Protostar Foundation
Accepts applications
Protostar Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $79,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$79,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$186,322
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48,500 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,000 | 8 | $118,069 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 5 | $46,356 |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 7 | $186,322 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary P Poon 9984 Scripps Ranch Boulevard 232, San Diego, CA 92131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 360-1160, info@protostargroup.com |
| What to submit | Applications and accompanying materials vary by grant and can be reviewed and submitted on the organization's website at: https://protostargroup.com/how-to-apply-for-a-grant/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Protostar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 3 | $33,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Music Society | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis & Learning | Charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| North Coast Repertory Threatre | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Silkroad's Global Music Workshop | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Junior Tennis Foundation | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary P Poon
- Richard Hartley
Questions people ask
Does Protostar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Protostar Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Protostar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary P Poon (President, Chairman) and Richard Hartley (Treasurer, Director).
What does Protostar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.