The Starr Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 136151545 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Starr Foundation has awarded $332.8M across 414 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cornell University (weill Cornell School of Medicine). This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Starr Foundation funds
The Starr Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University (weill Cornell School of Medicine) CREATION OF THE GLIONOID ASSAY TRANSLATIONAL SCREENING CORE, A TRI-INSTITUTIONAL STEM CELL INITIATIVE, INVOLVING THE COLLABORATION OF WEILL | New York, NY | $15.4M | 2020 |
| New York-presbyterian Fund Inc CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $11.8M | 2022 |
| Broad Institute Inc STARR CANCER CONSORTIUM | Cambridge, MA | $10.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Starr Foundation
From The Starr Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at starrfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Starr Foundation
- Does The Starr Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Starr Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Starr Foundation fund?
- The Starr Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Cornell University (weill Cornell School of Medicine), New York-presbyterian Fund Inc, Broad Institute Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Starr Foundation give in grants?
- The Starr Foundation reported $88.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $332.8M over 414 grants.
- Where is The Starr Foundation located?
- The Starr Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136151545.
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