John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable is a private foundation based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $64,647, including support for religious organizations, emergency services, health-related work, and community organizations.
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable at a glance
In short: John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable gave $65K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,647
- +823.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,387
- +592.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,602
- Total assets
- $4,538,588
- +4823.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% 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 John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 724 Main Street - PO Box 350, Honesdale, PA 18431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John the Evangelist Church ($22K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 546% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 37% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $2K (2020) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Church Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $21,547 |
| Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Inc Attention Patty Dunsinger Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $14,365 |
| Society of the Missionaries of the Sacre Center Valley, PA | General Fund | $7,182 |
| Society of Missionaries of Africa Inc Washington, DC | General Fund | $7,182 |
| Hose Co #1 Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $3,162 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Fund | $1,602 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,602 |
| Texas #4 Fire Company Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $1,601 |
| Honesdale Lions Club Jason Nacinovich Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $1,601 |
| Alert Hook & Ladder Company #2 Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $1,601 |
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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 | $4,538,588 | $4,534,945 | $88,534 | $64,647 | 12 | $67,215 | $106,837 | $182,168 |
| 2024 | $92,174 | $4,079 | $8,679 | $7,000 | 9 | $7,339 | $2,865 | $6,752 |
| 2023 | $96,776 | $6,752 | $8,934 | $7,500 | 10 | $7,817 | $5,686 | $6,170 |
| 2022 | $98,957 | $4,155 | $11,390 | $10,000 | 10 | $10,304 | $3,179 | $6,436 |
| 2021 | $106,190 | $8,581 | $6,416 | $5,000 | 7 | $5,313 | $7,515 | $7,278 |
| 2020 | $104,032 | $3,549 | $3,149 | $2,000 | 3 | — | $2,644 | $5,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable reported a distributable amount of $182K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. Wayne Memorial Health Foundation says it raises and manages resources to support organizations promoting health or providing hospital or health care services. Seelyville Fire Company says it provides volunteer fire protection and rescue services in its area; Texas #4 Fire Company says it provides emergency fire and rescue services in Honesdale and surrounding communities; and Protection Engine Company No. 3 says it protects people, property, and the environment from fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $64,647 across 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,601 to $21,547, with a median of $1,602. The largest awards were $21,547 to St John the Evangelist Church and $14,365 to Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Inc., both in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $7,182 each to the Society of the Missionaries of the Sacre in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, and the Society of Missionaries of Africa Inc. in Washington, DC.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's only listed officer is Honesdale National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Honesdale National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$840 (2022) → $23K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Honesdale National Bank (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Honesdale National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable
How much does John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable give each year?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable gave $65K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's typical grant size?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,602, and its average grant was $5,387, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable give grants?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honesdale, PA (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's largest grantees?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include St John the Evangelist Church ($21,547), Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Inc Attention Patty Dunsinger ($14,365) and Society of the Missionaries of the Sacre ($7,182), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (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.
What does John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Wayne Memorial Health Foundation says it raises and manages resources to support organizations promoting health or providing hospital or health care services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's EIN?
John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6840707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-h-stegner-and-helen-a-stegner-charitable-morg_02b3732119e941e9bfcccd689b5b9ced
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