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Michael Stars Foundation is a private trust based in HAWTHORNE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Michael Allan Cohen. It holds total assets of $451K. Annual income is reported at $151K. Total assets have grown from $211K in 2011 to $452K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Michael Stars Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $794K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $127K and $357K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $357K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Georgia, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 14 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.
Michael Stars Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, GA.
Michael Stars Foundation has distributed a total of $794K across 73 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Michael Stars Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (201935967) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Michael Stars Foundation is headquartered in HAWTHORNE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Lerner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$149K
Total Assets
$452K
Fair Market Value
$452K
Net Worth
$452K
Grants Paid
$148K
Contributions
$152K
Net Investment Income
$918
Distribution Amount
$1K
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$794K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Foundation IncCHARITY | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Step Up Women'S NetworkCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundsCHARITY | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Choose Love IncCHARITY | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Black Women LeadCHARITY | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Utah Film CenterCHARITY | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Ms Foundation For WomenCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Social GoodCHARITY | Richmond, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Children Mending HeartsCHARITY | Toluca Lake, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| For Freedoms Federation LlcCHARITY | Nevada City, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Richstone Family CenterCHARITY | Hawthorne, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fund For Women'S Equality IncCHARITY | New York, NY | $28K | 2022 |
| Entertainment Industry FoundationCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern CaliforniaCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Outward Bound AdventuresCHARITY | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsCHARITY | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Take The LeadCHARITY | Watertown, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Human Rights CampaingCHARITY | Lanham, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| United Help Ukraine IncCHARITY | Gaithersburg, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of GalaCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Girl Effect IncCHARITY | New York, NY | $13K | 2021 |
| Madre IncCHARITY | New York, NY | $13K | 2021 |
| Lambda Legal Defense And Education FundCHARITY | New York, NY | $11K | 2021 |
| Global Outreach And Love Of Soccer IncCHARITY | Des Moines, WA | $10K | 2021 |
| Core Community Organized Relief EffortCHARITY | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Representation ProjectCHARITY | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| The Loveland Foundation IncCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| The St Luke Foundation For HaitiCHARITY | Dumfries, VA | $5K | 2021 |
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