Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderHaydenville, Massachusetts · EIN 26-0270223 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE HOWARD E STARK CHARITABLE FOUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 466 Warren Wright Rd, Belchertown MA 01007 |
| Phone | 5165968929 |
| STARKFOUNDATIONGRANTS@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM FOUNDATION OR DOWNLOAD IT FROM WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | VARIABLE |
| Restrictions | NORTHEAST 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS |
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
38% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Together Dog Rescue | Leverett, MA | Capital campaign contribution | $100,000 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | Brooklyn, NY | Program services | $25,000 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | Leverett, MA | Program services | $25,000 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | Northampton, MA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Amherst Survival Center | North Amherst, MA | Programs Services | $25,000 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | Program services | $20,000 |
| Mission of Deeds | Reading, MA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Mommas Inc | Wantagh, NY | Program services | $15,000 |
| Open Pantry Community Services | Springfield, MA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Liberty County Animal Advocates | Dayton, TX | Program services | $2,500 |
| Alaska's Hope Animal Rescue | Cleveland, TX | Program services | $2,500 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | Leverett, MA | Program needs | $146 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | Leverett, MA | Program needs | $139 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($107,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $377,785 | 20 |
| 2024 | $252,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $494,708 | 19 |
| 2022 | $250,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602659349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0270223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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