Starfish Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Starfish Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,720 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $5,220. 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$37,720
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$5,220
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $77,207 the year before.
46% 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 | $77,207 | 8 | $914,040 |
| 2024 | $37,720 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Starfish Charitable Fund 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 Starfish Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $26,470 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church | Operating Budget | $5,220 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Salem Pregnancy Care Center | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| Winston-Salem Rescue Mission | Operating Budget | $4,500 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Operating Budget | $4,250 |
| Not Forgotten Misitries | Operating Budget | $1,500 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Cru Ministries | Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Trans World Radio | Operating Budget | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- T Gordon Handy Jr
Questions people ask
Does Starfish Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starfish Charitable Fund Inc give?
$37,720 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Starfish Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists T Gordon Handy Jr (President).
What does Starfish Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.