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THE STARR FOUNDATION

THE STARR FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6151545
Private Foundation
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THE STARR FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-6151545
Private Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Starr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid a total of $73.5 million in grants to 189 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on New York, Massachusetts, and California. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Starr Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$73.5M

2024
Grantees funded
189
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

90

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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MS Courtney O'MALLEY
Board Member
M
MR Ee Matthews
Board Member
M
MR Hi Smith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE STARR FOUNDATION?
No. THE STARR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE STARR FOUNDATION give?
THE STARR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. 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 THE STARR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE STARR FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE STARR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE STARR FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $73.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE STARR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE STARR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include Cornell University, NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC, and THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE STARR FOUNDATION?
THE STARR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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