Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation
The Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $600,975, with recipients in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington, DC.
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation gave $601K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $600,975
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,081
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,049
- Total assets
- $13,923,170
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (70% 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 Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation
- 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
Phone: (570) 253-3362
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wayne County Area ($120K). Together the top 10 received $541K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 36 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 25% to recipients in New York, and 5% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2023) to $601K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Area Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $120,195 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Fund | $90,146 |
| University of Rochester Aubrie Willaert Rochester, NY | General Fund | $60,097 |
| Victims Intervention Program Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $60,097 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation Ryanne Jennings President Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $60,097 |
| Bethany Cemetery Association Bethany, PA | General Fund | $30,049 |
| Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Inc Attention Patty Dunsinger Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $30,049 |
| Texas #4 Fire Company Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $30,049 |
| Hose Co #1 Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $30,049 |
| Alert Hook & Ladder Company #2 Honesdale, PA | General Fund | $30,049 |
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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 | $13,923,170 | $1,626,593 | $709,917 | $600,975 | 12 | $611,316 | $608,079 | $694,667 |
| 2024 | $13,006,491 | $4,790,464 | $575,953 | $493,365 | 12 | $500,842 | $426,337 | $510,989 |
| 2023 | $8,791,983 | $8,781,233 | $436,157 | $377,294 | 12 | $382,791 | $224,445 | $359,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $695K 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 included community, health, education, emergency response, and charitable organizations. For example, Wayne County Community Foundation says it invests in the community by growing its endowment, encouraging philanthropy and innovation, supporting charitable activities, and assessing and addressing community needs. Texas #4 Fire Company describes its work as providing emergency fire and rescue services to Honesdale and surrounding communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $600,975 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $30,049 to $120,195, with a median grant of $30,049. All listed grant purposes were “general fund.”
The largest grants included $120,195 to Wayne County Area; $90,146 to The Salvation Army; and $60,097 each to University of Rochester, Victims Intervention Program, and Wayne County Community Foundation. Wayne Memorial Health Foundation Inc., Texas #4 Fire Company, Protection Engine Company No. 3, and other recipients each received $30,049.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's only listed officer is Honesdale National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Honesdale National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $101K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $101K, to Honesdale National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation
How much does Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation give each year?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation gave $601K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $493K across 12 grants.
What is Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,049, and its average grant was $50,081, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation give grants?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honesdale, PA (8 grants).
Does Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation'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 Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wayne County Area ($120,195), The Salvation Army ($90,146) and University of Rochester Aubrie Willaert ($60,097), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $611K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $695K (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 Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included community, health, education, emergency response, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation?
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 Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2252629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Robert E and Leila Stegner Family 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- 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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-e-and-leila-stegner-family-foundation-morg_0ab8bb641da7425b81ffb7da396a4138
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