Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Hartford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $458K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $33K.
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,000
- +10.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,125
- -3.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $457,930
- -0.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra ($10K). Together the top 8 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lean Ensemble Theater Hilton Head Isle, SC | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Hilton Head Isle, SC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stillman Scholarship - Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Stillman Scholarship - Pathfinder Village Edmeston, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Stanley Theatre Utica, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc Utica, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $457,930 | $42,531 | $42,617 | $33,000 | 8 | $33,000 | $32,914 | $33,130 |
| 2025 | $458,016 | $23,057 | $39,085 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,000 | $13,972 | $29,876 |
| 2024 | $474,044 | $29,913 | $35,518 | $27,500 | 7 | $27,500 | $11,892 | $27,827 |
| 2023 | $479,649 | $11,628 | $37,569 | $28,500 | 7 | $28,500 | $6,126 | $26,793 |
| 2022 | $506,382 | $114,406 | $35,330 | $27,500 | 7 | $27,500 | $56,576 | $30,763 |
| 2021 | $427,491 | $69,576 | $29,260 | $23,000 | 7 | — | $13,316 | $26,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation is led by Paul O. Stillman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul O. Stillman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip O. Stillman
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation
How much does Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation gave $33K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,125, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head Isle, SC (2 grants), Hilton Head Island, SC (2 grants) and Utica, NY (2 grants).
Does Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra ($10,000), Lean Ensemble Theater ($7,500) and Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation reported $458K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (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 is Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Paul O and Joanne D Stillman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1573234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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