Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6121656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$43M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $141,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DUNHAM F JEWETT - DOROTHY R STARLIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 ALLEN PARKWAY SUITE 1700, HOUSTON TX 770192125 |
| Phone | 7137397007 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITS THE USAGE OF ITS FUNDS TO PURPOSES DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH CLASSICAL VIOLIN PERFORMANCE AND STUDY ARTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Project Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Advancement of violin studies | $250,000 |
| The Shephard School of Music - Rice University | Houston, TX | Advancement of violin studies | $200,000 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | Boulder, CO | Advancement of violin studies | $166,000 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | Advancement of violin studies | $160,750 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Advancement of violin studies | $151,625 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | Aspen, CO | Advancement of violin studies | $150,000 |
| New England Conservatory | Boston, MA | Advancement of violin studies | $141,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Advancement of violin studies | $105,000 |
| College Conservatory of Music | Cincinnati, OH | Advancement of violin studies | $100,000 |
| Salt Lake Music School Foundation Dba Gifted Music School | Salt Lake City, UT | Advancement of violin studies | $100,000 |
| Bowdin College | Brunswick, ME | Advancement of violin studies | $90,000 |
| Sounding Point Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Advancement of violin studies | $85,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Advancement of violin studies | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Advancement of violin studies | $65,000 |
| Meadowmount School of Music | Westport, NY | Advancement of violin studies | $64,400 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Advancement of violin studies | $60,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | Blue Hill, ME | Advancement of violin studies | $40,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Advancement of violin studies | $40,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | Advancement of violin studies | $38,000 |
| Steans Music Institute | Highland Park, IL | Advancement of violin studies | $35,000 |
| Coleman Violin Studio | Seattle, WA | Advancement of violin studies | $30,000 |
| Yellow Barn Music School and Festival | Putney, VT | Advancement of violin studies | $25,000 |
| Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival | Winston Salem, NC | Advancement of violin studies | $20,800 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Advancement of violin studies | $20,000 |
| Encore Chamber Music Institute | Gates Mill, OH | Advancement of violin studies | $18,500 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra | Hilton Head Island, SC | Advancement of violin studies | $4,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $246,862 |
| The Shephard School of Music - Rice University | Houston, TX | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $200,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $162,524 |
| The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $145,750 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | Boulder, CO | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $140,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $126,905 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $108,657 |
| The Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $105,000 |
| College Conservatory of Music | Cincinnati, OH | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $100,000 |
| Salt Lake Music School Foundation Dba Gifted Music School | Salt Lake City, UT | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $100,000 |
| Sounding Point Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $80,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $75,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $71,485 |
| Starling Project Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $50,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Advancement of violin studies, see statement 9 | $28,594 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,235,075 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,580,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6121656
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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