Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-0270223
Foundation Overview
Based in Belchertown, MA, Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $3,295,183 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $213 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 16 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
57% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Northampton (9%), Belchertown (9%), Amherst (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaching Out Community Services | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Neighbors Together | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $15,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Xavier Mission | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Mommas Inc | $15,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $25,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Circle Of Hope | $25,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Bread And Roses | $20,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | $15,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $25,000 | North Amherst, MA, US | Programs Services | 2024 |
| Friends Of Macc | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Friends Of Maury County Animal Serv | $5,000 | Culleoka, TN, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Old Dogs Go To Helen | $5,000 | Epsom, NH, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Jeffersons Safe Haven | $2,500 | Leverett, MA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Blind Dog Rescue Alliance | $5,000 | Boothwyn, PA, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Neighbors Together | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $50,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $30,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Xavier Mission | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Mommas Inc | $30,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $50,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Circle Of Hope | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Bread And Roses | $40,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | $30,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | $25,000 | Leverett, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $50,000 | North Amherst, MA, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | $2,500 | East Brookfield, MA, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Alaska's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Cleveland, TX, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $500 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Rare Rescue | $2,360 | Columbia, TN, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Kane's Krusade | $276 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Belchertown Animal Relief Committee | $873 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $699 | Kanab, UT, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Neighbors Together | $50,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $50,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $30,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Xavier Mission | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Mommas Inc | $30,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $50,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Circle Of Hope | $50,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Bread And Roses | $40,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | $30,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | $25,000 | Leverett, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $50,000 | North Amherst, MA, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | $2,500 | East Brookfield, MA, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Alaska's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Cleveland, TX, US | Programs And Services | 2023 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $500 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Rare Rescue | $2,360 | Columbia, TN, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Kane's Krusade | $276 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Belchertown Animal Relief Committee | $873 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $699 | Kanab, UT, US | Program Services | 2023 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | $250,000 | Leverett, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | $250,000 | Leverett, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Neighbors Together | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $15,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $25,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Empty Arms Bereavement | $15,000 | Florence, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Xavier Mission | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Pelham Elementary Pto | $1,250 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Mommas Inc | $15,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $25,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island | $20,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Circle Of Hope | $25,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Bread And Roses | $20,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,341 | Kanab, UT, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | $15,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,346 | Kanab, UT, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Second Chance Animal Services | $2,805 | East Brookfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Better Together Dog Rescue | $250,000 | Belchertown, MA, US | Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Neighbors Together | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $10,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $26,500 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Empty Arms Bereavement | $15,000 | Florence, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Xavier Mission | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Pelham Elementary Pto | $1,250 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Mommas Inc | $10,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Lorraines Soup Kitchen | $15,000 | Chicopee, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $25,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Thankful Paws | $1,200 | Perry Hall, MD, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Kanes Krusade | $2,549 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Program Services/sponsorship | 2020 |
| Donors Choose | $2,770 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Community Harvest | $5,000 | North Grafton, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island | $25,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Circle Of Hope | $25,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| The Sato Project | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Animal Welafre | 2020 |
| Community Farms Outreach | $5,000 | Waltham, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Enchanted Circle Theater | $5,000 | Holyoke, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Bread And Roses | $20,000 | Lawrence, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $1,500 | Kanab, UT, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Alamo Rescue Friends | $1,000 | Spencer, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Southern Nevada Animal Rescue | $2,182 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Rainbow Rescues Inc | $5,000 | Easthampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Friends Of Franklin Cnty Reg Dog Sh | $5,000 | Turners Falls, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Americans Vet Dogs | $2,500 | Smithtown, NY, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Legends Of The Paws | $1,000 | Garden Valley, ID, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Open Pantr Community Services | $10,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Pleasant Street Neighbors | $2,500 | Worcester, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| The Achieve Collective | $2,500 | Hadley, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Amherst Ballet Theatre Inc | $2,500 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Honest Beginnings | $10,000 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Island Harvest | $20,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Neighbors Together | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Barc Inc | $1,500 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $10,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $25,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Empty Arms Bereavement | $15,000 | Florence, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Rainbow Rescue | $19,000 | Granville, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Xavier Mission | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicopee | $5,000 | Chicopee, MA, US | Program Services/summer Food | 2018 |
| Pelham Elementary Pto | $2,000 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Mommas Inc | $10,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Lorraines Soup Kitchen | $15,000 | Chicopee, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $20,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Dog4u Inc | $865 | Camden, SC, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Sun Pets | $2,500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Helping Hearts Equine Rescue | $2,500 | Perrineville, NJ, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Thankful Paws | $1,500 | Perry Hall, MD, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Animal Rescue Rhode Island | $2,500 | Peace Dale, RI, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Pa Pets | $2,500 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Alamo Rescue Friends | $2,400 | Weare, NH, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | $2,500 | East Brookfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Kanes Krusade | $750 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Program Services/sponsorship | 2018 |
| Paws Of Ne Louisiana Rescue | $1,120 | Monroe, LA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Donors Choose | $4,559 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Renewal Coalition | $2,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Pelham Afterschool Program | $700 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Trinity Svcs Food For The Homeless | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Pioneer Valley Ballet | $2,500 | Easthampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Hilltown Villages Dba It Takes A Vi | $2,500 | Cummington, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Open Hearts Ministries | $1,500 | Haverhill, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Sibling Connections | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Team Jessica | $2,500 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Community Harvest | $5,000 | North Grafton, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Moving On Up With Tennis And Educat | $2,500 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Honest Beginnings | $10,000 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Migration Resource Center | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island | $25,000 | Farmingdale, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Open Pantry Community Services | $10,000 | Springfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| St Johns Bread And Life | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Team Go Get It | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| The Source Ministry | $2,500 | Pocasset, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Circle Of Hope | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Just Roots | $10,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Trinity Svcs Food For The Homeless | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Barc Inc- Stale Check Returned | $-1,500 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2018 |
| Reaching Out Community Services | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Island Harvest | $20,000 | Mineola, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Neighbors Together | $20,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| The Northampton Survival Center | $25,000 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Barc Inc | $2,000 | Belchertown, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Mission Of Deeds | $10,000 | Reading, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $25,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Empty Arm Bereavement | $10,000 | Florence, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Rainbow Rescue | $41,500 | Granville, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Xavier Mission | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicopee | $5,000 | Chicopee, MA, US | Program Services/summer Food | 2017 |
| Pelham Elementary Pto | $17,500 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Manna Soup Kitchen | $2,500 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Mommas Inc | $10,000 | Wantagh, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Lorraines Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Chicopee, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Ace Programs For The Homeless | $20,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Pelham Elementary Pto | $213 | Pelham, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Amherst Survival Center | $672 | Amherst, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
| Northampton Survival Center | $295 | Northampton, MA, US | Program Services | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-0270223 |
| Website | http://www.howardstarkfoundation.org |
| Address | 466 WARREN WRIGHT RD Belchertown, MA 01007-9364 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Howard E Stark Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Direc | Jennifer A Franz |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Michael T Pagano |
Forms 990-PF
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