The Starbucks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Starbucks Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$13.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.4 million the year before.
24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24.0 million | 71 | $43.8 million |
| 2023 | $21.4 million | 73 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $13.6 million | 37 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
The Starbucks Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Starbucks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $804,013 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $3.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.8 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 4 | $740,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $665,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $631,364 |
| Indiana | 2 | $624,747 |
| Arizona | 1 | $469,300 |
| Colorado | 1 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Thriving communities & disaster response | $5.0 million |
| Myriad USA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $3.0 million |
| American Red Cross | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1.1 million |
| Junior Achievement Worldwide | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1.1 million |
| Mercy Corps | Thriving communities & disaster response | $1.0 million |
| Vancouver Foundation | Thriving communities & disaster response | $804,013 |
| Ripple Effect | Thriving communities & disaster response | $599,758 |
| Planet Water Foundation | Thriving communities & disaster response | $469,300 |
| World Central Kitchen | Thriving communities & disaster response | $448,000 |
| Care Inc | Thriving communities & disaster response | $401,364 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Thriving communities & disaster response | $350,000 |
| World Relief | Thriving communities & disaster response | $330,000 |
| Mentor | Thriving communities & disaster response | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Bean Voyage | Thriving communities & disaster response | $215,938 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| Impactassets | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | Thriving communities & disaster response | $200,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Thriving communities & disaster response | $195,000 |
| Days for Girls International | Thriving communities & disaster response | $175,000 |
| Friends of Forge | Thriving communities & disaster response | $172,500 |
| Mary's Place | Thriving communities & disaster response | $150,000 |
| Glasswing International | Thriving communities & disaster response | $144,000 |
| Farestart | Thriving communities & disaster response | $135,000 |
| Save the Children | Thriving communities & disaster response | $125,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| Wakami Foundation | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Thriving communities & disaster response | $100,000 |
| YWCA Seattle King Snohomish | Thriving communities & disaster response | $60,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Thriving communities & disaster response | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Georgia | Thriving communities & disaster response | $30,000 |
| Youthcare | Thriving communities & disaster response | $25,000 |
| Christel House International | Thriving communities & disaster response | $24,989 |
| Hello Neighbor | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | Thriving communities & disaster response | $20,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Thriving communities & disaster response | $15,000 |
| Deaf-Reach | Thriving communities & disaster response | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Trilling
- Michelle Burns
- Brady Brewer
- Aj Jones III
- Mark Brown
- Dominic Carr
- Tai Fung
- Kelly Goodejohn
- Katie Jones
- Joshua C Gaul
Questions people ask
Does The Starbucks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Starbucks Foundation give?
$13.6 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs The Starbucks Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sara Trilling (President/Director), Michelle Burns (President/Vp/Secretary/Director), Brady Brewer (Director) and Aj Jones III (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Starbucks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and youth programs.