Stater Bros Charities
Stater Bros Charities is a public charity based in San Bernardino, California, and the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets. It supports nonprofit organizations serving communities where the markets operate, with a focus on local needs.
Stater Bros Charities at a glance
In short: Stater Bros Charities gave $5.7M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $108K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,704,052
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $107,624
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,202,206
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (19 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stater Bros Charities
- How to Apply
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Submit an application during the annual grant cycle. The charity says applicants can generally expect a response within 90 days after submitting the application and supporting documents.
- Review Cycle
- The annual grant cycle is open February 1 through July 31.
- Deadline
- The annual grant cycle is open February 1 through July 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 S Tippecanoe Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (909) 733-5074
Website: https://staterbros.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Stater Bros Charities
Who Stater Bros Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Others 25000 ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 167 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Stater Bros Charities supports communities where Stater Bros. Markets operates, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Kern, and Ventura counties. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; the remaining reported shares went to Georgia (4%), South Carolina (1%), and Virginia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stater Bros Charities open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 53 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $141K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $5.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Others 25000 San Bernardino, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,328,085 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Charitable contribution | $906,650 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable contribution | $255,360 |
| Loma Linda Univ Cancer Ctr Loma Linda, CA | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Redlands Comm Hospital Fdn Redlands, CA | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Walters Auto Sales & Service Riverside, CA | charitable contribution | $180,633 |
| Dignity Health Fdn San Bernardino, CA | Charitable Contribution | $175,000 |
| Riverside Univ Health System Moreno Valley, CA | Charitable contribution | $175,000 |
| USO US Service Org Long Beach, CA | Charitable contribution | $155,000 |
| LLU Childrens Hospital Loma Linda, CA | Charitable contribution | $120,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,202,206 | $6,147,516 | $6,252,761 | $5,704,052 | 53 |
| 2023 | $5,373,755 | $4,259,141 | $5,267,910 | $4,859,442 | 42 |
| 2022 | $6,760,693 | $5,863,751 | $3,192,046 | $2,860,781 | 26 |
| 2021 | $4,078,783 | $4,166,835 | $2,389,546 | $2,107,835 | 21 |
| 2020 | $1,887,003 | $3,577,272 | $2,631,890 | $2,345,400 | 25 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Stater Bros Charities’ stated mission is to provide philanthropic support to approved nonprofit organizations in communities served by Stater Bros. Markets. Its giving areas are hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, veterans, active service members and first responders, and pet well-being.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Second Harvest Food Bank says it works with partners to provide dignified, equitable access to nutritious food. Pro Kids Golf Academy describes using golf and classroom learning to help children develop character. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Stater Bros Charities reported 53 grants totaling $5,704,052. Individual grants ranged from $25,000 to $1,328,085, with a median of $50,000. Separately, the charity’s FAQ says grants typically range from $500 to $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $906,650 to City of Hope, $255,360 to the Arthritis Foundation, $250,000 to Loma Linda University Cancer Center, and $250,000 to Redlands Community Hospital Foundation. Other awards included $175,000 to Dignity Health Foundation and $112,000 to Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. City of Hope says its grant supported pediatric cancer treatment and education programs, including child life services, patient navigation, academic advocacy, and transportation assistance.
Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing, have operated and provided services for at least two years, serve communities where Stater Bros. Markets operates, align with a stated giving area, and allocate at least 70% of expenses to program services. Organizations may apply once per calendar year; the FAQ says funding is typically limited to once per 12-month period. The application process requires submitting an application and supporting documents.
The charity excludes individuals and for-profit organizations, political organizations or activities, capital or building campaigns, seed money, general operating expenses, meetings, conferences, workshops, travel, sports or athletic events, in-kind donations, fundraising events, and organizations that deny service on specified grounds or receive more than 75% of their funding from government.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Negrette as Chairman, Pete Van Helden as CEO, Irene Willins as Treasurer, and Gil Salazar as Secretary. Directors listed are Rob Charbonneau, Alicia Shelby, Kevin Mackey, Art Vasquez, Jim Musgrave, and Tamara Ulufanua-Ciraulo.
Stater Bros Charities is led by Pete Van Helden, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pete Van Helden
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Negrette
Chairman
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Mackey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Ulufanua-Ciraulo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Shelby
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Vasquez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Musgrave
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Charbonneau
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gil Salazar
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Willins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brian Plein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Anglin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sylvia Shermer (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dan Meyer (2020) — Director
- Former: David Higginbotham (2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stater Bros Charities
How much does Stater Bros Charities give each year?
Stater Bros Charities gave $5.7M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 42 grants.
What is Stater Bros Charities's typical grant size?
Stater Bros Charities's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $107,624, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stater Bros Charities that year got $48K on average.
Where does Stater Bros Charities give grants?
Stater Bros Charities gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Riverside, CA (7 grants), San Bernardino, CA (6 grants), Redlands, CA (5 grants) and Loma Linda, CA (3 grants).
Who are Stater Bros Charities's largest grantees?
Stater Bros Charities's largest 2024 grantees include Others 25000 ($1,328,085), City of Hope ($906,650) and Arthritis Foundation ($255,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stater Bros Charities?
Stater Bros Charities reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What does Stater Bros Charities fund?
Stater Bros Charities’ stated mission is to provide philanthropic support to approved nonprofit organizations in communities served by Stater Bros. Markets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stater Bros Charities?
Submit an application during the annual grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stater Bros Charities's EIN?
Stater Bros Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1236033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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