Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation
Accepts applications
Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$43.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 22 | $39.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 26 | $43.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dunham F Jewett - Dorothy R Starlin 2727 Allen Parkway Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77019-2125 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 739-7007 |
| What to submit | Essay form (1) name/address of grantee (2) qual as 501(c)(3) org (3) purpose for grant (4) % of support money used for purpose |
| Restrictions | Limits the usage of its funds to purposes directly connected with classical violin performance and study arts. |
What Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $368,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $316,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $275,000 |
| California | 3 | $258,750 |
| Michigan | 2 | $236,625 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $141,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starling Project Foundation | Advancement of violin studies | $250,000 |
| The Shephard School of Music - Rice University | Advancement of violin studies | $200,000 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | Advancement of violin studies | $166,000 |
| The Colburn School | Advancement of violin studies | $160,750 |
| University of Michigan | Advancement of violin studies | $151,625 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | Advancement of violin studies | $150,000 |
| New England Conservatory | Advancement of violin studies | $141,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Advancement of violin studies | $105,000 |
| College Conservatory of Music | Advancement of violin studies | $100,000 |
| Salt Lake Music School Foundation DBA Gifted Music School | Advancement of violin studies | $100,000 |
| Bowdin College | Advancement of violin studies | $90,000 |
| Sounding Point Foundation | Advancement of violin studies | $85,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Advancement of violin studies | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Advancement of violin studies | $65,000 |
| Meadowmount School of Music | Advancement of violin studies | $64,400 |
| Music Academy of the West | Advancement of violin studies | $60,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | Advancement of violin studies | $40,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Advancement of violin studies | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | Advancement of violin studies | $38,000 |
| Steans Music Institute | Advancement of violin studies | $35,000 |
| Coleman Violin Studio | Advancement of violin studies | $30,000 |
| Yellow Barn Music School and Festival | Advancement of violin studies | $25,000 |
| Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival | Advancement of violin studies | $20,800 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Advancement of violin studies | $20,000 |
| Encore Chamber Music Institute | Advancement of violin studies | $18,500 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra | Advancement of violin studies | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dunham F Jewett
- Melinda M Kacal
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dunham F Jewett (Trustee) and Melinda M Kacal (Trustee).
What does Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.