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Bluestar Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in MILL VALLEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $22K. Total assets have grown from $261K in 2015 to $2.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Washington. According to available records, Bluestar Charitable Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $27K in 2020 to $155K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $685K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Florida, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, FL.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $685K.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bluestar Charitable Foundation is headquartered in MILL VALLEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Stevens | PRES, DIR, S | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Arts NetworkGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Lake Arrowhead, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Mobile Mantra IncGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Topanga, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Artists Space IncGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | New York City, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Art Rocks Club HouseGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Small Hope Bay FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Ca Trust For Public LandGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Farallones AssociationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The International Snow Leopard TrusGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| WildcareGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Rafael, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Marin Agricultural Land TrustGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Point Reyes Station, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Ca ChapterGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Ca Fire FoundationGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Sacramento, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Sierra ClubGENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $500 | 2023 |
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