Fortis Stella Foundation
Fortis Stella Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $507K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $7K.
Fortis Stella Foundation at a glance
In short: Fortis Stella Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $507,156
- +407.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fortis Stella Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fortis Stella Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | To provide fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, wck has served hundreds of millions of meals around the world. Serves comforting meals to communities impacted by disasters quickly by partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of community members and businesses. | $500 |
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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 | $507,156 | $407,156 | $2,361 | $500 | 1 | $1,043 | $6,613 | $10,636 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fortis Stella Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fortis Stella Foundation is led by Christina Cho, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Cho
Director & President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Celina Min
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Phillip Hyun
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Bae
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Cho
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Fortis Stella Foundation
How much does Fortis Stella Foundation give each year?
Fortis Stella Foundation gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Fortis Stella Foundation?
Fortis Stella Foundation reported $507K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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.
Where does Fortis Stella Foundation operate?
Fortis Stella Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Fortis Stella Foundation's EIN?
Fortis Stella Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4742098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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