Gem Star Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 22-6071177 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$40K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$973K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
62% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Film and Video | Washington, DC | Arts | $6,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Madison Area YMCA | Madison, NJ | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cardoza Law School | New York, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Educational | $4,000 |
| Avalon Theatre | Washington, DC | Arts | $3,500 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | Educational | $1,500 |
| University of Maryland Student Crisis Fund | College Park, MD | Educational | $1,500 |
| Alliance Francaise | Washington, DC | Educational | $750 |
| French American Cultural Foundation | Washington, DC | Educational | $750 |
| Imagination Stage | Bethesda, MA | Educational | $500 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Toms River, NJ | Educational | $500 |
| DC Roadrunners | Washington, DC | Educational | $500 |
| West Tech Alumni Association | Cleveland, OH | Educational | $250 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Educational | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $37,250 | 16 |
| 2023 | $36,250 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102375
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6071177
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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