Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation
The Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation gave $20K across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $20,389
- +13.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,456
- +5.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 520 Inverness Road, Akron, OH 44313
Phone: (330) 867-5080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St Hilary Church ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in Florida. The listed grants include organizations in Akron, Ohio, and one in Seminole, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation gives
- 93% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $20K (2021). In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilary Church Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $3,500 |
| St Sebastian Parish Foundation Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| St Vicent Depaul Society Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Miscellaneous Qualified Charities Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $2,389 |
| Interval Brotherhood Home Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| St Vicent St Mary High School Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Camp Christopher Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $1,250 |
| CCCS Adult Day Care Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $1,250 |
| Christ Child Society Akron, OH | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church Seminole, FL | Operating Funds | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $63,693 | $27,580 | $20,389 | 14 | $20,389 | $63,693 | — |
| 2020 | $99,214 | $17,205 | $19,962 | $18,000 | 13 | — | $17,205 | $7,623 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 filing lists grants to organizations including churches and religious organizations, a high school, a day care organization, a shelter, and other charities. The grants are reported as operating funds; the filing does not specify further focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $20,389 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $3,500, with a median grant of $1,250.
Notable 2021 grants included $3,500 to St Hilary Church, $2,500 each to St Sebastian Parish Foundation and St Vicent DePaul Society, $2,000 to Interval Brotherhood Home, and $1,500 to St Vicent St Mary High School. Each listed grant was for operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists John Stitz as president and Marilyn Stitz as vice president.
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation is led by John Stitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Stitz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Stitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation
How much does Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation give each year?
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation gave $20K across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $18K across 13 grants.
What is Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,456, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation give grants?
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (12 grants).
Does Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include St Hilary Church ($3,500), St Sebastian Parish Foundation ($2,500) and St Vicent Depaul Society ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 filing lists grants to organizations including churches and religious organizations, a high school, a day care organization, a shelter, and other charities. The grants are reported as operating funds; the filing does not specify further focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's EIN?
Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3765943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Jay and Marilyn Stitz Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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