Darren Star Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-0858748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$360K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Capital Campaign for Project Angel Food | $250,000 |
| Hamptons International Film Festival Inc | East Hampton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Rehabilitation Hospital Inc | Columbia, MD | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Schools Corporation | New York, NY | Trinity fund | $15,000 |
| Family Equality | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $360,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $494,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $387,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349105075
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0858748
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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