CARESTAR FOUNDATION
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The CareStar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, with additional support in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. The foundation engages in relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR ALL CALIFORNIANS, WE USE A RACIAL EQUITY LENS TO FUND AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM.
Cause Areas
1
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATES
$2.8M
15%
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
$750K
4%
NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
$750K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$112.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CARESTAR FOUNDATION?
No. CARESTAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CARESTAR FOUNDATION give?
CARESTAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Jersey, and District Of Columbia. 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 CARESTAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CARESTAR FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CARESTAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CARESTAR FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CARESTAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CARESTAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCATES, LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, and NUESTRA COMUNIDAD. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CARESTAR FOUNDATION?
CARESTAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.