Stellar Solutions Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stellar Solutions Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $238,933 in 242 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$238,933
- Number of grants242
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $297,166 the year before.
50% 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 | $297,166 | 322 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $238,933 | 242 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Stellar Solutions 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 Stellar Solutions Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 36 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $49,450 |
| California | 58 | $41,319 |
| Virginia | 30 | $23,505 |
| Colorado | 25 | $22,500 |
| Florida | 9 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 12 | $10,250 |
| New Mexico | 10 | $7,300 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $6,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $6,500 |
| New York | 11 | $6,068 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige NQ Award | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Samaritans's Purse International Relief | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Proclaim International Inc | Unrestricted donation | $3,000 |
| Save A Warrior | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Valley Christian School System (VCHS) | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Sec of the Air Force Special | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| United States Geospatialintelligence Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,545 |
| Good Shepherds Children Ctr | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Heart of Tucson Happy Equine | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Legacies Alive Foundation Aws Run for the Gold Star Families | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| National Defense Industrial Association | Unrestricted donation | $1,200 |
| Abortion Care Network Washington DC | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Acres of Love Inc Home | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| All Things Possible Christs Compassion Center | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Anxiety and Depression Association of America | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Beckford Bell Fund | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Bella Boutique | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Bichons and Buddies | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Big Fish Foundation Nederland Co | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Black Girls Code Inc | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Brave Church | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Brave Church | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Brunswicktopsham Land Trust | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Celeste V Ford
- Kevin E Ford
- Hillary J Murphy
- Jeff Langhan
Questions people ask
Does Stellar Solutions Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stellar Solutions Foundation give?
$238,933 in tax year 2024, across 242 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stellar Solutions Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Celeste V Ford (President), Kevin E Ford (Secretary and Treasurer), Hillary J Murphy (Director) and Jeff Langhan (Cfo).
What does Stellar Solutions Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.