The Star Foundation

EIN 205330274

The Woodlands, TX 77382 |(952) 278-7855

Total 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

Human Services

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
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
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

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

PT
Paul Taunton 9+ yrs
President Leadership
PT
Peter Taunton 5 yrs
Vice President Leadership

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