The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker EDEN PRAIRIE, MN EIN: 81-3983985 Website

WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RECEIVE EARLY-INTERVENTIONAL THERAPY THAT CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES.

Key facts about The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

EIN: 81-3983985
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $131,212
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $43,737
Median grant: $29,962
Total assets: $377,420
Primary geography: Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Shooting Star Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Shooting Star Foundation Inc's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (100%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$377K

+2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$131K

-32.4% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

-9.9% YoY

About The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EDEN PRAIRIE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $377K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $68.

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $131K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Minnesota

Cities

MinneapolisWaconiaAndoverMinnetonkaSaint Paul

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$377,420	$368,477	$479,366
Revenue	$250,498	$172,810	$233,696
Expenses	$250,310	$285,075	$153,721
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$68	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

4 open opportunities from The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

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Foundation

Shooting Star Scholarship - Fraser

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Shooting Star Scholarship - Other Approved Therapy Providers

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Shooting Star Scholarship - St. David's Center

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Sunnydays Therapy ($76,250), Fraser Child & Family Center ($29,962), Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SUNNYDAYS THERAPY WACONIA, MN	EARLY-INTERVENTIONAL THERAPY GRANT	$76,250
FRASER CHILD & FAMILY CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MN	EARLY-INTERVENTIONAL THERAPY GRANT	$29,962
GILLETTE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SAINT PAUL, MN	SCHOLARSHIPS	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Tom Letscher	Chair	1	—
Anna Argo	Secretary & Director	1	—
Joe Biller	Co-Founder & Director	1	—
Ben Kruger	Director	1	—
Desmond Nation	Director	1	—
Kayla Schulz	Director	1	—
Kevin O'Leary	Director	1	—
Mike Boyle	Director	1	—
Cynthia Liu	Director	1	—
Shane Slominski	Director	1	—
Shannon Horgan	Director	1	—
Kerry Swanson	Executive Director	20	$38,010

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shooting Star Foundation Inc?

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in EDEN PRAIRIE, MN. It holds $377K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Shooting Star Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Shooting Star Foundation Inc holds $377K in total assets with $250K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $131K in 2024.

Where does The Shooting Star Foundation Inc operate?

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What size grants does The Shooting Star Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Shooting Star Foundation Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Shooting Star Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Shooting Star Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3983985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.