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Reach-A-Star Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Merrill Lynch Trust Company. It holds total assets of $641K. Annual income is reported at $63K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Reach-A-Star Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $81K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $11K in 2021 to $70K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 8 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.
Reach-A-Star Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Reach-A-Star Foundation has distributed a total of $81K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Reach-A-Star Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Reach-A-Star Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Wagner | CEO, OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Wagner | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$48K
Total Assets
$615K
Fair Market Value
$914K
Net Worth
$615K
Grants Paid
$46K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$42K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$81K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland School For The ArtsUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| DonorschooseorgUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ziru Dance IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Redwood Shores, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Producers AssociatesUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Kqed IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lafayette Partners In EducationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Lafayette, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Khan Academy IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Mountain View, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sol Of San Mateo CountyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Burlingame, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Acalanes Parent ClubUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Lafayette, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Black Teacher ProjectUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Khan AcademyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Mountain View, CA | $1K | 2021 |