The William & Vivienne Stark
The William & Vivienne Stark is a private foundation, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
The William & Vivienne Stark at a glance
In short: The William & Vivienne Stark gave $3K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $428.571), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $429
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $111,136
- Primary geography
- Maryland (57% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The William & Vivienne Stark funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Adas Israel Congregation ($1K). Together the top 7 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC | General Request | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Federation North Bethesda, MD | General Request | $1,000 |
| JSSA Hospice Rockville, MD | General Request | $300 |
| Jewish Council for the Aging Rockville, MD | General Request | $200 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | General Request | $200 |
| Masorti Foundation New York, NY | General Bequest | $200 |
| B'nai B'rith Washington, DC | General Request | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $111,136 | $3,134 | $5,632 | $3,000 | 7 | $3,134 | $1,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William & Vivienne Stark reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William & Vivienne Stark is led by William Stark, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
William Stark
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison P. McQuady
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Jan Stark
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivienne Stark
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 William & Vivienne Stark
How much does The William & Vivienne Stark give each year?
The William & Vivienne Stark gave $3K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The William & Vivienne Stark's typical grant size?
The William & Vivienne Stark's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $429, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William & Vivienne Stark give grants?
The William & Vivienne Stark gives mostly in Maryland: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (37%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The William & Vivienne Stark give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William & Vivienne Stark's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William & Vivienne Stark's largest grantees?
The William & Vivienne Stark's largest 2020 grantees include Adas Israel Congregation ($1,000), The Jewish Federation ($1,000) and JSSA Hospice ($300), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The William & Vivienne Stark?
The William & Vivienne Stark reported $111K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
How much is The William & Vivienne Stark required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The William & Vivienne Stark reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William & Vivienne Stark's EIN?
The William & Vivienne Stark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1818824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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