Protostar Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 81-1864222 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $27,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY P POON |
|---|---|
| Address | 9984 SCRIPPS RANCH BOULEVARD 232, SAN DIEGO CA 92131 |
| Phone | 2023601160 |
| INFO@PROTOSTARGROUP.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AND ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS VARY BY GRANT AND CAN BE REVIEWED AND SUBMITTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://PROTOSTARGROUP.COM/HOW-TO-APPLY-FOR-A-GRANT/ |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
71% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Jolla Music Society | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis & Learning | Long Island City, NY | Charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| North Coast Repertory Threatre | Solana Beach, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Silkroad's Global Music Workshop | Brighton, MA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Junior Tennis Foundation | West Harrison, NY | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $27,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1864222
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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