Robert and Susan Star Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3208973 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$18K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$250
Total assets$269K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Chest Physicians | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Build Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mass Teacher Resources | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Misericordia Family Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Waking in the Schools - Wits | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| National Peace Corps Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Covenant House Illinois | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Helping the Poor | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Unrestricted | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,750 | 19 |
| 2023 | $4,900 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503449349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3208973
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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