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Also known as: C/O STEPHEN HICKS
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The Daystar Foundation is a private corporation based in RIDGEFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Stephen Hicks. It holds total assets of $7K. Annual income is reported at $45K. Total assets have decreased from $754K in 2011 to $2K in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, The Daystar Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $125K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $47K in 2020 to $78K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $22K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Florida, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$22K
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.
The Daystar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, FL.
The Daystar Foundation has distributed a total of $125K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $22K.
The Daystar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Daystar Foundation is headquartered in RIDGEFIELD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hicks | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Hicks | SEC & TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$29K
Total Assets
$2K
Fair Market Value
$2K
Net Worth
$2K
Grants Paid
$27K
Contributions
$6K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$578
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$125K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia Park Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Buffalo, NY | $22K | 2022 |
| Saint Joseph Parenting CenterDONATION | Stamford, CT | $11K | 2022 |
| Danbury & New Milford HospitalHOSPITAL SUPPORT | Danbury, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Save A Child'S HeartSUPPORT CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH HEART DEFECTS | Potomac, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| The Ann Children'S FundDONATION | Naples, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Make A MiracleDONATION | Alpharetta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Fcaec Green ProjectAGRICULTURAL EDUCATION | Bethel, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Pw Arbor ServicesDONATION | Lexington, KY | $1K | 2022 |
| Semper Fi FundASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES | Oceanside, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Eric B Huss Memorial FundSCHOLARSHIP | Airmont, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Ridgefield Visiting Nurse AssociationNURSING SERVICES | Ridgefield, CT | $22K | 2020 |
| Generosity New York IncRELIGIOUS | Ridgefield, CT | $20K | 2020 |
| Hope For Youth FoundationCOMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | Buchanan, NY | $500 | 2020 |