Starry Night Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 93-1924982 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.9M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$1,948,119
Total assets$12.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $989,000 and $2,000,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $4,000,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $1,948,119 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Charitable, scientific, and educational purposes | $989,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,937,119 | 4 |
| 2024 | $10,081,658 | 3 |
| 2023 | $2,299,978 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102658
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1924982
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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