Starfish Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 02-0811842

Foundation Overview

Based in Naples, FL, Starfish Fund has awarded 201 grants totaling $2,229,295 to organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$2,229,295
Total Assets
$7,824,897
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

5 of 32 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New Jersey

Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in New Jersey and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Summit (58%), Cedar Knolls (14%), Kenilworth (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+96%

Strong 96% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (75%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Starfish Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aamc Foundation $31,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Operations 2022
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2022
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2022
Drexel University $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Remd Program 2022
Farmer Foodshare Inc $2,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2022
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2022
Overlook Foundation $15,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2022
Reality Ministries Inc $5,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2022
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2022
Special Olympics Pa $25,000 Norristown, PA, US General Operations 2022
The Cornucopia Institute $1,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2022
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2022
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -Fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2022
United Methodist Church Of Summit $10,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2022
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2022
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2022
Center For American Liberty $200,000 Leesburg, VA, US Annual Giving 2022
Childrens Health Defense $2,000 Franklin Lakes, NJ, US Annual Giving 2022
Families Moving Forward $3,000 Durham, NC, US Annual Giving 2022
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund $5,000 Falls Church, VA, US Annual Giving 2022
Foundation For Economic Education $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Annual Giving 2022
Patriots Path Council Bsa $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US Annual Giving 2022
Annapolis Police Foundation $9,000 Annapolis, MD, US Grant To Foundation 2022
The Weston A Price Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2022
New York Medical College $5,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Giving 2022
Brett Boyer Foundation $9,600 Nashville, TN, US Annual Giving 2022
Federalist Society For Law Public P $7,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2022
Advancing Native Missions $10,000 Afton, VA, US General Operations 2022
Centre Community Foundation $10,000 State College, PA, US Make An Impact 2022
Community Foundation Of Collier Cou $15,000 Naples, FL, US General Operations 2022
Tunnels For Power $20,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Operations 2022
Grace Church Of Chapel Hill $10,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Operations 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Drexel University $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2021
Farmer Foodshare Inc $2,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2021
Overlook Foundation $25,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Reality Ministries Inc $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2021
Summit Park Line Foundation $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
The Cornucopia Institute $1,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2021
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2021
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2021
United Methodist Church Of Summit $10,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2021
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Annapolis Police Association $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US Annual Giving 2021
Center For American Liberty $150,000 Leesburg, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Childrens Health Defense $2,000 Peachtree City, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
Families Moving Forward $3,000 Durham, NC, US Annual Giving 2021
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund $5,000 Falls Church, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Foundation For Economic Education $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
National Vaccine Information Ctr $2,000 Sterling, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Stephen Sill Tunnel To Towers $20,000 Staten Island, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
New York Medical College $10,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
Parkinsons Assoc Of Sw Florida $25,000 Naples, FL, US Raise The Paddle Campaign 2021
Brett Boyer Foundation $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Annual Giving 2021
Federalist Society For Law Public P $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Weston A Price Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Drexel University $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2021
Farmer Foodshare Inc $2,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2021
Overlook Foundation $25,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Reality Ministries Inc $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2021
Summit Park Line Foundation $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
The Cornucopia Institute $1,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2021
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2021
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -Fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2021
United Methodist Church Of Summit $10,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2021
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Annapolis Police Association $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US Annual Giving 2021
Center For American Liberty $150,000 Leesburg, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Childrens Health Defense $2,000 Peachtree City, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
Families Moving Forward $3,000 Durham, NC, US Annual Giving 2021
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund $5,000 Falls Church, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Foundation For Economic Education $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
National Vaccine Information Ctr $2,000 Sterling, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Stephen Sill Tunnel To Towers $20,000 Staten Island, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
New York Medical College $10,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
Parkinsons Assoc Of Sw Florida $25,000 Naples, FL, US Raise The Paddle Campaign 2021
Brett Boyer Foundation $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Annual Giving 2021
Federalist Society For Law Public P $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Weston A Price Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Drexel University $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2021
Farmer Foodshare Inc $2,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2021
Overlook Foundation $25,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Reality Ministries Inc $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2021
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2021
Summit Park Line Foundation $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
The Cornucopia Institute $1,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2021
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2021
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -Fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2021
United Methodist Church Of Summit $10,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2021
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2021
Annapolis Police Association $10,000 Annapolis, MD, US Annual Giving 2021
