The Starkman Family Foundation
The Starkman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $211.
The Starkman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Starkman Family Foundation gave $211 across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $70.333), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $211
- +145.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $70
- +63.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $74,461
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Starkman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New Toco Shul ($125). Together the top 3 received $211.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Starkman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $86 (2025) to $14K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $211.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Toco Shul Atlanta, GA | charitable | $125 |
| Atlanta Scholars Kollel Atlanta, GA | charitable | $50 |
| American Friends of Kupat Ha'ir Brooklyn, NY | charitable | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $74,461 | $8,537 | $1,122 | $211 | 3 | $211 | $2,143 |
| 2025 | $67,046 | $10,871 | $1,008 | $86 | 2 | $86 | $1,677 |
| 2024 | $57,184 | $2,317 | $2,353 | $1,416 | 5 | $1,416 | $1,370 |
| 2023 | $57,220 | $8,470 | $1,795 | $816 | 3 | $816 | $1,133 |
| 2022 | $50,545 | $10,963 | $14,500 | $13,521 | 12 | $13,521 | $1,081 |
| 2021 | $54,082 | $15,470 | $10,012 | $9,033 | 18 | — | $1,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Starkman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Starkman Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jay Starkman
Trustee
Trustee - P & T → Trustee-P & T, 2024
Trustee-P & T → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Starkman
Trustee
Trustee - P & T → Trustee-P & T, 2024
Trustee-P & T → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mendel Starkman
Trustee
Trustee - P & T → Trustee-P & T, 2024
Trustee-P & T → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Starkman Family Foundation
How much does The Starkman Family Foundation give each year?
The Starkman Family Foundation gave $211 across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $86 across 2 grants.
What is The Starkman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Starkman Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $50, and its average grant was $70, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Starkman Family Foundation give grants?
The Starkman Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Starkman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Starkman Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is The Starkman Family Foundation?
The Starkman Family Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Starkman Family Foundation?
The Starkman Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2026.
What is The Starkman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Starkman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0621184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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