Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation
Accepts applications
Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation is a private foundation in Harwood, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,250 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,250
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$469,115
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,400 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,500 | 17 | $463,449 |
| 2024 | $24,400 | 16 | $491,040 |
| 2025 | $24,250 | 16 | $469,115 |
How to apply
| Contact | Pete Stark Foundation 4727 Bayfields Road, Harwood, MD 20776 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 828-2727 |
| What to submit | Writing |
What Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $750 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congressional Progressive Caucus Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Davis Street Community Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| New Endeavors by Women | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Monarch Employee Care Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Afro American Cultural and Historical Society | General purposes | $1,000 |
| American Humanist Assn | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Hayward Area Historical Society | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Hispanic Community Affairs Council | General purposes | $1,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Monarch | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Save the Bay | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Arundel Rivers Federation | General purposes | $500 |
| Friends of the Children | General purposes | $500 |
| National Association of Family School and Community Engagement | General purposes | $500 |
| Kindness Grows Here | General purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Roderick Stark
- Fortney Hillman Stark III
Questions people ask
Does Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation give?
$24,250 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Roderick Stark (Ceo) and Fortney Hillman Stark III (Cfo and Secretary).
What does Stark Family Foundation Inc Fka Pete Stark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.