Starkey Hearing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Starkey Hearing Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,920 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$270,920
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $270,920 | 5 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Starkey Hearing 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Starkey Hearing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $65,060 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $205,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $860 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Foundation | To fund the Essentia East Region childrens health audiology with the equipment | $150,000 |
| Anargyroi FMS Founda | Community Ear and Hearing Health Sponsorhip | $63,329 |
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation | Fund the Gillette Childrens audiology expansion at the Maple Grove clinic | $55,000 |
| Aisa H Rafanan - Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation | Christmas Gala | $1,731 |
| Norberto Martinez | PSOHNS Clinical Encounter Session Convention | $860 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Brown
- Gyl Kasewurm
- Cindy Menges
- Grace Owens
- Bob Cohen
- Sandi Young
- Carla Rondeau
- John Fox
Questions people ask
Does Starkey Hearing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starkey Hearing Foundation give?
$270,920 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Starkey Hearing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Brown (President/Board Chair), Gyl Kasewurm (VP/Vice Chair), Cindy Menges (VP of Advancement/Secretary) and Grace Owens (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Starkey Hearing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and international.