Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc is a private foundation based in Greenville, Ohio. It distributes annual contributions and earnings semi-annually to charitable organizations within Darke County, Ohio.
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc at a glance
In short: Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc gave $58K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,650
- -27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,203
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $6,115
- +122.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists application forms available from the Darke County Chamber of Commerce. Awards are geographically limited to Darke County, Ohio.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 and October 1 deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 and October 1 deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Flinn Detling Law Group Co
Mailing address: 421 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331
Phone: (937) 548-0324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Darke County Center for the Arts ($8K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing limits awards geographically to Darke County, Ohio. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2025) to $79K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darke County Center for the Arts Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $8,000 |
| Greenville Public Library Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $8,000 |
| Annie Oakley Committee Inc Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,500 |
| Anna Bier Art Gallery Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenville Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Illumination Ministries Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $4,000 |
| Darke County United Way Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $3,600 |
| Youth for Christ of Miami Valley Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Everheart Hospice Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $3,000 |
| Main Street Greenville Mural Greenville, OH | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,115 | $63,780 | $60,415 | $57,650 | 18 | $60,415 | $22 | $593 |
| 2024 | $2,750 | $79,763 | $81,188 | $79,100 | 21 | $81,188 | $28 | $611 |
| 2023 | $4,175 | $81,175 | $79,897 | $77,665 | 20 | $79,897 | $7 | $537 |
| 2022 | $2,897 | $70,161 | $74,433 | $73,700 | 18 | $74,433 | $1 | $591 |
| 2021 | $7,169 | $75,725 | $73,369 | $71,550 | 24 | — | $2 | $821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc reported a distributable amount of $593 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 2024 filing states that it distributes its annual contributions and earnings to charitable organizations within Darke County. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, a public library, youth organizations, a hospice, and a retirement community.
Among the recipients, Darke County United Way Inc says its mission is “to increase the capacity to care for one another” through community donations for nonprofit programs serving youth, seniors, people in crisis, and people seeking self-sufficiency. Brethren Retirement Community says it provides exceptional service to those in its care, guided by Christian values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $57,650. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $2,750. Its largest reported grants included:
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application forms as available from the Darke County Chamber of Commerce and names Flinn Detling Law Group Co as the contact. The filing describes distributions as semi-annual, in June and December.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Joe Van Vickle, Dianna K. Wagner, Scott J. Zumbrink, Greg Zechar, and Sue Holzapfel.
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dianna K. Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Zechar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott J. Zumbrink
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Holzapfel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Van Vickle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Fourman (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc
How much does Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc give each year?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc gave $58K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 21 grants.
What is Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's typical grant size?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,203, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc give grants?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, OH (18 grants).
Does Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's largest grantees?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Darke County Center for the Arts ($8,000), Greenville Public Library ($8,000) and Annie Oakley Committee Inc ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it distributes its annual contributions and earnings to charitable organizations within Darke County. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations, a public library, youth organizations, a hospice, and a retirement community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc?
The filing lists application forms available from the Darke County Chamber of Commerce. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's EIN?
Harry D Stephens Memorial Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6393086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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