Stegall Charitable Educational
Stegall Charitable Educational is a private foundation based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awards scholarships to qualifying applicants pursuing college study; its website limits eligibility to Tennessee residents and applicants to Tennessee schools.
Stegall Charitable Educational at a glance
In short: Stegall Charitable Educational gave $85K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,545
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $630,656
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (23 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stegall Charitable Educational
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Amy Swartz, trustee, and use the attached form; materials and award restrictions are also specified in that form.
- Review Cycle
- December 1 for the spring semester; July 1 for the fall semester.
- Deadline
- December 1 for the spring semester; July 1 for the fall semester.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Swartz Trustee
Mailing address: PO Box 10965, Murfreesboro, TN 37129-0020
Phone: (615) 895-9890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stegall Charitable Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hobert Brabson ($3K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 196 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website restricts applicants to Tennessee residents applying to Tennessee schools. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stegall Charitable Educational open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 55 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 188% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $29K (2020) to $85K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hobert Brabson Cleveland, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Alexa Davis Smyrna, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Ethan Edney Linden, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Tania Humphrey Harrison, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Andrew Lena Mt Juliet, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Malakia May Harrogate, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Abigail Satterfield Flintville, TN | Education | $3,000 |
| Aria Beloate Franklin, TN | Education | $2,000 |
| Kennedy Bolton Cordova, TN | Education | $2,000 |
| Katie Campbell Thompsonstation, TN | Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $630,656 | $81,071 | $112,665 | $85,000 | 55 | $104,681 | $72,198 | $31,730 |
| 2023 | $682,025 | $22,714 | $95,470 | $67,000 | 39 | $88,619 | $10,730 | $34,813 |
| 2022 | $704,584 | $37,295 | $57,244 | $32,000 | 26 | $49,107 | $30,020 | $36,061 |
| 2021 | $847,807 | $55,610 | $49,488 | $29,500 | 39 | $49,488 | $55,610 | $40,331 |
| 2020 | $809,936 | $12,264 | $52,801 | $28,500 | 37 | — | $12,264 | $36,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stegall Charitable Educational reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is awarding scholarships to qualifying applicants. Scholarships are for college expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and materials. The foundation’s website gives preference first to applicants who have demonstrated public service through civic responsibilities and second to those who intend to become attorneys.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $85,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $3,000 each to Hobert Brabson, Alexa Davis, Ethan Edney, Tania Humphrey, Andrew Lena, Malakia May, and Abigail Satterfield, all for education.
The website describes scholarships of $1,000 per semester, with no more than two in one year. Applicants must meet the stated academic and financial-need requirements and generally be enrolled full-time. Awards are made on a per-semester basis, and funds are paid to the college or university, except when tuition is already fully covered from other sources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Swartz as president, Sandra Y Trail as treasurer, and Hugh Jones as secretary.
Stegall Charitable Educational is led by Amy Swartz, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Swartz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Hugh Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Sandra Y. Trail
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Amy Swartz (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stegall Charitable Educational
How much does Stegall Charitable Educational give each year?
Stegall Charitable Educational gave $85K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 39 grants.
What is Stegall Charitable Educational's typical grant size?
Stegall Charitable Educational's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,545, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stegall Charitable Educational that year got $1K on average.
Where does Stegall Charitable Educational give grants?
Stegall Charitable Educational gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (4 grants), Murfreesboro, TN (4 grants), Smyrna, TN (3 grants) and Savannah, TN (3 grants).
Does Stegall Charitable Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Stegall Charitable Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (54 grants).
Who are Stegall Charitable Educational's largest grantees?
Stegall Charitable Educational's largest 2024 grantees include Hobert Brabson ($3,000), Alexa Davis ($3,000) and Ethan Edney ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stegall Charitable Educational?
Stegall Charitable Educational reported $631K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stegall Charitable Educational fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is awarding scholarships to qualifying applicants. Scholarships are for college expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and materials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stegall Charitable Educational?
The filing directs applicants to contact Amy Swartz, trustee, and use the attached form; materials and award restrictions are also specified in that form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stegall Charitable Educational's EIN?
Stegall Charitable Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1281001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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