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Grants paid by Robert & Susan Star Foundation

EIN 36-3208973 · Highland Park, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV

Robert & Susan Star Foundation of Highland Park, IL (EIN 36-3208973) reported 125 grants paid totaling $75,835 to 57 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$75,835

125 grants

Recipients

57

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2025

7 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201826$13,415
202012$6,850
202115$6,785
202220$15,685
202320$10,450
202413$4,900
202519$17,750

Top recipients

The 57 recipients receiving the most from Robert & Susan Star Foundation, by grants paid, out of 57 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
American College of Chest Physicians 36-2170783BGlenview, IL1$10,0002025
The Sparks Foundation 26-3473292CHouston, TX1$5,0002023
The Sparks FoundationUHoustoun, TX1$5,0002022
Ravinia Nursery School 36-6002274BHighland Park, IL1$5,0002018
Build ChicagoUChicago, IL3$4,5002022
Build Inc 26-3517023DChicago, IL3$3,5002025
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic 47-2859426BHighland Park, IL5$3,0002025
Aclu FoundationUNew York, NY4$2,7502022
University of Chicago Law School 36-2177139DChicago, IL5$2,5002025
Anti-Defamation LeagueUChicago, IL2$2,5002020
Southern Poverty Law Center 63-0598743BMontgomery, AL2$2,2502022
Writers Theatre Chicago 36-3847280DGlencoe, IL4$2,0002025
Jewish Child and Family Services 36-2167757BChicago, IL6$2,0002025
Keshet 36-3441392BNorthbrook, IL7$1,7502025
Misericordia Family Association 23-7285834DChicago, IL3$1,5002025
Roger Baldwin Foundation 36-2682569DChicago, IL2$1,5002020
MisericordiaUChicago, IL3$1,5002022
Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights 26-1839249CChicago, IL6$1,4002025
National Immigrant Justice CenterUChicago, IL4$1,2502025
Telluride Medical Center Foundation 26-3556757BTelluride, CO5$1,2502023
Mass Teacher Resources 39-3950086BWoburn, MA1$1,0002025
Erikson Institute 36-2593545BChicago, IL2$7502020
Waking in the Schools - WitsUChicago, IL2$7502025
Urban Gateways 36-6083080CChicago, IL3$7502023
National Peace Corps Association 58-1431113CWashington, DC3$7002025
Sierra Club 94-1153307BOakland, CA4$6502025
Chicago Botanic GardenUGlencoe, IL2$6002023
Murphy's Backpack Foundation 82-3616959DWinnetka, IL1$6002021
Chicago Botanical GardenUGlencoe, IL2$6002025
Art Institute 36-2167725DChicago, IL4$5902023
National Peace Corp Ass'nUWashington, DC3$5502022
Mothers Against Senseless Killings 81-3209025DChicago, IL1$5002018
MiseriacordiaUChicago, IL1$5002018
Moab Music Festival 87-0502896BMoab, UT1$5002021
Music of the Baroque 36-2837499DChicago, IL1$5002024
Everytown for Gun SafetyUNew York, NY2$5002022
Psa Project 87-4001934BTelluride, CO1$5002024
Highland Parkhighwood Legal AidUHighland Park, IL1$5002018
Justice in Motion 72-1597864CBrooklyn, NY1$5002024
Northern Illinois Food Bank 36-3203648BGeneva, IL1$5002021
North Shore Senior Center 36-2366074BNorthfield, IL2$3002025
WbezUChicago, IL1$2502018
Covenant House Illinois 81-2061485BChicago, IL1$2502025
Catholic Charities 37-1415829CChicago, IL1$2502018
Fenix Family Health Center 26-3889647BHighwood, IL1$2502022
Friends for HealthUHighland Park, IL1$2502018
Chicago Food Depository 27-3959659DChicago, IL1$2502023
Reading in Motion 36-3235853CChicago, IL1$2502018
WttwUChicago, IL1$2502018
American Red CrossUChicago, IL1$2502023
Museum of Contemporary Art 36-6154098BChicago, IL3$2452022
The Josselyn Center 36-2217996DNorthfield, IL1$2002022
Aft Disaster Relief Fund 20-3664119BWashington, DC1$2002018
Hands of Peace 36-4357557DGlenview, IL1$2002023
Helping the PoorUHighland Park, IL1$1002025
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons 13-4141945DNew York, NY1$1002023
St Labre Indian School 81-0244542BAshland, MT1$502025

