Glen and Dorothy Stillwell
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its stated grantmaking emphasis is on charitable organizations providing social assistance to disadvantaged people in specified counties in California and Tennessee.
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell at a glance
In short: Glen and Dorothy Stillwell gave $341K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $340,525
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,621
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,717,221
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glen and Dorothy Stillwell
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should be submitted as a single-copy letter stating the amount requested, objectives, and how the trust will be recognized. Applicants should provide current audited financial statements, a detailed budget for the project, and the required federal tax-exempt-status and federal not-a-private-foundation rulings. California applicants should also provide an exemption ruling from the Franchise Tax Board; Tennessee applicants should provide charitable-organization registration with the Secretary of State. Application guidelines are available upon request. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- There are no deadlines for submitting applications.
- Deadline
- There are no deadlines for submitting applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Glen And Dorothy Stillwell Charitab
Mailing address: C/O Mr Thomas S Bunn Iii 155 N Lake, Avenue 11Th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 793-9400
Email: stillwell@lagerlof.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glen and Dorothy Stillwell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scholar's Hope Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 117 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated emphasis is on organizations located in and serving Orange County, California, or Davidson, Williamson, and Cheatham counties, Tennessee. In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to Tennessee, and 6% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glen and Dorothy Stillwell open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2019) to $400K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholar's Hope Foundation Garden Grove, CA | Support Academy Program | $25,000 |
| Assistance League Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, CA | Support Operation School Bell | $20,000 |
| Bridges of Williamson County Franklin, TN | Fund transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence | $20,000 |
| Doorstep Project Inc Dekalb, IL | Support Pathways to Empowerment Program | $20,000 |
| Project Kinship Santa Ana, CA | Support Social Enterprise Program | $20,000 |
| South County Outreach Irvine, CA | Support Secondary Food Operations of Pantry | $20,000 |
| Tucker's House Franklin, TN | Support community access program in davidson and Williamson counties | $20,000 |
| Wiseplace Santa Ana, CA | Support Steps to Independence Program | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | Support Homeless Veteran Outreach and Rehab Program | $15,000 |
| Moms Orange County Santa Ana, CA | Support Maternal Child Health Program | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,717,221 | $553,227 | $456,083 | $340,525 | 25 | $383,456 | $495,532 | $336,176 |
| 2024 | $3,620,077 | $240,592 | $523,585 | $400,000 | 25 | $443,056 | $181,865 | $337,173 |
| 2023 | $3,903,070 | $259,352 | $523,246 | $390,500 | 26 | $432,700 | $207,109 | $304,401 |
| 2022 | $4,166,964 | $132,987 | $451,959 | $323,000 | 24 | $365,400 | $73,892 | $324,305 |
| 2021 | $4,485,936 | $1,614,107 | $358,370 | $275,000 | 17 | — | $1,573,087 | $311,502 |
| 2020 | $3,230,199 | $2,141,401 | $226,665 | $170,000 | 12 | — | $29,554 | $212,151 |
| 2019 | $1,315,463 | $150,105 | $173,887 | $132,500 | 14 | — | $41,966 | $110,847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glen and Dorothy Stillwell reported a distributable amount of $336K 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
The foundation’s filing describes an emphasis on organizations assisting people who are needy, infirm, educationally handicapped, dependent on drugs or alcohol, blind or hearing impaired, abused, or otherwise disadvantaged.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for varied services. For example, Scholar’s Hope Foundation describes its work as preparing students for academic and social-emotional challenges; Project Kinship says it supports people affected by incarceration, gangs, and violence; and South County Outreach says it works to prevent hunger and homelessness. Other 2025 recipients include Tucker’s House, which provides home modifications for families of children and young adults with disabilities, and WisePlace, which serves homeless women through shelter, housing, and related support.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $340,525 in 2025. Individual awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Recent giving was $400,000 across 25 grants in 2024 and $390,500 across 26 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 awards, Scholar’s Hope Foundation received $25,000 for its academy program. Assistance League Huntington Beach received $20,000 for Operation School Bell; Bridges of Williamson County received $20,000 for transportation costs for families affected by domestic violence; and Doorstep Project received $20,000 for its Pathways to Empowerment program. Project Kinship, South County Outreach, Tucker’s House, and WisePlace each received $20,000 for programs identified in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy J Gosney, Thomas S Bunn III, and Vanessa Terzian as trustees.
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas S. Bunn III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Timothy J. Gosney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Vanessa Terzian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jonathan D. Primuth (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John F. Bradley (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $15K, to Timothy J Gosney (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Glen and Dorothy Stillwell
How much does Glen and Dorothy Stillwell give each year?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell gave $341K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 25 grants.
What is Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's typical grant size?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,621, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glen and Dorothy Stillwell that year got $13K on average.
Where does Glen and Dorothy Stillwell give grants?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (19%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (6 grants), Garden Grove, CA (3 grants), Irvine, CA (3 grants) and Franklin, TN (2 grants).
Does Glen and Dorothy Stillwell give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's largest grantees?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's largest 2025 grantees include Scholar's Hope Foundation ($25,000), Assistance League Huntington Beach ($20,000) and Bridges of Williamson County ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glen and Dorothy Stillwell?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $383K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $336K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glen and Dorothy Stillwell fund?
The foundation’s filing describes an emphasis on organizations assisting people who are needy, infirm, educationally handicapped, dependent on drugs or alcohol, blind or hearing impaired, abused, or otherwise disadvantaged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glen and Dorothy Stillwell?
The filing says applications should be submitted as a single-copy letter stating the amount requested, objectives, and how the trust will be recognized. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's EIN?
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6751888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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