Robert S Starr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bloomington, Minnesota, registered in 2000, with $30,410 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$30K
▲ 13.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$45K
Net assets
$680K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Robert S Starr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Robert S Starr Foundation: 180 mo reserves · -49% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Robert S Starr Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Robert S Starr Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $16K (FY2013) to $30K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-49.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$680K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$680K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,410▲13.6% | $45,405▲1.4% | $679,751▼2.2% | $679,751▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $26,766▲66.8% | $44,775▼15.9% | $694,746▼2.5% | $694,746▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $16,051▼92.7% | $53,228▲12.7% | $712,755▼5.0% | $712,755▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $218,947▲1259% | $47,245▲14.9% | $749,932▲29.7% | $749,932▲29.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $16,109▼11.1% | $41,118▲3.3% | $578,230▼4.1% | $578,230▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $18,122▲5.6% | $39,819▲5.6% | $603,239▼7.1% | $603,239▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $17,169▲8.3% | $37,722▼1.9% | $649,089▼3.1% | $649,089▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $15,848▲3.1% | $38,468▼3.4% | $669,642▼3.3% | $669,642▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $15,376▲3.4% | $39,812▲19.4% | $692,262▼3.4% | $692,262▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $14,868▼6.6% | $33,352▼11.7% | $716,698▼2.5% | $716,698▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $15,921 | $37,758 | $735,182 | $735,182 | 990PF |
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Data for Robert S Starr Foundation (EIN 41-1974767) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.