Center For American Liberty $150,000 Leesburg, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Childrens Health Defense $2,000 Peachtree City, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
Families Moving Forward $3,000 Durham, NC, US Annual Giving 2021
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund $5,000 Falls Church, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Foundation For Economic Education $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Annual Giving 2021
National Vaccine Information Ctr $2,000 Sterling, VA, US Annual Giving 2021
Stephen Sill Tunnel To Towers $20,000 Staten Island, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
New York Medical College $10,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Giving 2021
Parkinsons Assoc Of Sw Florida $25,000 Naples, FL, US Raise The Paddle Campaign 2021
Brett Boyer Foundation $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Annual Giving 2021
Federalist Society For Law Public P $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Weston A Price Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2021
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2020
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2020
Drexel University $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2020
Farmer Foodshare Inc $2,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2020
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2020
Habitat For Humanity Of Durham Inc $3,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2020
Mt Sinai Hospital $5,000 New York, NY, US General Operations 2020
Overlook Foundation $25,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2020
Reality Ministries Inc $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2020
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2020
Special Olympics Pa $25,000 Norristown, PA, US General Operations 2020
Summit Park Line Foundation $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2020
The Cornucopia Institute $2,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2020
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2020
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2020
United Methodist Church Of Summit $15,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2020
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2020
Annapolis Police Association $4,500 Annapolis, MD, US Annual Giving 2020
Bethesda Project $2,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Annual Giving 2020
Cancer Alliance Of Naples $20,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US Annual Giving 2020
Center For American Liberty $15,000 Leesburg, VA, US Annual Giving 2020
Childrens Health Defense $1,000 Peachtree City, GA, US Annual Giving 2020
Families Moving Forward $3,000 Durham, NC, US Annual Giving 2020
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund $5,000 Falls Church, VA, US Annual Giving 2020
Foundation For Economic Education $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US Annual Giving 2020
Marine Ind Assoc Collier Cnty Found $40,000 Naples, FL, US Annual Giving 2020
National Links Trust $1,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2020
National Vaccine Information Ctr $2,000 Sterling, VA, US Annual Giving 2020
Patriots Path Council Bsa $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US Annual Giving 2020
People Advocating Vaccine Education $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Annual Giving 2020
Stephen Sill Tunnel To Towers $25,000 Staten Island, NY, US Annual Giving 2020
Red Wriggler Community Farm $1,000 Clarksburg, MD, US Annual Giving 2020
Annapolis Police Foundation $2,500 Annapolis, MD, US Officer Training 2020
Annapolis Police Foundation $2,000 Annapolis, MD, US Grant To Foundation 2020
The Weston A Price Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US Annual Giving 2020
Aamc Foundation $12,000 Annapolis, MD, US General Operations 2019
Boy Scouts Of America $3,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Bridges Outreach Inc $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Chapel Hill Bible Church $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Operations 2019
Community Food Bank Of Nj $2,000 Hilldside, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Drexel University $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2019
Food Freedom Foundation Inc $3,000 Falls Church, VA, US General Operations 2019
Farmer Foodshare Inc $1,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2019
Food For The Poor Inc $1,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2019
Habitat For Humanity Of Durham Inc $3,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2019
Mt Sinai Hospital $6,000 New York, NY, US General Operations 2019
North Naples United Methodist Churc $30,000 Naples, FL, US General Operations 2019
Overlook Foundation $25,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Pivotal Moments Inc $37,500 Ashburn, VA, US General Operations 2019
Reality Ministries Inc $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2019
Savory Institute $5,000 Boulder, CO, US General Operations 2019
Special Olympics Pa $25,000 Norristown, PA, US General Operations 2019
Summit Park Line Foundation $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2019
The Cornucopia Institute $1,000 Viroqua, WI, US General Operations 2019
The Humane Society Of The Us $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2019
Tourette Association Of America $10,000 Bayside, NY, US General Operations 2019
Trinity School Of Durham $10,000 Durham, NC, US Start Fund And Scholarship Endowment 2019
Univerity Of Iowa - Wahls Research $6,000 Iowa City, IA, US General Operations -fund Dr. Terry Wahlsp.o. Box 4550 Research Fund 2019
United Methodist Church Of Summit $20,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2019
First Tee Of Raritan Valley $1,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operations 2019
Anne Arundel Medical Center $50,000 Annapolis, MD, US Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2017
Chapel Hill Bible Church $20,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US General Operations 2017
Drexel $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Operations 2017
Farm To Consumer Legal Defense Fund Foundation $3,000 Falls Church, VA, US Grant Limited In Purpose To Charitable Activities Including Education 2017
First Tee Of Raritan $2,000 Kenilworth, NJ, US General Operatoins 2017
Food For The Poor Inc $2,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US General Operations 2017
Habitat For Humanity Of Durham Inc $3,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2017
Hometown Television $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2017
Leukemia Lymphoma Society $22,695 Natick, MA, US Research Project - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 2017
Mustard Seed Communities $15,000 Medfield, MA, US General Operations 2017
Overlook Foundation $6,500 Summit, NJ, US Emergency Department Challenge Grant 2017
Patriots' Path Council Boy Scouts Of America $4,000 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner 2017
Reality Ministries Inc $4,000 Durham, NC, US General Operations 2017
Special Olympics Pennsylvania $20,000 Norristown, PA, US General Operations 2017
Summit Area Public Foundation $8,000 Summit, NJ, US Community Center Fund & General Operations 2017
Summit Parkline Foundation $10,000 Summit, NJ, US Pledge Payment - Pedestrian Bridge 2017
Summit Police Athletic League $1,500 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2017
The Humane Society Of The United States $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Operations 2017
The United Methodist Church Of Summit $15,000 Summit, NJ, US General Operations 2017
Trinity School Of Durham And Chapel Hill $46,000 Durham, NC, US Star Fund 2017
Villanova University $5,000 Villanova, PA, US Daniel Dilella Center For Real Estate 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Starfish Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 02-0811842
Website N/A
Address 1528 MARSH WREN LN Naples, FL 34105-2792

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Starfish Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/direc Albert L Lord Jr
Director Suzanne D Lord
Director Albert L Lord Iii
Secretary/direc Christine L Deguzman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.