Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bel Air, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported 39 grants totaling $23,043 to organizations including schools, historical and cultural organizations, and other charitable recipients.
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc gave $23K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $590.846), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,043
- -24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +69.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $591
- -55.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $247,232
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Stick
Mailing address: 1501 Monticello Drive, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Phone: (610) 639-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sugar Hill Historical Museum ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (34%), Pennsylvania (26%), New Hampshire (12%), Connecticut (9%), and New Mexico (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc gives
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 229% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $7K (2022) to $44K (2023). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Historical Museum Sugar Hill, NH | Contribution | $2,750 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Long Green Glen Arm, MD | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Calvert School Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation Gallup, NM | Contribution | $1,313 |
| Doctors Withour Borders Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Gilman School Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mount Gulian Society Beacon, NY | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Gladwyne Free Library Gladwyne, PA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Star Spangled Banner Flag House Baltimore, MD | Contribution | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Lancaster, PA | Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,232 | $26,529 | $25,713 | $23,043 | 39 | $23,043 | $26,529 | $21,580 |
| 2024 | $246,416 | $104,202 | $31,752 | $30,409 | 23 | $30,409 | $104,202 | $20,659 |
| 2023 | $173,966 | $15,671 | $45,040 | $43,640 | 44 | $43,640 | $15,671 | $20,794 |
| 2022 | $203,335 | $23,356 | $8,250 | $7,000 | 16 | $7,000 | $23,356 | $20,503 |
| 2021 | $188,229 | $12,309 | $13,890 | $12,880 | 1 | $13,890 | $13,194 | $18,975 |
| 2020 | $189,810 | $11,571 | $13,600 | $12,550 | 1 | — | $11,571 | $18,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 with varied purposes. For example, the Sugar Hill Historical Museum describes its work as collecting and preserving objects and records of local historical interest and educating the public about Sugar Hill’s history. The Museum of the American Revolution says it shares stories about the diverse people and events behind America’s experiment in equality and self-government. Calvert School describes its mission as educating boys and girls through a rigorous curriculum and emphasizing essential skills and a lifelong love of learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $23,043. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,750, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $2,750 to Sugar Hill Historical Museum, $2,000 to Trinity Episcopal Church Long Green, $1,500 to Calvert School, and $1,313 to Southwest Indian Foundation. It also gave $1,000 each to Gilman School, Mount Gulian Society, Gladwyne Free Library, Star Spangled Banner Flag House, American Red Cross, Yale University – Alumni Fund, and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing instructs applicants to request materials on letterhead; a new request should provide information about the program. It lists no restrictions on awards. Deadline: N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Howard F Stick as president; John H Clemson and H Edward M Stick as vice presidents; and Alyce C Stick as treasurer.
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Howard F. Stick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Howard F. Stick
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Clemson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyce C. Stick
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Edward M. Stick
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Stick Hopkins (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc
How much does Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc give each year?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc gave $23K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 23 grants.
What is Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $591, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc give grants?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and New Hampshire (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (39 grants).
Who are Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sugar Hill Historical Museum ($2,750), Trinity Episcopal Church Long Green ($2,000) and Calvert School ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fitchett-Stick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0794438. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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