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Starfish Group is a private corporation based in LOPEZ ISLAND, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Dawn Croissant. It holds total assets of $173K. Annual income is reported at $12K. Total assets have decreased from $350K in 2011 to $24K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2023. According to available records, Starfish Group has made 26 grants totaling $328K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $25K in 2020 to $103K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Colorado, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Starfish Group 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 NY, DC, CO.
Starfish Group has distributed a total of $328K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K.
Starfish Group typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Starfish Group is headquartered in LOPEZ ISLAND, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Anne Gilder | Co-President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynn Slaughter | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Britt-Louise Gilder | Co-President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adrienne Morris | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Mathews | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$105K
Total Assets
$24K
Fair Market Value
$24K
Net Worth
$24K
Grants Paid
$103K
Contributions
$122K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$459
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$328K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nations Developmentcharity support | Longmont, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Helpusadoptorgcharity support | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The George Washington Universitycharity support | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| Joyce Theather Foundation IncCharity support | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| La Escuelitacharity support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater New York Al-Anoncharity support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Insight Meditation Societycharity support | Barre, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Solar Sister IncCharity support | Great Falls, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Ideal School Of ManhattanCharity support | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Arccharity support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Citymeals On Wheelscharity support | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Seattle Storm FoundationFINANCIAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2020 |