The Starrett Foundation
The Starrett Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking: its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, and its 2022 filing reports no grants and no assets.
The Starrett Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $144,705
- -32.3% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $5,724
- Expenses (2022)
- $8,540
- -97.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Starrett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1205 N Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 594-4543
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Starrett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grantees were located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Starrett Foundation gives
- 64% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 35% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2021) to $321K (2020). In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westtown School West Chester, PA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Delaware Nature Society Hockessin, DE | General Operations | $43,800 |
| Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art Chadds Ford, PA | General Operationsgeneral Operations | $40,000 |
| Delaware Wild Lands Odessa, DE | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Ethel Walker School Simsbury, CT | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Stroud Water Research Avondale, PA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Tower Hill School Wilmington, DE | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Chester County Hospital West Chester, PA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum Wilmington, DE | `General Operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Delaware Wilmington, DE | General Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $144,705 | $8,540 | — | — | $5,724 | $142,034 | $16,429 |
| 2021 | $2,669,167 | $213,862 | $336,580 | $286,300 | 14 | — | $152,473 | $419,368 |
| 2020 | $2,791,885 | $213,746 | $369,514 | $320,813 | 19 | — | $149,206 | $331,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Starrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, included conservation and environmental stewardship, education, health care, reproductive health, and the arts. For example, Delaware Nature Society says it connects people with the natural world through education, advocacy, and conservation; Delaware Wild Lands says it conserves and preserves natural areas through land acquisition and management.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported $286,300 in grants across 14 grants, an average of $20,450 per grant. It reported 19 grants totaling $320,813 in 2020. The 2022 filing reports no grants.
Notable 2021 grantees included Delaware Nature Society ($43,800), Delaware Wild Lands ($40,000), Ethel Walker School ($25,000), Chester County Hospital ($15,000), Planned Parenthood of Delaware ($10,000), Delaware Art Museum ($10,000), and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Margaretta S Brokaw and Phoebe C P Brokaw as co-trustees, and Margaretta S B Brokaw and Thomas C T Brokaw as directors.
The Starrett Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Margaretta S. B. Brokaw
Co-Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe C. P. Brokaw
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. T. Brokaw
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Starrett Foundation
What does The Starrett Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, included conservation and environmental stewardship, education, health care, reproductive health, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Starrett Foundation?
The foundation stated in its filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Starrett Foundation make grants?
The listed 2021 grantees were located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.
How much is The Starrett Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Starrett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Starrett Foundation's EIN?
The Starrett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0270831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Starrett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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