Robert S Starr Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Minnesota · EIN 41-1974767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindering - Sibling Support Project | Bellevue, WA | General | $4,000 |
| Trinity First Lutheran School | Minneapolis, MN | General | $4,000 |
| Books for Africa | St Paul, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Camp Odayin | Stillwater, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Chair-Ity Inc | Cleveland, OH | General | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Brooklyn Park, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Eden Prairie, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Can Do Canines | New Hope, MN | General | $2,500 |
| Cross View Lutheran Church | Edina, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Global Health Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | General/Basic needs | $2,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Caringbridge | Bloomington, MN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103672
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1974767
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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