The Starseed Foundation
Accepts applications
The Starseed Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,202 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $6,186 and the largest $33,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$321,202
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$6,186
- Largest grant$33,500
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $287,748 the year before.
53% 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 | $287,748 | 48 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $321,202 | 38 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth Edwards PO Box 1001, Sandy, OR 97055 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 668-8662 |
| What to submit | Grant application is available at foundation website for donee to print, complete, and mail or email. http://www.starseedfoundation.org/full-grant-request- guidelines request requires the following information: (1) name and address of requesting organization (2) name of submitting person (3) description of what is requested and why it is needed and who will benefit from the grant. A time table or plan for disbursement is helpful. (4) verification of 501(c)3 status. (5) background details of the donee organization. (6) budget of program |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants/donations awards are limited to the starseed foundation mission statement. All awards correlate to starseed's mission statement. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Starseed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 34 | $264,467 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $27,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Cultural support | $33,500 |
| Scrap | Environmental report | $25,000 |
| Dancing Ground | Cultural support | $19,500 |
| Pear | Community support | $17,700 |
| Superkid Power | Community support | $16,500 |
| White Bird Dance | Cultural support | $15,500 |
| Portland Columbia Sympathy | Cultural support | $13,000 |
| Clackamas County Children Comm | Community support | $12,000 |
| Empowered Movement Aerial | Community support | $9,000 |
| Oregon Coasts Childrens Theater | Cultural support | $8,530 |
| Corvallis Youth Symphony Assn | Cultural support | $8,500 |
| Oregon Symphony | Cultural support | $8,000 |
| Art Presence | Cultural support | $7,500 |
| Goat in the Road Productions | Cultural support | $7,500 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Cultural support | $7,500 |
| Dubuque Main Street | Cultural support | $7,000 |
| Myvoice Music | Cultural support | $6,600 |
| Feral Cat Coalition | Community support | $6,539 |
| Play It Forward | Cultural support | $6,373 |
| Oregon Repertory Singers | Cultural support | $6,000 |
| Chamber Music NW | Cultural support | $5,400 |
| Ace After School Program | Community support | $5,000 |
| Crave Theater Company | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| Cygnet Productions | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| High Desert Chamber Music | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Society of Artists | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| Original Practice Shakespeare | Cultural support | $5,000 |
| Bodyvox | Cultural support | $4,650 |
| Applegate Regional Theater | Cultural support | $4,000 |
| Crossroads Arts Center | Cultural support | $3,000 |
| Community Warehouse | Community support | $2,500 |
| Four Rivers Cultural Center | Cultural support | $2,500 |
| Stages of Life | Cultural support | $2,500 |
| All Classical Portland | Cultural support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Gorge | Community support | $1,068 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Community support | $1,030 |
| Oregon Humanities | Cultural support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Community support | $577 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Edwards
- Ann Edwards
- Tom Schaefer
- Jodee Keegan
- Sean Berry
Questions people ask
Does The Starseed Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Starseed Foundation give?
$321,202 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $6,186.
Who runs The Starseed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth Edwards (Executive Di), Ann Edwards (VP), Tom Schaefer (Secretary) and Jodee Keegan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Starseed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.