Doris E Stackpole Foundation
The Doris E Stackpole Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $465,003 through 20 grants to charitable organizations, including schools, animal-welfare organizations, community groups, and service providers.
Doris E Stackpole Foundation at a glance
In short: Doris E Stackpole Foundation gave $465K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $465,003
- +140.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,250
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,150
- Total assets
- $9,181,242
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doris E Stackpole Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C Eric Pfeil 625 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3152
Phone: (412) 297-4857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris E Stackpole Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Marys Area School District ($115K). Together the top 10 received $372K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,159), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 45 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 11% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doris E Stackpole Foundation gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2023) to $465K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Area School District St Marys, PA | To fund various school programs and to establish and replenish school classroom cupboards; agricultural education program | $115,335 |
| Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania Carnegie, PA | To fund the Elk county emergency gap fund and Elk county senior birthdays and to fund the purchase of a chrysler pacifica passenger van | $56,698 |
| Elk County Humane Society St Marys, PA | For spay/neuter program and classroom cupboards and for the purchase of a new van | $50,000 |
| VFW Foundation Kansas City, MO | For the benefit of the hall moore starner vfw post 5887 in ridgway, pa | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,159 |
| Elk County Community Foundation St Marys, PA | Doris Stackpole Fund | $25,000 |
| St Marys Church St Marys, PA | To Fund St Walburga Grotto Hillside Renovation | $25,000 |
| Family House Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Restricted for the use of residents of Elk county, pa | $15,000 |
| Community Education Center of Elk & Cameron Counties St Marys, PA | To fund the purchase of 400 copies of 988 end the stigma book and discovery partnership program | $12,400 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | Support of STEM Program | $12,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,181,242 | $272,672 | $642,013 | $465,003 | 20 | $509,198 | $139,042 | $587,146 |
| 2023 | $9,550,583 | $-18,817 | $381,738 | $193,700 | 11 | $236,913 | $67,210 | $520,284 |
| 2022 | $9,951,138 | $408,593 | $561,969 | $352,188 | 13 | $399,301 | $268,564 | $517,077 |
| 2021 | $9,987,747 | $10,289,230 | $290,747 | $250,000 | 1 | $260,092 | $657,782 | $469,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris E Stackpole Foundation reported a distributable amount of $587K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for school programs and supplies, animal welfare, emergency assistance, food access, health services, libraries, and community programs.
Among its grantees, the Elk County Humane Society describes its mission as providing shelter and care for abandoned animals and effective means of preventing cruelty to animals. Family House Inc. says it provides affordable temporary housing for patients and families seeking medical care, as well as for visiting medical professionals and students. Keystone Rural Health Consortia Inc. describes its mission as providing quality, affordable, accessible, comprehensive health services in the counties it serves. Dickinson Center Inc. says it provides behavioral health, intellectual disability, and prevention services. St. Marys Public Library says it provides library access and related resources to St. Marys residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $465,003. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $115,335, with a median of $11,150.
The largest grants included $115,335 to St. Marys Area School District for school programs, classroom cupboards, and agricultural education; $56,698 to the Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania for Elk County emergency and senior programs and a passenger van; $50,000 to Elk County Humane Society for its spay/neuter program, classroom cupboards, and a van; and $50,000 to VFW Foundation for the benefit of Hall Moore Starner VFW Post 5887 in Ridgway. Other grants included $35,159 to Johnsonburg Area School District, $25,000 to Elk County Community Foundation for the Doris Stackpole Fund, and $15,000 to Family House Inc., restricted for the use of Elk County residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Eric Pfeil, W Christopher Chaney, and Jane A Dixon as trustees.
Doris E Stackpole Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane A. Dixon
Trustee
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $50K (2024)
C. Eric Pfeil
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Christopher Chaney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Jane a Dixon (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Doris E Stackpole Foundation
How much does Doris E Stackpole Foundation give each year?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation gave $465K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 11 grants.
What is Doris E Stackpole Foundation's typical grant size?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,150, and its average grant was $23,250, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doris E Stackpole Foundation give grants?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Marys, PA (6 grants), Ridgway, PA (6 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Doris E Stackpole Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Doris E Stackpole Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Doris E Stackpole Foundation's largest grantees?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Marys Area School District ($115,335), Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania ($56,698) and Elk County Humane Society ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,159), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doris E Stackpole Foundation?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $509K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $587K (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 Doris E Stackpole Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for school programs and supplies, animal welfare, emergency assistance, food access, health services, libraries, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris E Stackpole Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doris E Stackpole Foundation's EIN?
Doris E Stackpole Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3010523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Doris E Stackpole 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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