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 125 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Robert & Susan Star Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025American College of Chest Physicians Glenview, ILB$10,000paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Build Inc Chicago, ILD$2,000paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Mass Teacher Resources Woburn, MAB$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Waking in the Schools - Wits Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Misericordia Family Association Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Writers Theatre Glencoe, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025University of Chicago Law School Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$300paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025National Immigrant Justice Center Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025National Peace Corps Association Washington, DCC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Covenant House Illinois Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025North Shore Senior Center Northfield, ILB$200paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Helping the Poor Highland Park, ILU$100paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025Sierra Club Oakland, CAB$100paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2025St Labre Indian School Ashland, MTB$50paidUNRESTRICTED202503449349100110
2024Build Inc Chicago, ILD$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Misericordia Family Association Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Psa Project Telluride, COB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Music of the Baroque Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Justice in Motion Brooklyn, NYC$500paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Chicago Botanical Garden Glencoe, ILU$300paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024National Immigrant Justice Center Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024National Peace Corps Association Washington, DCC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Waking in the Schools - Wits Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2024Sierra Club Oakland, CAB$100paidUNRESTRICTED202540219349100209
2023The Sparks Foundation Houston, TXC$5,000paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023University of Chicago Law School Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Misericordia Family Association Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Writers Theatre Chicago Glencoe, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Build Inc Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, ILU$300paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILD$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, COB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023American Red Cross Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Urban Gateways Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Sierra Club Oakland, CAB$200paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Hands of Peace Glenview, ILD$200paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$200paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023National Peace Corps Association Washington, DCC$200paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, ILB$150paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons New York, NYD$100paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2023North Shore Senior Center Northfield, ILB$100paidUNRESTRICTED202313539349100101
2022The Sparks Foundation Houstoun, TXU$5,000paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Build Chicago Chicago, ILU$3,000paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALB$2,000paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Misericordia Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Writers Theatre Chicago Glencoe, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022University of Chicago Law School Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, ILU$300paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, COB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Fenix Family Health Center Highwood, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022National Peace Corp Ass'n Washington, DCU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NYU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Urban Gateways Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022The Josselyn Center Northfield, ILD$200paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$200paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Art Institute Chicago, ILD$150paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2022Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, ILB$85paidUNRESTRICTED202310129349100916
2021Build Chicago Chicago, ILU$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, ILB$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Murphy's Backpack Foundation Winnetka, ILD$600paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Moab Music Festival Moab, UTB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021University of Chicago Law School Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Misericordia Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021National Immigrant Justice Center Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, COB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021National Peace Corp Ass'n Washington, DCU$100paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2021Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, ILB$85paidUNRESTRICTED202143549349100604
2020Anti-Defamation League Chicago, ILU$2,000paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020University of Chicago Law School Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Roger Baldwin Foundation Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Erikson Institute Chicago, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Writers Theatre Chicago Glencoe, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Misericordia Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, COB$250paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020National Peace Corp Ass'n Washington, DCU$200paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2020Art Institute Chicago, ILD$150paidUNRESTRICTED202131529349100528
2018Ravinia Nursery School Highland Park, ILB$5,000paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Roger Baldwin Foundation Chicago, ILD$1,000paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Build Chicago Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Miseriacordia Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018National Immigrant Justice Center Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Mothers Against Senseless Killings Chicago, ILD$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Highland Parkhighwood Legal Aid Highland Park, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, ILB$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Anti-Defamation League Chicago, ILU$500paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Sierra Club Oakland, CAB$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NYU$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Keshet Northbrook, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Urban Gateways Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Wttw Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Erikson Institute Chicago, ILB$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Catholic Charities Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Telluride Medical Center Foundation Telluride, COB$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Wbez Chicago, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALB$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Friends for Health Highland Park, ILU$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Aclu Foundation New York, NYU$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Reading in Motion Chicago, ILC$250paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Aft Disaster Relief Fund Washington, DCB$200paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Art Institute Chicago, ILD$140paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674
2018Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, ILB$75paidUNRESTRICTED201941359349102674

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-09-30not stated2024v5.2202503449349100110
990PF20242024-09-30not stated2023v6.0202540219349100209
990PF20232023-09-30not stated2022v5.0202313539349100101
990PF20222022-09-30not stated2021v4.2202310129349100916
990PF20212021-09-30not stated2020v4.1202143549349100604
990PF20202020-09-30not stated2019v5.2202131529349100528
990PF20182018-09-30not stated2017v2.3201941359349102674

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/363208973.json.

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