The Stars Foundation of Thurston County
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.
The Stars Foundation of Thurston County at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $264,200
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,050
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,100
- Total assets
- $2,429,987
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Stars Foundation of Thurston County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2021) to $341K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County Tumwater, WA | Support for youth programs and annual kids campaign for kids | $200,000 |
| Hands on Children's Museum Olympia, WA | Paddle raise to support creation of a treehouse exhibit. | $29,200 |
| Providence Southwest Washington Foundation Olympia, WA | General Operations | $29,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Olympia, WA | General Operations | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,429,987 | $59,930 | $275,421 | $264,200 | 4 | $266,295 | $50,804 | $288,624 |
| 2023 | $2,650,232 | $38,408 | $301,217 | $297,200 | 5 | $299,160 | $114,284 | $162,294 |
| 2022 | $2,915,757 | $966,561 | $295,994 | $287,500 | 4 | $287,500 | $458,454 | $151,824 |
| 2021 | $2,249,633 | $1,005,200 | $262,650 | $262,500 | 5 | $262,500 | $507,535 | $107,414 |
| 2020 | $1,493,393 | $592,262 | $343,310 | $340,700 | 9 | — | $87,357 | $63,232 |
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.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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