Star Welfare Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Star Welfare Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,064 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,100. 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$2,064
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,100
- Assets$81,648
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,750 the year before.
80% 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 | $3,900 | 5 | $85,260 |
| 2024 | $1,750 | 3 | $83,598 |
| 2025 | $2,064 | 5 | $81,648 |
How to apply
Star Welfare 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $1,950 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $114 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,100 |
| The Ellen Hermanson Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| NYU Langone Health | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Alpha Phi George Washington University | To further donee's exempt purpose | $114 |
| Riverhead Fire Department | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Ziegler
- Laurie Silver
Questions people ask
Does Star Welfare Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Star Welfare Foundation Inc give?
$2,064 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Star Welfare Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Ziegler (President/Secretary) and Laurie Silver (Treasurer).