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Darren Star Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $5.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. 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 New York and California. According to available records, Darren Star Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $702K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $205K in 2021 to $387K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 15 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.
Darren Star Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Darren Star Foundation has distributed a total of $702K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Darren Star Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Darren Star Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren B Star | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$702K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
No individual grant records are available. Visit the foundation's 990-PF filings below for detailed grantee information.