants.
What is The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $26,500, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation give grants?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (18 grants), Morris Plains, NJ (3 grants), Parsippany, NJ (2 grants) and Denville, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Performing Arts Center ($500,000), The Arc Morris County Chapter NJ Inc ($40,000) and Nourish NJ Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation reported $23.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that have a meaningful impact on the well-being and economic development of the greater community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation?
Submit an application through the foundation’s online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's EIN?
The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1760106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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