Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Haydenville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$252,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $494,708 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $250,000 | 1 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $494,708 | 19 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $252,500 | 16 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Howard E Stark Charitable Found 67 Adams Rd, Haydenville, MA 01039 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 387-6300, starkfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Request formal grant application from foundation or download it from website |
| Deadlines | Variable |
| Restrictions | Northeast 501C3 organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $127,500 |
| New York | 5 | $105,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reaching Out Community Services | Program services | $25,000 |
| Neighbors Together | Program services | $25,000 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | Program services | $25,000 |
| Ace Programs for the Homeless | Program services | $25,000 |
| Circle of Hope | Program services | $25,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Programs Services | $25,000 |
| Bread and Roses | Program services | $20,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Program services | $15,000 |
| Xavier Mission | Program services | $15,000 |
| Mommas Inc | Program services | $15,000 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | Program services | $15,000 |
| Friends of Macc | Program services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Maury County Animal Serv | Program services | $5,000 |
| Old Dogs Go to Helen | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Blind Dog Rescue Alliance | Program services | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program services | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer A Franz
- Michael T Pagano
Questions people ask
Does Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Variable.
How much does Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation give?
$252,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer A Franz (Executive Direc) and Michael T Pagano (Trustee).
What does Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and animals.