Starfish Private Foundation
Historical FunderFort Worth, Texas · EIN 47-3930038 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STARFISH PRIVATE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6505 SAUCON VALLEY DRIVE, FORT WORTH TX 76132 |
| Phone | 8179238780 |
| Form and materials | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY HEALLH AND WELLNESS, AND ALSO PROVIDE RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COUNSELING SERVICES. EDUCATION - THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTS IN EDUCATION WILL FOCUS ON PREPARING PEOPLE TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE EMPLOYEES, KNOWLEDGEABLE CUSTOMERS AND PARTICIPATING CITIZENS. CULTURE AND ARTS - THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND DIVERSITY. SPECIAL PROJECTS - THE FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING SPECIAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS AS WELL AS OPERATING SUPPORT. GENERALLY, SUPPORT WILL BE GIVEN FOR A PERIOD NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR AND ORGANIZATIONS MUST REAPPLY FOR SUPPORT EACH YEAR. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT, AN ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ADDRESS SPECIFIC COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DEMONSTRATE FISCAL AND ADMINLSTRALIVE STABILITY. ALL ORGANIZATIONS APPLYING FOR A GRANT MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING TWO REQUIREMENTS: 1. BE DESIGNATED AS A NONPROFIT, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). 2. DEMONSTRATE FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STABILITY BY SHOWING STRONG DIRECTOR AND BOARD COMMITMENT, GOOD MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES, AND PROVIDE A CURRENT BUDGET AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
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
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | Health and human services | $1,090 |
| Camp Barnabas | Branson, MO | Education | $1,000 |
| Duke University Catholic Center | Durham, NC | Education | $1,000 |
| Saving Hope | Fort Worth, TX | Health and human services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,090 | 4 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $15,600 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621209349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3930038
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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