The Stars Foundation of Thurston County

Private foundation · Grantmaker Olympia, WA EIN: 91-2084967

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County is a private foundation, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $51K.

Key facts about The Stars Foundation of Thurston County

In short: The Stars Foundation of Thurston County gave $264K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
91-2084967
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$264,200
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$66,050
Median grant
$29,100
Total assets
$2,429,987
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.4M

-8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$264K

-11.1% YoY

Grant Count

4

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$66K

+11.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stars Foundation of Thurston County reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Stars Foundation of Thurston County gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 92% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

States

Cities

OlympiaTumwaterTacoma

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K9 grants2020 5 grants2021 4 grants2022 5 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2021) to $341K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $264K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County: $200KBoys and Girls Clubs ofThurston County$200KHands on Children's Museum: $29KHands on Children's Museum$29KProvidence Southwest Washington Foundation: $29KProvidence SouthwestWashington Foundation$29KBig Brothers Big Sisters: $6KBig Brothers Big Sisters$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County ($200K). Together the top 4 received $264K.

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K1$50–100K4$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County Tumwater, WASupport for youth programs and annual kids campaign for kids$200,000
Hands on Children's Museum Olympia, WAPaddle raise to support creation of a treehouse exhibit.$29,200
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation Olympia, WAGeneral Operations$29,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters Olympia, WAGeneral Operations$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,429,987$2,650,232$2,915,757
Revenue$59,930$38,408$966,561
Expenses$275,421$301,217$295,994
Qualifying Distributions$266,295$299,160$287,500
Net Investment Income$50,804$114,284$458,454
Distributable Amount$288,624$162,294$151,824

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County is led by Jennifer Foley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jennifer Foley

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen K. Boone

    Chair

    Bod & Chair → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amee Kiefer

    Director

    Bod & Trustee → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Kiefer

    Director

    Bod & Trustee → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Boone

    Director

    Bod & Trustee → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stars Foundation of Thurston County

How much does The Stars Foundation of Thurston County give each year?

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County gave $264K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 5 grants.

What is The Stars Foundation of Thurston County's typical grant size?

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County's median grant in 2024 was $29,100, and its average grant was $66,050, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Stars Foundation of Thurston County give grants?

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Olympia, WA (3 grants).

Does The Stars Foundation of Thurston County give general operating support?

Yes: 50% of The Stars Foundation of Thurston County's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Stars Foundation of Thurston County?

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $266K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (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 Stars Foundation of Thurston County's EIN?

The Stars Foundation of Thurston County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2084967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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