The Star Foundation
The Star Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $185K. Net investment income was $118K.
The Star Foundation at a glance
In short: The Star Foundation gave $185K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $185K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,000
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $185,000
- Total assets
- $484,535
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 The Star Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Mosdos Gur ($185K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 The Star Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $313K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mosdos Gur Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $185,000 |
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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 | $484,535 | $77,525 | $186,950 | $185,000 | 1 | $185,000 | $118,082 | $14,656 |
| 2023 | $516,802 | $70,894 | $251,300 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $70,244 | $69,130 |
| 2022 | $697,208 | $53,475 | $313,371 | $313,000 | 2 | $313,000 | $53,289 | $78,604 |
| 2021 | $957,104 | $94,027 | $127,000 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,000 | $93,027 | $82,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Star Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Star Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Eckstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Landau
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Star Foundation
How much does The Star Foundation give each year?
The Star Foundation gave $185K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is The Star Foundation?
The Star Foundation reported $485K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Star Foundation operate?
The Star Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Star Foundation's EIN?
The Star Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3272301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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