Starry Night Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Starry Night Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.9 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2.0 million and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.9 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2.0 million
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
50% 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 | $2.3 million | 2 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 3 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $8.9 million | 4 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Starry Night Charitable 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.
What Starry Night Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $5.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $4.0 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $1.9 million |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $989,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lili Rong
- Torunn Meighan
Questions people ask
Does Starry Night Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Starry Night Charitable Foundation give?
$8.9 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2.0 million.
Who runs Starry Night Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lili Rong (President, Secretary, Director) and Torunn Meighan (Treasurer, Director).
What does Starry Night Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.