St Foundation
St Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $14K.
St Foundation at a glance
In short: St Foundation gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,500
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,300
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $358,266
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who St Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Lutheran School ($8K). Together the top 5 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How St Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran School Kalispell, MT | Unrestricted General | $7,500 |
| Faith Covenant Presbyterian Church Kalispell, MT | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Oaks Education Association Spokane, WA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Covenant Theological Seminary St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Unlimited Grace Media Inc Peoria, IL | Unrestricted General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,266 | $18,881 | $27,098 | $21,500 | 5 | $22,000 | $14,125 | $23,627 |
| 2024 | $366,565 | $37,708 | $25,206 | $19,766 | 7 | $20,266 | $33,001 | $21,939 |
| 2023 | $354,064 | $38,175 | $25,983 | $20,195 | 7 | $20,695 | $33,596 | $20,266 |
| 2022 | $342,319 | $45,588 | $32,039 | $26,000 | 8 | $26,500 | $40,457 | $20,751 |
| 2021 | $329,420 | $27,729 | $26,166 | $20,000 | 8 | $20,500 | $21,816 | $26,036 |
| 2020 | $326,621 | $17,484 | $25,506 | $20,144 | 7 | — | $11,804 | $20,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Foundation is led by Steven R. Thompson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven R. Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael R. Thompson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 St Foundation
How much does St Foundation give each year?
St Foundation gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 7 grants.
What is St Foundation's typical grant size?
St Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St Foundation give grants?
St Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (23%) and Missouri (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (2 grants).
Does St Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of St Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are St Foundation's largest grantees?
St Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Lutheran School ($7,500), Faith Covenant Presbyterian Church ($5,000) and Oaks Education Association ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Foundation?
St Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 St Foundation's EIN?
St Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1406278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated 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 May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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