THE STARR FOUNDATION
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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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Cornell University
$67.7M
13%
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC
$48.3M
10%
THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC
$48M
9%
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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
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Grant Size
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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