Stand Together Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 2010, the organization operates as a philanthropic community dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and community-based changemakers working to address systemic problems across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$223.4M
-28.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$93.3M
+159.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93.3M
+159.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Stand Together Foundation works to unleash the power of community and transform the social sector by investing in bottom-up solutions. The organization's North Star is moving toward a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a life of meaning and succeed by benefitting others.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services and workforce development
- Job readiness and workforce preparation
- Breaking cycles of poverty
- Community-driven solutions to systemic problems
The Foundation identifies and supports a growing network of leaders, innovators, and changemakers in neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. It equips leaders with resources and tools to strengthen their charitable organizations, grow their leadership, and connect with peer leaders to increase impact.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $15,000,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $223,447,118
- Total Revenues: $8,352,812
- Total Expenses: $114,201,164
- Total Giving: $93,366,889
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $313,000,000
- Total Revenues: $12,900,000
- Total Expenses: $62,400,000
- Total Liabilities: $6,250,000
Staffing: 93 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $223,447,118 | $312,915,750 | $360,482,642 |
| Revenue | $8,352,812 | $12,881,613 | $26,989,721 |
| Expenses | $114,201,164 | $62,388,783 | $60,493,684 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,256,665 | $1,199,577 | $48,689 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stand Together Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles Koch — Founder of Stand Together (founded 2003); chairman and co-CEO of a major private company; has donated nearly $8 billion to nonprofit causes over his lifetime
Brian Hooks — Chairman and CEO of Stand Together; co-author with Charles Koch of "Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World"; TIME 100 Next honoree
Gretchen Hamel Fryer — Principal Officer
Other Key Executives:
- Joe Woodward — Director, Wichita Operations
- Jennifer Eckert — Operations Director
- Derek Johnson — Executive Director
- Chris Perrin — Director, Partnership Operations
- Evan Feinberg — Chairman
- Amber Fogarty — Managing Director, Community
- Andrew Kristofik — Managing Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Feinberg | Executive Director (Outgoing)/Chairman (Incoming) | 51 | $367,903 |
| Antong Lucky | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Brian Hooks | Chairman (Outgoing)/Director | 1 | — |
| Dale Gibbens | Director (Outgoing) | 1 | — |
| DeForest Buster Soaries | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| Katey Roberts | Director (Outgoing) | 1 | — |
| Kelly Bulloch | Director (Incoming) | 1 | — |
| Derek Johnson | Executive Director (INCOMING) | 1 | — |
| Henrich Heuer | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Weston Edwards | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Daron Babcock | Director, Community Transformation | 50 | $296,480 |
| Lance Dilario | Vice President, Strategy | 50 | $366,547 |
| Nathan Mandel | Managing Director, Catalyst Community | 50 | $212,487 |
| Sara Peters | Vice President, Impact | 50 | $361,590 |
| William Dowling | Managing Director of Product | 50 | $328,142 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Stand Together Foundation announced its 2026 Catalyst Partners program
Stand Together Foundation Announces 2026 Catalyst PartnersAnnounced 11 new nonprofit partners joining the network
Stand Together Foundation Announces 11 New Nonprofit PartnersIntroduced the Catalyst Impact Partners program, with an initial cohort of 25 organizations
Stand Together Foundation Announces 2026 Catalyst PartnersPartnered with Citadel founder Ken Griffin to provide $10 million to The Last Mile for justice system technology training and innovation
The Last Mile Announces $10 Million Gift from Citadel Founder and CEO KenSelected 13 innovative nonprofits for the Catalyst Program
13 Innovative Nonprofits Selected To Join Stand Together Foundation's GrowingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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