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Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is % Melinda Kacol Trustee. It holds total assets of $20.1M. Annual income is reported at $4M. THE SHEPHARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. According to available records, Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation has made 97 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $65K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $3.3M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $185K, with an average award of $65K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, California, which account for 32% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE SHEPHARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Expenses: $185K
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Expenses: $126K
THE COLBURN SCHOOL - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Expenses: $100K
COLLEGE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC - UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Expenses: $97K
THE SHEPHARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC - SUPPORT FOR VIOLIN INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, CA.
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 97 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $65K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $185K.
LIMITS THE USAGE OF ITS FUNDS TO PURPOSES DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH CLASSICAL VIOLIN PERFORMANCE AND STUDY ARTS.
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham F Jewett | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Melinda M Kacal | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $52K |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$19.6M
Fair Market Value
$39.7M
Net Worth
$18.8M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$695K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $9.1M
Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$65K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$35K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shephard School Of Music - Rice UniversityADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Houston, TX | $185K | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado At BoulderADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Boulder, CO | $140K | 2023 |
| University Of MichiganADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Ann Arbor, MI | $135K | 2023 |
| The Colburn SchoolADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Los Angeles, CA | $129K | 2023 |
| New England ConservatoryADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Boston, MA | $123K |
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NEW YORK, NY
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YARDLEY, PA
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival SchoolADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Aspen, CO | $120K | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The WestADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Santa Barbara, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Curtis Institute Of MusicADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Philadelphia, PA | $80K | 2023 |
| Salt Lake Music School Foundation Dba Gifted Music SchoolADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Salt Lake City, UT | $75K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At AustinADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Austin, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Bowdin CollegeADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Brunswick, ME | $70K | 2023 |
| College Conservatory Of MusicADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Cincinnati, OH | $65K | 2023 |
| Sounding Point FoundationADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Ann Arbor, MI | $60K | 2023 |
| Meadowmount School Of MusicADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Westport, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Steans Music InstituteADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Highland Park, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Kneisel HallADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Blue Hill, ME | $35K | 2023 |
| Starling Project FoundationADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Cincinnati, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| Yellow Barn Music School And FestivalADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Putney, VT | $25K | 2023 |
| Green Mountain Chamber Music FestivalADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Winston Salem, NC | $20K | 2023 |
| Coleman Violin StudioADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Seattle, WA | $18K | 2023 |
| Encore Chamber Music InstituteADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Gates Mill, OH | $18K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Nashville, TN | $13K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Institute Of MusicADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Cleveland, OH | $88K | 2022 |
| The Festival Institute At Round TopADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Round Top, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Heifetz InstituteADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Staunton, VA | $47K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Conservatory Of MusicADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | San Francisco, CA | $31K | 2022 |
| Friends Of McgillADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | New Rochelle, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| String InsidersADVANCEMENT OF VIOLIN STUDIES | Mckinney, TX | $4K | 2022 |
HOUSTON, TX
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