Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
The society's primary mission is to strengthen appreciation of the U.S. navy through the provision of scholarships and other related programs.
Key facts about Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
In short: Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 52-6050931
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $824,367
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$824K
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
+150.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-16.7% YoY
How Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
Based on IRS filings
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $824K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
Anchor Scholarship Foundation
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
Amount
$1,500 - $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
Amount
$1,500 - $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
National Military Family Association Scholarship (administered by Society of Sponsors)
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $19K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | Scholarship Support | $5,000 |
| Wings Over America Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Scholarship Support | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $824,367 | $800,432 | $787,924 |
| Revenue | $64,641 | $65,158 | $42,536 |
| Expenses | $70,611 | $66,090 | $70,743 |
| Net Investment Income | $30,916 | $44,651 | $17,216 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy is led by Allison Stiller, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allison Stiller
President
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fowler
Trustee
President → Board of Trustees, 2022
Board of Trustees → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Richardson
Trustee
Board of Trustees → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Gehman
Trustee
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Ann Tanner
Trustee
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruni Bradley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
9.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Foggo
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Hill
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Neira
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Byrne
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn Dunford
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lolita Zinke
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Lyons
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly Spencer
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Stackley
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Zumwalt
Second Vice President
Board of Trustees → Second Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Roughead
Recording Secretary
President → Recording Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Winter
Assistant Treasurer
Board of Trustees → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Magnus
Corresponding Secretary
Board of Trustees → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Corresponding Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Ball
First Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Pilling
Treasurer
Executive Committee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
8.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Smith
Third Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Rosalie Calhoun (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Donna Willard (2019–2023) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Connie Jeremiah (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Dalton (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gloria Valdez (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marsha Coats (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bonnie Amos (2019–2021) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Kathleen Smith (2019–2021) — Third Vice President
- Former: Marcelle Leahy (2019–2021) — Board of Trustees
- Former: The Honorable Allison Stiller (2019–2021) — Second Vice President
- Former: Diane Donald (2019–2020) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Margon Edney (2019–2020) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Martha Donovan (2019) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Mary Winnefeld (2019) — Recording Secretary
- Former: The Honorable Beverly B. Byron (2019) — Board of Trustees
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy
How much does Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy give each year?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy's typical grant size?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy give grants?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy gives mostly in Virginia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (33%).
Does Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Support" (3 grants).
How large is Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy reported $824K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $824K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy's EIN?
Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6050931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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