Starhill Associates Inc
Preselected recipients only
Starhill Associates Inc is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $101,157 and the largest $803,725. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$101,157
- Largest grant$803,725
- Assets$49.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.9 million | 9 | $53.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 14 | $65.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 18 | $49.6 million |
How to apply
Starhill Associates 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.
What Starhill Associates Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $349,458 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $101,157 |
| New York | 1 | $101,157 |
| Texas | 1 | $101,157 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,816 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $803,725 |
| International Rescue Committee | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $349,458 |
| UCSF Neurosurgery | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $251,576 |
| UCSF Neurology | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $201,524 |
| American University of Armenia | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $201,524 |
| Project Glimmer | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $108,270 |
| Cancer Commons | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| Children of Armenia | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| UCSF Children's Hospital - LARRY RAND | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| UCSF Pediatric Cardiology | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| Tufenkian Foundation | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| Tumo Foundation | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| Teach for Armenia | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $101,157 |
| Knights of Vartan | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $25,824 |
| Aiwa (American Int'l Women's Assn) | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $25,816 |
| Dawn Redwoods | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $25,816 |
| Green Foothills Lennie Roberts Endowment | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $15,806 |
| Stanford University | Further recipient organization's charitable activities | $5,532 |
Officers and trustees
- Magdalena Yesil
- Justin Wickett
- Troy Wickett
Questions people ask
Does Starhill Associates Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starhill Associates Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $101,157.
Who runs Starhill Associates Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Magdalena Yesil (President & Cfo), Justin Wickett (Secretary) and Troy Wickett (Vice President).
What does Starhill Associates Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.