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Mjd Starfish Foundation is a private corporation based in PLANO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Michael W Dardick. It holds total assets of $8.2M. Annual income is reported at $492K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2019 to $8.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Mjd Starfish Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $17K. Annual giving has grown from $132K in 2020 to $993K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Missouri, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$29K
Average Grant
$33K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 4 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.
Mjd Starfish Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MO, DC.
Mjd Starfish Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
Mjd Starfish Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mjd Starfish Foundation is headquartered in PLANO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dardick | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jill D Dardick | VP/Sec/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael W Dardick | Pres/Treas/Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$625K
Total Assets
$8.8M
Fair Market Value
$11.4M
Net Worth
$8.8M
Grants Paid
$557K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$165K
Distribution Amount
$546K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$17K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens' Medical Center FoundatioSupporting Children's Health | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of TexasTowards The Dardick Family Fund | Dallas, TX | $90K | 2022 |
| Shelton Landmark FoundationTowards the Drum Line Room | Dallas, TX | $38K | 2022 |
| Life For Life Foundation IncTowards the Fulfilling Our Promise Campaign | Saint Louis, MO | $17K | 2022 |
| Children'S Advocacy Center Collin CTowards the capital campaign | Plano, TX | $16K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncGeneral operating support | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| North Texas Food BankGeneral operating support | Plano, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Colorado Parks Recreation AssociatiGeneral operating support | Denvee, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Thistle Farms IncGeneral operating support | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| The Nashville Food Project IncGeneral operating support | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| The Fit And Food ConnectionGeneral operating support | Saint Louis, MO | $6K | 2021 |