The Stare Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Stare Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $585,141 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $105,047. 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$585,141
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$105,047
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $536,728 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $568,361 | 44 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $536,728 | 49 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $585,141 | 46 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
The Stare 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 The Stare Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $211,047 |
| California | 16 | $138,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,047 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $41,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $34,047 |
| Maine | 4 | $31,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association | General Purpose | $105,047 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Santa Rosa Symphony Association | General Purpose | $42,500 |
| Northwestern University | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| ACLU | General Purpose | $35,047 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Global Partners for Development | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Hearthstone Village | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| LSU Foundation | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Place | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Roosevelt University | General Purpose | $14,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | General Purpose | $13,000 |
| Natick Service Council | General Purpose | $13,000 |
| Healdsburg Jazz Fest | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Friend Memorial Public Library | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Health Horizons International Foundation | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Malta House of Care | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Career Technical Education Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Rural California Broadcasting Corporation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maine Mobile Health Program | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Society for Aid to Children | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Rosa | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Kismet Rock Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sonoma State University | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Trad Jass | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Needham Community Council Inc | General Purpose | $3,047 |
| Durham Public Library | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Reach For Home | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Russian Riverkeeper | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| National Association of Railroad Passengers | General Purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary S Wilkinson
- David S Stare
- Maria Stare
Questions people ask
Does The Stare Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stare Fund give?
$585,141 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Stare Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary S Wilkinson (Trustee), David S Stare (Trustee) and Maria Stare (Trustee).
What does The Stare Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.