The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd
The TLC STARFISH Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Glen Cove, New York. It partners with charitable organizations to help underserved children access summer camp, educational, recreational, community, and wellness opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable to them.
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd gave $816K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $816,226
- +143.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,406
- +204.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,690
- Total assets
- $7,918
- -63.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also lists an application form requesting organization and contact information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 85 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: (516) 656-4224
Website: https://tlcstarfishfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (Scope) ($536K). Together the top 10 received $724K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 189 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, and its 2025 grant dollars were concentrated there: 94% went to recipients in New York. Other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts 2%, and New Jersey, Georgia, and Virginia 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $335K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (Scope) New York, NY | General Support | $536,116 |
| Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund DIX Hills, NY | General Support | $52,966 |
| Pharmacy for the Public Good Inc - Wellness RX Tannersville, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Change Summer New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Riley's Way Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boston Explorers Boston, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Camp Herrlich Patterson, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Camp Horseability Old Westbury, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ethan Falkowitz Foundation Roslyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its EIN is 11-2940875.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,918 | $805,500 | $819,161 | $816,226 | 40 | $819,161 | $34 |
| 2024 | $21,579 | $300,000 | $337,558 | $334,698 | 50 | $337,558 | $4,139 |
| 2023 | $59,137 | $1,061,000 | $1,167,889 | $1,164,810 | 36 | $1,167,889 | $7,194 |
| 2022 | $166,026 | $1,255,000 | $1,153,384 | $1,147,406 | 37 | $1,153,384 | $9,508 |
| 2021 | $64,410 | $519,000 | $468,232 | $456,631 | 26 | — | $775 |
| 2019 | $43,898 | $843,000 | $835,447 | $830,687 | 38 | — | $7,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $34 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it believes summer camp should be available to all children, not only those who can afford it. Its website also describes work involving education, community support, and wellness.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund says it provides camperships for at-risk, underserved children touched by gun violence to attend sleep-away summer camp. Change Summer says it provides students from under-resourced communities with summer experiences intended to build independence, curiosity, confidence, and responsibility. Riley’s Way Foundation describes its work as empowering empathy and kindness in teens and supporting them to become community change-makers. Camp Horseability says it provides therapeutic horseback-riding programs for people with physical, mental, or emotional needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $816,226. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $536,116, with a median grant of $3,690. The largest award was $536,116 to Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) for general support. Other large awards included $52,966 to the Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund, $30,000 to Pharmacy for the Public Good Inc – Wellness Rx, and $25,000 each to Change Summer and Riley’s Way Foundation; these grants were also reported for general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Boston Explorers ($15,000), Camp Herrlich ($10,000), Camp Horseability ($10,000), Emory University ($10,000), Ethan Falkowitz Foundation ($10,000), Fiver Children’s Foundation ($10,000), and Global Camps Africa ($10,000). Fiver Children’s Foundation describes itself as a youth-development organization serving children from systemically under-resourced communities. Global Camps Africa says it operates residential camps for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay S Jacobs as president and director, David Skolnik as vice president and director, and Scott Glick as secretary and treasurer.
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd is led by Jay S. Jacobs, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay S. Jacobs
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Skolnik
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Glick
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd
How much does The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd give each year?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd gave $816K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $335K across 50 grants.
What is The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $3,690, and its average grant was $20,406, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd that year got $43K on average.
Where does The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd give grants?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Hempstead, NY (2 grants), Roslyn, NY (2 grants) and Glen Cove, NY (2 grants).
Does The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (Scope) ($536,116), Scott J Beigel Memorial Fund ($52,966) and Pharmacy for the Public Good Inc - Wellness RX ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $819K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd fund?
The foundation says it believes summer camp should be available to all children, not only those who can afford it. Its website also describes work involving education, community support, and wellness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2940875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The TLC Starfish Foundation Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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