STFA Foundation Inc
The organization was formed to financially support the values and programs of the state troopers fraternal association of New Jersey, inc., by promoting selected gifts, grants and financial endowments, from individuals, corporations and other institutions interested infostering a partnership between the general public and the stfa, focused on humanitarian needs and law enforcement concerns.
STFA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: STFA Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,333
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $764,933
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who STFA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold Inc ($15K). Together the top 3 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How STFA Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $34K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold Inc Chester, NJ | General Support Consistent with Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Whatsmyname Inc Robbinsville, NJ | General Support Consistent with Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Colonel David B Kelly Foundation Inc Skillman, NJ | General Support Consistent with Organization's Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $764,933 | $641,881 | $473,608 | $31,000 | 3 | $5,130 |
| 2023 | $596,660 | $549,136 | $376,396 | $33,980 | 3 | $7,279 |
| 2022 | $423,920 | $282,059 | $119,067 | $18,500 | 2 | $274 |
| 2021 | $260,928 | $203,663 | $124,166 | $25,750 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | — | $141,105 | $49,137 | — | — | — |
About STFA Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
STFA Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manasquan, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $765K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
STFA Foundation Inc is led by Michael Colicchio, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Colicchio
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Markowski
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Lucarini
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Blanchard
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Steven Kuhn (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Adam Kaplan (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Hershey (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Lewandowski (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Lechtanski (2020) — Trustee
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 STFA Foundation Inc
How much does STFA Foundation Inc give each year?
STFA Foundation Inc gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
What is STFA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
STFA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does STFA Foundation Inc give grants?
STFA Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does STFA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of STFA Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is STFA Foundation Inc?
STFA Foundation Inc reported $765K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $642K.
What is STFA Foundation Inc?
STFA Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manasquan, NJ. It holds $765K in total assets as of 2024.
What is STFA Foundation Inc's EIN?
STFA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2355552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
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