Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Starr Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $538,655 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $538,655 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $538,655
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $538,655 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $538,655, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 89 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $73.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73.5M | $539K | 1 |
| 2023 | $95M | $541K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Ms Courtney O'MALLEY President · New york · (212) 909-3600
- What to send
- There is no application form, but the foundation expects proposals to include the following: 1) cover letter describing the organization and setting forth the terms of the proposed grant; 2) budget for the particular project for which funding is sought; 3) latest audited financial statements; 4) list of other major financial supporters, current or anticipated; 5) list of the organization's board members and their affiliations, if any; 6) most recent irs determination letter; 7) details of overall administrative expenses including the salaries of the top five employees; generally the foundation will not fund organizations that spend more than 25% of their annual expenses on administration and fundraising; 8) other information may be included, but the foundation prefers not to receive videotapes, dvds, or cds.
- Deadlines
- There are no submission deadlines; proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- Limits
- Grants to individuals are limited to the foundation's on-going scholarship program, the c.v. Starr scholarship program available to starr companies employees' children. With respect to this program, there are limitations pertaining to eligibility requirements and size of awards. The size of scholarship awards depends on financial need.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mr Ee MatthewsDirector
- Mr Hi SmithTreasurer & director
- Mr Jw GreenbergBoard chairman & dir. as of 03/19/24
- Mr Mr GreenbergBoard chairman & dir. thru 03/19/24
- Mr S GreenbergDirector as of 03/19/24
- Mrs Cp GreenbergDirector thru 3/17/24
- Ms A OseiAssistant vp
- Ms Courtney O'malleyPresident & director
- Ms K GreenbergDirector as of 03/19/24
- Ms M LivingstonSenior vice pres. & corp. secretary
- Ms Y LukonenAssistant treasurer & director of fin.
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Administration of starr scholarship program (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship & Tuition Services Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Administration of starr scholarship program | $539K |
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