Twelve Stars Foundation
Accepts applications
Twelve Stars Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $666,667. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$666,667
- Assets$51.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
30% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 9 | $36.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 10 | $51.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Glenn M Creamer C/O Fiduciary Trust International, LLC 55 Old Bedford Road Ste 302, Lincoln, MA 01773 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 283-1238 |
| What to submit | No standard format |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Twelve Stars Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $360,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $285,000 |
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year Up | To support the organization's mission | $666,667 |
| African Mission Healthcare | To support the organization's mission | $360,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Massachusetts | To support the organization's mission | $316,333 |
| St Raphael Academy | To support the organization's mission | $200,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Inc | To support the organization's mission | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charity Fund | To support the organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Redemptorist - Denver Province | To support the organization's mission | $100,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence | To support the organization's mission | $60,000 |
| Dominican House of Studies | To support the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Thomas Becket Foundation | To support the organization's mission | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn M Creamer
- Mary Jane Creamer
Questions people ask
Does Twelve Stars Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Twelve Stars Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Twelve Stars Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Glenn M Creamer (Chairman/Treasurer) and Mary Jane Creamer (President/Secretary).
What does Twelve Stars Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.