Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield
The Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield is a private foundation based in Walla Walla, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $3,103,184, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Washington.
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield at a glance
In short: Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield gave $3.1M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $259K), mostly in Washington. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,103,184
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $258,599
- +106.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,240,597
- -55.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific form; individuals should include financial data and the reason for need. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: James K Hayner
Mailing address: PO Box 1757, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone: (509) 527-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Mountain Community Foundation ($2.8M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 91 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington. The listed recipients were in Walla Walla.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $329K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 541% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $484K (2022) to $3.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community Foundation Walla Walla, WA | General | $2,814,784 |
| Citizens for Walla Walla Parks Walla Walla, WA | General | $129,872 |
| Walla Walla Parks & Recreation Walla Walla, WA | General | $90,128 |
| Blue Mountain Action Council Walla Walla, WA | General | $25,000 |
| Blue Mountain Health Cooperative Walla Walla, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Walla Walla Fdn Walla Walla, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Walla Walla Public Schools Foundati Walla Walla, WA | General | $10,000 |
| Walla Walla Catholic Schools Walla Walla, WA | General | $9,100 |
| YWCA of Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | General | $1,500 |
| Big Blue Boosters Walla Walla, WA | General | $1,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,240,597 | $573,429 | $3,252,384 | $3,103,184 | 12 | $3,134,579 | $330,752 | $277,675 |
| 2024 | $5,008,662 | $1,429,236 | $3,675,134 | $3,501,800 | 28 | $3,503,290 | $1,257,392 | $503,009 |
| 2023 | $7,254,560 | $594,207 | $716,209 | $558,400 | 13 | $615,000 | $489,611 | $474,529 |
| 2022 | $7,370,432 | $394,549 | $646,577 | $484,125 | 21 | $485,473 | $241,766 | $482,307 |
| 2021 | $7,622,460 | $714,915 | $642,999 | $486,500 | 17 | $488,108 | $253,106 | $542,786 |
| 2020 | $7,550,544 | $457,882 | $634,452 | $491,400 | 34 | — | $344,212 | $453,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield reported a distributable amount of $278K 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 recipients include organizations with varied purposes. Blue Mountain Community Foundation describes its mission as connecting people, charitable causes, and community needs across the Blue Mountain region. Blue Mountain Action Council says it assists low-income individuals and families toward self-sufficiency. Blue Mountain Health Cooperative says it offers accessible mental health services and a learning environment for future providers. Blue Mountain Humane Society says it works to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to companion animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $3,103,184. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,814,784, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $2,814,784 to Blue Mountain Community Foundation, $129,872 to Citizens for Walla Walla Parks, and $90,128 to Walla Walla Parks & Recreation. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Blue Mountain Action Council and $10,000 each to Blue Mountain Health Cooperative, Rotary Club of Walla Walla Fdn, and Walla Walla Public Schools Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James K Hayner is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield is led by James K. Hayner, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James K. Hayner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $90K, to James K Hayner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield
How much does Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield give each year?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield gave $3.1M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 28 grants.
What is Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's typical grant size?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $258,599, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield that year got $47K on average.
Where does Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield give grants?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Walla Walla, WA (12 grants).
Does Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's largest grantees?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Mountain Community Foundation ($2,814,784), Citizens for Walla Walla Parks ($129,872) and Walla Walla Parks & Recreation ($90,128), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied purposes. Blue Mountain Community Foundation describes its mission as connecting people, charitable causes, and community needs across the Blue Mountain region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield?
The filing states that 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 Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's EIN?
Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6031350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Estate of Joseph L Stubblefield funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/estate-of-joseph-l-stubblefield-morg_71b41899c145409880ccc79a902d802d
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