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The Stars Foundation Of Thurston County is a private corporation based in OLYMPIA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Amee Boone. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $281K. Total assets have grown from $464K in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, The Stars Foundation Of Thurston County has made 18 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $263K and $575K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $575K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 5 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 Stars Foundation Of Thurston County primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA.
The Stars Foundation Of Thurston County has distributed a total of $1.1M across 18 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K.
The application deadline is CONSIDERED UPON RECEIPT.. Grants are generally limited to youths in and around the county.
The Stars Foundation Of Thurston County is headquartered in OLYMPIA, WA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen K Boone | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michele Boone | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Foley | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amee Kiefer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig Kiefer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$301K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$297K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$114K
Distribution Amount
$162K
Total: $958K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersGENERAL OPERATIONS | Olympia, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Thurston CountySUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL KIDS CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS | Tumwater, WA | $214K | 2023 |
| Hands On Children'S MuseumPADDLE RAISE TO SUPPORT CREATION OF A TREEHOUSE EXHIBIT. | Olympia, WA | $45K | 2023 |
| Providence Southwest Washington FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Olympia, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Little Red Schoolhouse ProjectSUPPORT LOW INCOME FAMILES WITH BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Olympia, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Providence St Peter FoundationAFFINITY TREE-FOREST DONATION. SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PROVIDENCE. | Olympia, WA | $10K | 2022 |