Reach-a-star Foundation

EIN 94-3389351 · NJ · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in CA, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Reach-a-star Foundation based in NJ paid 6 grants totaling $33K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $20K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included OAKLAND SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, SAFE HOUSE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, and DONORSCHOOSEORG. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$641,277
Giving (latest yr)
$33,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Oakland School for the Arts$20,000
  • Safe House for the Performing Arts$5,000
  • Donorschooseorg$2,000
  • Khan Academy Inc$2,000
  • Kqed Inc$2,000

Where grants went

  • California$31,000 · 5 grants
  • New York$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland, CA
Unrestricted General
$20,000
Safe House for the Performing Arts
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted General
$5,000
Donorschooseorg
New York, NY
Unrestricted General
$2,000
Khan Academy Inc
Mountain View, CA
Unrestricted General
$2,000
Kqed Inc
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted General
$2,000
Las Trampas School Inc
Lafayette, CA
Unrestricted General
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Reach-a-star Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Reach-a-star Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $33K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $20K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include OAKLAND SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, SAFE HOUSE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, DONORSCHOOSEORG, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Reach-a-star Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Reach-a-star Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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