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Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in WINSTON SALEM, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is T Gordon Handy Jr. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $6M. Total assets have grown from $127K in 2012 to $914K in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. has made 27 grants totaling $355K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $35K in 2020 to $77K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $166K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $69K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 3 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.
Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, GA, TN.
Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $355K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $69K.
Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Starfish Charitable Fund Inc. is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Gordon Handy Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$78K
Total Assets
$914K
Fair Market Value
$914K
Net Worth
$914K
Grants Paid
$77K
Contributions
$115K
Net Investment Income
$59K
Distribution Amount
$42K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$355K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyOperating Budget | Winston Salem, NC | $100 | 2021 |
| Calvary Baptist ChurchOperating Budget | Winstonsalem, NC | $51K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Children'S Research HospitalOperating Budget | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Calvary Day SchoolTuition Assistance | Winstonsalem, NC | $6K | 2023 |
| Salem Pregnancy Care CenterOperating Budget | Winstonsalem, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| CorpusOperating Budget | Peachtree City, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Not Forgotten MisitriesOperating Budget | Winstonsalem, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Winston-Salem Rescue MissionOperating Budget | Winstonsalem, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Cru MinistriesOperating Budget | Orlando, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Calvary Day School Initiative For ExcellenceOperating Budget | Winstonsalem, NC | $69K | 2021 |