Starfish Private Foundation
EIN 473930038 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$140K
51 grants · $16K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
37%
supporter · 11/30 multi-year
repeat
$325K
Assets (2024)
30
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
STARFISH PRIVATE FOUNDATION
Phone
(817) 928-1510
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALLH AND WELLNESS, AND ALSO PROVIDE RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COUNSELING SERVICES. EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS IN EDUCATION WILL FOCUS ON PREPARING PEOPLE TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES, KNOWLEDGEABLE CUSTOMERS AND PARTICIPATING CITIZENS. CULTURE AND ARTS - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND DIVERSITY. SPECIAL PROJECTS - THE FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING SPECIAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS AS WELL AS OPERATING SUPPORT. GENERALLY, SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR AND ORGANIZATIONS MUST REAPPLY FOR SUPPORT EACH YEAR. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT, AN ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ADDRESS SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DEMONSTRATE FISCAL AND ADMINLSTRALIVE STABILITY. ALL ORGANIZATIONS APPLYING FOR A GRANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING TWO REQUIREMENTS: 1. BE DESIGNATED AS A NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). 2. DEMONSTRATE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STABILITY BY SHOWING STRONG DIRECTOR AND BOARD COMMITMENT, GOOD MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES, AND PROVIDE A CURRENT BUDGET AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $21K | $442K | $50K | 7 |
| 2017 | $22K | $417K | $65 | 9 |
| 2018 | $21K | $396K | $60 | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $383K | $50 | N/A |
| 2020 | $16K | $365K | $16 | 4 |
| 2021 | $14K | $349K | $7 | 7 |
| 2022 | $13K | $335K | $8 | 10 |
| 2023 | $16K | $318K | $18 | 4 |
| 2024 | $16K | $325K | $26K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 51 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
82.4% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 7 states
$105K across
42 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Tarrant
- 2 Johnson
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (51 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | $15,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Trinity Valley School Purpose Investment Club | Fort Worth, TX | $10,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2020 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2020 |
| Tarrant County Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2020 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2021 |
| Trinity Valley School Purpose Investment Club | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $5,000 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | 2023 |
| The Advancement Foundation Holy Family Catholic Church | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2016 |
| The Campaign for TVS | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | EDUCATION | 2016 |
| The Advancement Foundation Holy Family Catholic Church | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017 |
| The Campaign for TVS | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | EDUCATION | 2017 |
| The Campaign for TVS | Fort Worth, TX | $5,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $3,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2022 |
| 4Paws Inc | Benbrook, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2016 |
| Cowtown Warriors | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2016 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2016 |
| Toe Booster Club | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | EDUCATION | 2016 |
| 4Paws Inc | Benbrook, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017 |
| Business United in Investing Lending and Development | Redwood City, CA | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017 |
| Metroplex Military Charitable Trust Cowtown Warriors | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2017 |
| Fwdpc | Fort Worth, TX | $2,500 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2018 |
| Molly Jane Mission | FT Worth, TX | $2,000 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 2018 |
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