North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn
NORTH AND FLORENCE STOCKTON CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. It made 22 grants totaling $90,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including churches, schools, community organizations, and service organizations.
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn gave $90K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,091
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,215,542
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% 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 North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3910, Southfield, MI 48037-3910
Phone: (616) 643-4298
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to Illinois, 3% to Florida, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $49K (2020) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church North Branch, MI | General Operating | $13,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Belding, MI | General Operating | $9,500 |
| West Catholic High School Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Belding Area Community Fund Belding, MI | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Disability Advocates of Kent County Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Greenville Rotary Club Greenville, MI | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Saint Charles Church Greenville, MI | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Shiloh Community Church Orleans, MI | General Operating | $3,000 |
| B Foundation Inc Belding, MI | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,215,542 | $74,106 | $120,132 | $90,000 | 22 | $107,318 | $61,292 | $67,492 |
| 2023 | $1,253,126 | $17,430 | $86,079 | $59,500 | 18 | $74,737 | $12,776 | $63,418 |
| 2022 | $1,314,766 | $4,231 | $87,920 | $60,000 | 21 | $75,453 | $13,953 | $67,439 |
| 2021 | $1,398,174 | $162,382 | $78,852 | $50,000 | 17 | $62,560 | $151,390 | $74,631 |
| 2020 | $1,314,994 | $312,577 | $74,466 | $48,800 | 18 | — | $300,538 | $63,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for religious, educational, community, and disability-related organizations. Disability Advocates of Kent County describes its own mission as advocating for and with people with disabilities and promoting the development of a barrier-free society. Knights of Columbus Charities describes itself as operating for religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Most of the largest listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The largest 2024 grants included $13,000 to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch, Michigan; $9,500 to St Joseph Catholic Church in Belding, Michigan; $8,000 to West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and $6,000 to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Other recipients included Belding Area Community Fund and Disability Advocates of Kent County, each receiving $5,000; Greenville Rotary Club, which received $5,000; and Knights of Columbus Charities, which received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Nowak, Mike Verdun, Grace Verdun, and Jack Verdun as co-trustees, and Plante Moran Trust NA as trustee.
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Nowak
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mike Verdun
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Plante Moran Trust NA
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Grace Verdun
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Verdun
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $18K, to Plante Moran Trust NA (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn
How much does North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn give each year?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn gave $90K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 18 grants.
What is North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,091, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn that year got $3K on average.
Where does North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn give grants?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Belding, MI (7 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants), Greenville, MI (2 grants) and Ionia, MI (2 grants).
Does North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church ($13,000), St Joseph Catholic Church ($9,500) and West Catholic High School ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious, educational, community, and disability-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's EIN?
North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6662894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does North and Florence Stockton Charitable Fdn 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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