Shining Stars
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$396K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Shining Stars?
Shining Stars is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Airie Knipel Harry V and J William ($250K), Iron Horse Family Foundation Inc ($50K), Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $396K in grants to Shining Stars between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airie Knipel Harry V and J William | $250,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Iron Horse Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation | $21,000 | 2 | 2019–2023 |
| IFF | $19,644 | 1 | 2023 |
| Early Learning Indiana Inc | $18,344 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Collaborative for Children | $15,106 | 1 | 2018 |
| Caldwell County Smart Start a Partnership for Young Children | $12,007 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Brent & Connie Waldron Family Star F | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Denise Shea Malcolm Family Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $262K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $55K.
What grants has Shining Stars received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Iron Horse Family Foundation Inc | FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Brent & Connie Waldron Family Star F | ADOPTED A CHILD WITH CANCER | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Brent & Connie Waldron Family Star F | ADOPTED A CHILD WITH CANCER | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $19,644 |
| 2023 | Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Denise Shea Malcolm Family Foundation | COMMUNITY, YOUTH AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
| 2022 | Airie Knipel Harry V and J William | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Early Learning Indiana Inc | BUILD LEARN GROW GRANT | $11,648 |
| 2022 | Denise Shea Malcolm Family Foundation | COMMUNITY, YOUTH AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
| 2021 | Early Learning Indiana Inc | BUILD LEARN GROW GRANT | $6,696 |
| 2021 | Caldwell County Smart Start a Partnership for Young Children | CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT | $5,468 |
| 2021 | Denise Shea Malcolm Family Foundation | COMMUNITY, YOUTH AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
| 2020 | Caldwell County Smart Start a Partnership for Young Children | CHILD CARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT | $6,539 |
| 2019 | Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation | CHARITABLE | $11,000 |
| 2018 | Collaborative for Children | Hurricane Harvey Relief | $15,106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Shining Stars?
Shining Stars is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Airie Knipel Harry V and J William ($250K), Iron Horse Family Foundation Inc ($50K), Steve and Nancy Nemerovski Foundation ($21K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $396K in grants to Shining Stars between 2018–2025.
Who is Shining Stars's largest funder?
Airie Knipel Harry V and J William is the largest recorded funder of Shining Stars, with $250K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has Shining Stars received?
IRS 990 filings record $396K in grants to Shining Stars across 17 grants from 10 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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