Stich Charitable Foundation
Stich Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing describes support for mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs in the United States, subject to stated budget requirements.
Stich Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Stich Charitable Foundation gave $755K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $755,150
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,939
- -55.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $15,660,569
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stich Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts applications year-round. Applicants are asked to submit a PDF electronically with a program summary and history, website address, IRS establishment letter, two most recent Forms 990 and audits if applicable, reason for applying, amount requested, and a proposed budget and schedule for use of funds. The stated restrictions are that programs must be mission-driven or Christian values-based, have an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million, and be based in and serve the U.S. population.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- Contact
Application contact: Stich Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Email: grant_app@stichcharitablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stich Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc ($340K across 5 grants). