Robert S Starr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert S Starr Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $40,000 | 17 | $970,746 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $41,500 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Robert S Starr Foundation 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 Robert S Starr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $31,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kindering - Sibling Support Project | General | $4,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School | General | $4,000 |
| Books for Africa | General | $3,000 |
| Camp Odayin | General | $3,000 |
| Chair-Ity Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $3,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General | $3,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | General | $3,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General | $3,000 |
| Can Do Canines | General | $2,500 |
| Cross View Lutheran Church | General | $2,000 |
| Global Health Ministries | General | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | General | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | General/basic needs | $2,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | General | $1,000 |
| Caringbridge | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradley R Starr
- Erica Erickson
- Theresa Sawyer
- Jennifer Manning
Questions people ask
Does Robert S Starr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert S Starr Foundation give?
$41,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Robert S Starr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bradley R Starr (President, Treasurer), Erica Erickson (Director), Theresa Sawyer (Director) and Jennifer Manning (Director).
What does Robert S Starr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.