AI Summary
The Starfish Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants solely by invitation. With a total of $436K awarded to 46 grantees in 2024, the Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Starfish Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY
Pittsburg, PA
$565K
24%
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$130K
5%
OVERLOOK FOUNDATION
Summit, NJ
$126.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Starfish Fund?
No. Starfish Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Starfish Fund give?
Starfish Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Starfish Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Starfish Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Starfish Fund make each year?
In 2024, Starfish Fund awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $436 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Starfish Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Starfish Fund awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, and OVERLOOK FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Starfish Fund?
Starfish Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.