Bluestar Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bluestar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,611 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,552. 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$85,611
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,552
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,179 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,500 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $79,179 | 9 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $85,611 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Bluestar Charitable Foundation 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.
What Bluestar Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $73,611 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Mantra | General & unrestricted | $30,552 |
| Mobile Mantra | General & unrestricted | $30,059 |
| Artists Space Inc | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Art Rocks Club House | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ca Trust for Public Land | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Small Hope Bay Foundation | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gaianetwork | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The International Snow Leopard Trus | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wildcare | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Farallones Association | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Stevens
Questions people ask
Does Bluestar Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bluestar Charitable Foundation give?
$85,611 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bluestar Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Stevens (Pres, Dir, S).
What does Bluestar Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.