Starfish Fund
Preselected recipients only
Starfish Fund is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $548,364 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$548,364
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $436,000 the year before.
45% 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 | $479,600 | 32 | $7.8 million |
| 2023 | $436,000 | 32 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $548,364 | 40 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Starfish Fund 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 Starfish Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $225,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $130,364 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $80,000 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $58,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American Liberty | General - liberty fund | $200,000 |
| Drexel University | Remd program | $56,800 |
| Special Olympics Pa | General operations | $25,000 |
| United Methodist Church of Summit | General operations | $25,000 |
| Knowing Love Ministies Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Penn State Womens Soccer Booster CL | General operations | $22,000 |
| Brett Boyer Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | General operations | $20,000 |
| Grace Church of Chapel Hill | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Darren Daulton Fdn | General operations | $11,564 |
| First Tee of Raritan Valley | General operations | $10,000 |
| Summit Police Athletic League | General operations | $10,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Reality Ministries Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Savory Institute | General operations | $5,000 |
| Univerity of Iowa - Wahls Research | General operations -fund dr. Terry wahlsp.o. Box 4550 research fund | $5,000 |
| Villanova University | Daniel dilella center for real estate | $5,000 |
| Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| the weston a price foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN brownstone institute | General operations | $5,000 |
| durham rescue mission | General operations | $5,000 |
| foundation for ind rights of expres | General operations | $5,000 |
| billy keane foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General operations | $5,000 |
| Grindstone Ministries | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Study Center | General operations | $5,000 |
| Imagine Ministry | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operations | $3,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | General operations | $3,000 |
| Bridges Outreach Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | General operations | $2,000 |
| Carolina Poodle Rescue | General operations | $2,000 |
| Farmer Foodshare Inc | general operations | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Durham Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of the US | General operations | $1,000 |
| Let Grow | General operations | $1,000 |
| International Dark Sky Assoc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of NJ | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert L Lord Jr
- Suzanne D Lord
- Albert L Lord III
- Christine L Deguzman
Questions people ask
Does Starfish Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starfish Fund give?
$548,364 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Starfish Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert L Lord Jr (President/Direc), Suzanne D Lord (Director), Albert L Lord III (Director) and Christine L Deguzman (Secretary/DIREC).
What does Starfish Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.