The Star Foundation
EIN 205330274Total Given 2016–2024
$96K
26 grants · $11K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $575–$5K
grant size
18%
balanced · 4/22 multi-year
repeat
$38K
Assets (2024)
22
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
ERIN O'NEIL
Phone
(952) 278-7855
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $31K | $231 | $40K | 9 |
| 2017 | $14K | $2K | $50K | 2 |
| 2018 | $15K | $4K | $70K | 2 |
| 2019 | N/A | $13K | $70K | N/A |
| 2020 | $6K | $1K | $0 | 2 |
| 2021 | $5K | $16K | $52K | 1 |
| 2022 | $16K | $8K | $64K | 3 |
| 2023 | $500 | $53K | $113K | 1 |
| 2024 | $9K | $38K | $77K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 26 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$575
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton
5 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
President
Leadership
PT
Paul Taunton
9+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (26 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | Saint Louis Park, MN | $20,000 | Corporate Packaging Event 07.08.2016 | 2016 |
| Mn Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | $10,000 | Donation | 2022 |
| Folds of Honor Mn Chapter | Owasso, OK | $10,000 | DONATION | 2018 |
| Folds of Honor Mn Chapter | Owasso, OK | $8,000 | DONATION | 2017 |
| Lifetime Fitness Foundation | Chanhassen, MN | $5,500 | DONATION | 2017 |
| Erin O'Neil | Lester Prairie, MN | $5,425 | DONATION | 2022 |
| Folds of Honor | Wayzata, MN | $5,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| Folds of Honor | Wayzata, MN | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Hero's for Health | Waconia, MN | $5,000 | Donation | 2016 |
| Fire Fighters Operation Warm | Chadds Ford, PA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2018 |
| Nmdp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $4,200 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Fold's of Honor - MN Chapter | Owasso, OK | $2,500 | Wingman Open - fee to play | 2016 |
| DinoMights | Minneapolis, MN | $1,750 | Donation | 2016 |
| Matterbox Madness | St Louis Park, MN | $1,500 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | $1,000 | DONATION | 2022 |
| Big Foundation | Miami, FL | $1,000 | DONATION | 2020 |
| Project Success | Minneapolis, MN | $1,000 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Jack Links Aquatic & Activity Center | Minong, WI | $1,000 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Kristy Burkel | Chanhassen, MN | $800 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Kowalski'S 4 Kids | Woodbury, MN | $500 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2023 |
| Kowalski'S 4 Kids | Woodbury, MN | $500 | CHARITABLE DONATION | 2024 |
| Minnetonka High School | Minnetonka, MN | $500 | Donation in Support of Open Hands Foundation | 2016 |
| Grace Church | Eden Prairie, MN | $490 | Arise With The Guys Event - Ticket Purchase | 2016 |
| Business Impact Group LLC | Chanhassen, MN | $329 | Table Rental for Volunteer Project | 2016 |
| Freshwater Church | Saint Bonifacius, MN | $250 | Donation | 2016 |