Charles H Stout Foundation
The Charles H. Stout Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Established in 1983 by newspaper and printing industry executive Charles H. “Chick” Stout, it encourages grant applications from organizations Mr. Stout supported during his lifetime or that, in the trustees’ view, promote values he treasured.
Charles H Stout Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles H Stout Foundation gave $613K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), top state California. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $612,500
- +15.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,758
- +0.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $9,583,061
- +6.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles H Stout Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2024 filing says applications should be submitted through the foundation’s website and that award restrictions are described in the online grant application.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states a deadline of June 15 before the fiscal year for which a grant is requested. It does not identify a specific upcoming application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing states a deadline of June 15 before the fiscal year for which a grant is requested.
- Contact
Application contact: The Charles H Stout Foundation
Mailing address: 50 West Liberty Street Suite 750, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 825-1510
Email: kcartiglia@chstoutfoundation.org
Website: https://chstoutfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Charles H Stout Foundation
Who Charles H Stout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of SF ($80K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 152 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 34% of grant dollars, New York 23%, Nevada 21%, Texas 10%, and Arizona 8%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not necessarily the locations served by their grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles H Stout Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 67% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2023) to $613K (2026). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of SF San Francisco, CA | 1ST Generation Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Myagro Farms New York, NY | Agriculture Eco Opportunities | $75,000 |
| Southern Nevada Public Television Las Vegas, NV | READY2LEARN | $40,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance New York, NY | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Safe Parking LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| NV Paralyzed Veterans of America Las Vegas, NV | Basic Needs Program | $35,000 |
| Thunderbird Lodge Preservat Society Incline Village, NV | Infrastructure Upgrades | $30,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum Houston, TX | STEM Education Program | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte San Jose, CA | Supporting Reproductive Health | $25,000 |
| Int'l Refugee Assistance Project New York, NY | Advancing Refugee Rights in the US | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,583,061 | $1,302,838 | $762,148 | $612,500 | 31 | $616,112 | $1,156,802 | $714,607 |
| 2025 | $9,042,371 | $1,252,467 | $661,199 | $529,900 | 27 | $533,329 | $1,124,597 | $615,848 |
| 2024 | $8,451,103 | $108,916 | $614,090 | $510,000 | 27 | $513,424 | $84,292 | $557,677 |
| 2023 | $8,956,277 | $176,129 | $473,717 | $376,000 | 31 | $379,730 | $87,128 | $490,863 |
| 2022 | $9,253,865 | $426,001 | $653,571 | $516,500 | 36 | $519,963 | $292,393 | $566,144 |
| 2021 | $9,481,435 | $1,109,674 | $605,957 | $498,500 | 35 | — | $1,005,682 | $538,992 |
| 2020 | $8,977,718 | $681,435 | $596,018 | $504,666 | 44 | — | $593,713 | $486,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Stout Foundation reported a distributable amount of $715K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to encourage applications from organizations Mr. Stout supported or that its trustees believe promote his values. Its website says grants may support organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes, or for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Brigid Alliance describes its work as helping people who travel for family planning services, while GiveDirectly says its mission is to reduce poverty by providing financial assistance directly to people in need. Lone Star Flight Museum says it engages youth through STEM and celebrates Texas aviation. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it provides health care and education and works to expand rights and access. These are grantees’ stated missions, not additional stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $529,900 through 27 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $63,500, with a median of $20,000. Its largest award was $63,500 to the University of San Francisco for first-generation scholarships. Other notable grants included $50,000 to GiveDirectly for poverty reduction and climate resilience; $40,000 to the University of Arizona Law College Association for scholarship support; $34,500 to Safe Parking LA for general operating support; and $26,300 to the Brigid Alliance for general operations. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 31 grants totaling $612,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard M. Stout as president, Martha Stout Gilweit as vice president, Katherine Gilweit Cartiglia as secretary, and Lucia Cartiglia as treasurer. Trustees listed are Christopher H. Stout, Samantha Gilweit, Alexa Gilweit, and Charles Cartiglia.
Charles H Stout Foundation is led by Richard M. Stout, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard M. Stout
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Gilweit
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher H. Stout
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Gilweit
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Cartiglia
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Gilweit Cartiglia
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Stout Gilweit
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Cartiglia
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Kent Clayburn (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Stout Foundation
How much does Charles H Stout Foundation give each year?
Charles H Stout Foundation gave $613K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $530K across 27 grants.
What is Charles H Stout Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles H Stout Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $11,000, and its average grant was $19,758, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Stout Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Charles H Stout Foundation give grants?
Charles H Stout Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (29%) and New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Charles H Stout Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Charles H Stout Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Stout Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles H Stout Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include University of SF ($80,000 across 2 grants), Myagro Farms ($75,000) and Southern Nevada Public Television ($40,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Stout Foundation?
Charles H Stout Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $616K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $715K (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 H Stout Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to encourage applications from organizations Mr. Stout supported or that its trustees believe promote his values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Stout Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Stout Foundation's EIN?
Charles H Stout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2797249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles H Stout Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-h-stout-foundation-morg_ff39901e7524422c85a2343da73101aa
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