Stellar Solutions Foundation
Stellar Solutions Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Altos, California. In 2024, it made 242 grants totaling $238,933 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as veteran and first-responder support, health, education, animal welfare, and national security.
Stellar Solutions Foundation at a glance
In short: Stellar Solutions Foundation gave $239K across 242 grants in 2024 (avg $987.326), top state District of Columbia. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,933
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 242
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $987
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,206,942
- +15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (81 of 199, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% 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 Stellar Solutions Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 First Street 210, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 473-9869
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stellar Solutions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige NQ Award ($40K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,535 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,533 grants of 1,535 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (21%), California (17%), Virginia (10%), Colorado (9%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 242 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stellar Solutions Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 81 of 199 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $846; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 437% 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 $239K (2024) to $304K (2020). In 2024 it made 242 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige NQ Award Washington, DC | Unrestricted Donation | $40,000 |
| Samaritans's Purse International Relief Boone, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $5,000 |
| Proclaim International Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Donation | $3,000 |
| Save a Warrior Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Valley Christian School System (VCHS) Lakewood, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Sec of the Air Force Special Irvine, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| United States Geospatialintelligence Foundation Herndon, VA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,545 |
| Good Shepherds Children Ctr Arcadia, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| Heart of Tucson Happy Equine Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,206,942 | $405,698 | $248,166 | $238,933 | 242 | $238,933 | $86,400 | $54,727 |
| 2023 | $1,048,864 | $434,383 | $304,684 | $297,166 | 322 | $297,166 | $55,529 | $46,832 |
| 2022 | $920,228 | $96,419 | $299,265 | $291,561 | 326 | $291,561 | $43,813 | $48,474 |
| 2021 | $1,123,506 | $472,432 | $298,625 | $291,034 | 302 | $291,034 | $58,145 | $51,791 |
| 2020 | $949,701 | $420,666 | $312,451 | $303,675 | 343 | — | $9,044 | $40,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stellar Solutions Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Save A Warrior says it works to address suicide among veterans, active military, and first responders through intensive retreat experiences. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Challenge Success describes its work as partnering with schools, families, and communities to promote student well-being and engagement with learning.
Other 2024 recipients included Alley Cat Allies, which says it works to protect and improve cats’ lives; the American Cancer Society, which describes its work as cancer advocacy, research, and patient support; and the American Diabetes Association, which says it works to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it. The National Defense Industrial Association describes its work as advancing best practices, initiatives, and products in defense.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 242 grants totaling $238,933. Grants ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $40,000 to the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Other notable awards included $5,000 to Samaritans’ Purse International Relief; $3,000 to Proclaim International; $2,500 each to Save A Warrior and Valley Christian School System; and $2,000 each to the Secretary of the Air Force Special account and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Celeste V. Ford as president; Kevin E. Ford as secretary and treasurer; Hillary J. Murphy as director; and Jeff Langhan as CFO.
Stellar Solutions Foundation is led by Celeste V. Ford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Celeste V. Ford
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hillary J. Murphy
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kevin E. Ford
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Langhan
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Craig Fairlee (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Hillary J. Ford (2021) — Director
- Former: Ann C. Pert (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 Stellar Solutions Foundation
How much does Stellar Solutions Foundation give each year?
Stellar Solutions Foundation gave $239K across 242 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 322 grants.
What is Stellar Solutions Foundation's typical grant size?
Stellar Solutions Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $987, across 242 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stellar Solutions Foundation that year got $846 on average.
Where does Stellar Solutions Foundation give grants?
Stellar Solutions Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), San Francisco, CA (8 grants), Memphis, TN (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Stellar Solutions Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stellar Solutions Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (242 of 242) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stellar Solutions Foundation's largest grantees?
Stellar Solutions Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige NQ Award ($40,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc ($6,500 across 6 grants) and Samaritans's Purse International Relief ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stellar Solutions Foundation?
Stellar Solutions Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stellar Solutions Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Save A Warrior says it works to address suicide among veterans, active military, and first responders through intensive retreat experiences. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stellar Solutions Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stellar Solutions Foundation's EIN?
Stellar Solutions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0485705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stellar Solutions Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Stellar Solutions Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stellar-solutions-foundation-morg_d573f227601343d7835407f4cf82d9b5
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