Star Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Star Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Little Falls, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,375 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$63,375
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,800 the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $50,850 | 39 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $66,800 | 73 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,375 | 58 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Star Foundation Inc 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 Star Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $18,200 |
| New York | 9 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $8,000 |
| California | 6 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden B Ranch Donkey Rescue | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Zero Prostate Cancer | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Philabundance | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Kesher Israel Synagogue | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Muddy Paws Rescue | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Casa Essex | General purpose | $2,000 |
| People's Forum | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Metavivor | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | General purpose | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Democracy Forward Fdn | General purpose | $1,500 |
| AIDS United | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Scienceand | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Fdn | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Final Exit Network | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Kesher Israel Synagogue | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Chance of A Lifetime (Colt) | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Hillel at West Chester University | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Scienceand | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Citizens for Respðics (Crew) | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Princeton Univ Faith & Work Initiative | General purpose | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Good Vibrations Recovery | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Fdn | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General purpose | $1,000 |
| National Pancreas Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Helen Keller Intl | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Chabad at Wake Forest U | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Gbscidp Foundation International | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Public Counsel | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pen America | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Fdn for Adoption | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity (Newark) | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Good Vibrations Recovery | General purpose | $1,000 |
| West Chester Food Cupboard | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Smolowe
- Jill Smolowe
- Jonathan Smolowe
Questions people ask
Does Star Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Star Foundation Inc give?
$63,375 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Star Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Smolowe (Director), Jill Smolowe (Director) and Jonathan Smolowe (Director).
What does Star Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.