Starr Foundation
Accepts applications
Starr Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$138,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,000 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $137,000 | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $138,500 | 21 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joe F Starr 2 Johnson Ranch Road, Little Rock, AR 72223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 519-4020 |
What Starr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 17 | $114,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Tabriz 2025 | $35,000 |
| Sona | Undesignated | $25,000 |
| Grand Mesa Arts Center | Undesignated | $20,000 |
| Apple Seeds Teaching Farm | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Washington Regional Med Foundation | Undesignated | $10,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Education Fnd | Undesignated | $6,000 |
| 20th Century Club | Hope ball | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Champions Trust | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Arkansas PBS Foundation | Undesignated | $5,000 |
| Leverett Elementary | Undesignated | $3,000 |
| Friends of Bloomsburg Library | Undesignated | $2,500 |
| Fayetteville Jr Civic League | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| The Call | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund | Tropical storm helene | $1,000 |
| Magdalene Serenity House | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Methodist Family Health Foundation | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Little Rock Compassion Center | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Wyn norwood scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shannon Arcana
- Rene V Starr
- Joe F Starr
Questions people ask
Does Starr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Starr Foundation give?
$138,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Starr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shannon Arcana (Trustee), Rene V Starr (Trustee) and Joe F Starr (Director).
What does Starr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.