Stardust Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stardust Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 5 | $26.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 1 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 4 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
Stardust Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent de Paul | Charity | $1.0 million |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Eyes on learning fund | $350,000 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Stardust building supplies | $250,000 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Arts & culture experiences fund | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Bisgrove
- Jon Munson
Questions people ask
Does Stardust Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stardust Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Stardust Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Bisgrove (President) and Jon Munson (Secretary/Treasurer).