Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation
The Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $3,240,088, primarily to organizations in Washington state, with one listed recipient in Texas.
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $295K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,240,088
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $294,553
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $169,459
- Total assets
- $69,749,145
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 44 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 5% to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were based in Seattle, Washington, or Dallas, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $4.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $1,016,756 |
| Seattle Art Museum Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $528,741 |
| Mohai - Museum of History & Industry Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $338,919 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| Ryther Child Center Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| Seattle Children's Home Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| Childrens Home Society of Washington Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| Seattle Opera Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $169,459 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,749,145 | $2,555,782 | $3,837,987 | $3,240,088 | 11 | $3,441,107 | $2,153,429 | $3,671,666 |
| 2024 | $70,715,635 | $11,247,987 | $3,970,322 | $3,207,250 | 11 | $3,393,797 | $10,678,361 | $3,294,935 |
| 2022 | $65,602,096 | $7,543,151 | $4,860,540 | $4,043,348 | 11 | $4,249,440 | $7,085,106 | $3,829,694 |
| 2021 | $60,897,949 | $6,903,121 | $4,284,450 | $3,581,221 | 11 | — | $6,481,882 | $3,636,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including cancer research, the arts, history, health, and child and family services. The Seattle Art Museum describes its role as connecting art to life and serving as a cultural and educational resource. Seattle Opera says it aims to thrill, inspire, and educate through opera; the Seattle Symphony describes its work as presenting symphonic music for cultural enrichment, education, engagement, and enjoyment. Children’s Home Society of Washington says its mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and advocate for children. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,240,088. Grant amounts ranged from $169,459 to $1,016,756, with a median of $169,459. Listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
The largest 2025 grants were $1,016,756 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, $528,741 to the Seattle Art Museum, and $338,919 to MOHAI – Museum of History & Industry. Other listed recipients receiving $169,459 each included the American Heart Association, Ryther Child Center, Seattle Children’s Home, Children’s Home Society of Washington, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Opera, University of Washington, and the Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America N.A. and Marite M. Butners as co-trustees.
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$388K (2021) → $397K (2025)
Marite M. Butners
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$91K (2021) → $98K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $397K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation
How much does Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation give each year?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 11 grants.
What is Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $169,459, and its average grant was $294,553, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation give grants?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (10 grants).
Does Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research ($1,016,756), Seattle Art Museum ($528,741) and Mohai - Museum of History & Industry ($338,919), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation reported $69.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including cancer research, the arts, history, health, and child and family services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1088288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles Edward Stuart Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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