Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with 97% of grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable at a glance
In short: Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable gave $3.4M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Maryland. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,386,899
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,081
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $69,633,556
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (9 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 South Bond Street Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 537-5447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic Works Inc ($478K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 80 grants of 204 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 2% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 36 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $109K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $80K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2024) to $4.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Works Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $478,000 |
| Jewish Community Services Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $263,200 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General | $250,000 |
| Pro Bono Counseling Project Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $183,671 |
| Healthcare for Homeless Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $160,000 |
| Moveable Feast Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $150,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central MD Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $150,000 |
| Center for Hope Baltimore, MD | General | $134,200 |
| Asylee Women Enterprises Baltimore, MD | General | $130,000 |
| The Family Tree Inc Baltimore, MD | General | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,633,556 | $6,400,208 | $4,315,284 | $3,386,899 | 36 | $3,668,167 | $5,806,204 | $4,392,519 |
| 2023 | $68,472,631 | $3,893,974 | $5,222,856 | $4,345,032 | 43 | $4,567,806 | $3,289,736 | $4,165,998 |
| 2022 | $69,324,704 | $4,612,352 | $5,228,029 | $4,316,366 | 35 | $4,558,858 | $4,079,643 | $4,029,765 |
| 2021 | $72,778,446 | $10,564,598 | $5,334,777 | $4,510,402 | 45 | $4,692,996 | $9,992,422 | $4,591,528 |
| 2020 | $67,543,953 | $4,202,339 | $4,267,606 | $3,577,846 | 45 | — | $3,672,812 | $4,092,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $4.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Civic Works describes its work as strengthening Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. The Pro Bono Counseling Project says it connects Marylanders with limited resources to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and supportive services. Moveable Feast describes its work as providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education to Marylanders experiencing food insecurity and chronic illness.
Other 2024 recipients include Jewish Community Services, which describes supporting individuals and families with basic needs, independent living, mental health, and connection to the Jewish community; Center for Hope, which works with people affected by trauma, abuse, and violence; and The Family Tree, which works to prevent child abuse and build strong families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $3,386,899. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $478,000, with a median of $72,500. Among the largest grants were $478,000 to Civic Works, $263,200 to Jewish Community Services, $250,000 to Johns Hopkins University, $183,671 to the Pro Bono Counseling Project, and $160,000 to Healthcare for the Homeless. Other listed grants included $150,000 each to Moveable Feast and Meals on Wheels Central Maryland, and $134,200 to Center for Hope. NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore reported receiving $100,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shale D. Stiller as president; John Machen as an officer; Walter D. Pinkard Jr. as treasurer; and Amy Seto and Tanya Terrell as directors.
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable is led by Shale D. Stiller, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shale D. Stiller
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Amy Seto
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Terrell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Machen
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Walter D. Pinkard Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Shale D Stiller (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable
How much does Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable give each year?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable gave $3.4M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 43 grants.
What is Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's typical grant size?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $72,500, and its average grant was $94,081, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable that year got $51K on average.
Where does Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable give grants?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (26 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's largest grantees?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Civic Works Inc ($478,000), Jewish Community Services Inc ($263,200) and Johns Hopkins University ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable reported $69.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.4M (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 Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Civic Works describes its work as strengthening Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's EIN?
Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1491609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leonard and Helen R Stulman 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 October 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leonard and Helen R Stulman Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leonard-and-helen-r-stulman-charitable-morg_d33c305d05fd43ffbcb2eb526e468a7a
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