The Stark Family Foundation Inc
The Stark Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $39K.
The Stark Family Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,958,605
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,971,848
- Net investment income (2025)
- $38,791
- Expenses (2025)
- $13,243
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,958,605 | $6,971,848 | $13,243 | $38,791 | $137,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stark Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stark Family Foundation Inc is led by Jane Deckenbach, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Deckenbach
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Patricia Stark PhD
President & Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Ristau
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Deckenbach Msw JD
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Davis Psyd
Vice President & Co-Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walker Ristau JD
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoey Davis Koester
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Jane Deckenbach (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Stark Family Foundation Inc
How large is The Stark Family Foundation Inc?
The Stark Family Foundation Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
How much is The Stark Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Stark Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $138K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stark Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stark Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-4556004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
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