Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • The organizations we fund typically:offer program services in the Northeast US
  • have less than $1m assets and limited government funding
  • are limited in their fundraising activities

Overview

The Howard E. Stark Charitable Foundation, established in 2007, supports small, impactful organizations in the Northeast US. The foundation prioritizes projects that alleviate suffering for people or animals and considers applications from 501(c)(3) organizations outside its usual funding parameters. Key areas of support include education, after-school programs, rehabilitation, arts, nutrition, and emotional support initiatives. The foundation is committed to fostering local community development through thoughtful funding.

We’re a private foundation created in 2007, and we focus on funding small, passionate, well-run organizations that make a big difference.
Stark Charitable Foundation Grants - Other Local Needs
Stark Charitable Foundation is focused on funding small, passionate, well-run organizations that relieve suffering by helping people or animals in need.
However, we will carefully review all grant applications, including those from local 501(c)(3) organizations that do not fit within our usual funding parameters.
Organizations outside of our general funding guidlines that we fund might support:

  • Education and Youth Development
  • After School and Summer Programs
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Arts, Culture and Humanities
  • Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
  • Science and Technology
  • Emotional Support Programs
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Match Grant Opportunities

Eligibility

The organizations we fund typically:offer program services in the Northeast US

What Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
16
Total given
$253K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$2,500–$25K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 50%, New York 42%, Tennessee 4%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; Northampton, MA; Long Island City, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Reaching Out Community Services · Brooklyn, NY

    Program services

    $25K

  • Neighbors Together · Brooklyn, NY

    Program services

    $25K

  • The Northampton Survival Center · Northampton, MA

    Program services

    $25K

  • Ace Programs for the Homeless · Long Island City, NY

    Program services

    $25K

  • Circle of Hope · Needham, MA

    Program services

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • After-school
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Animal rescue

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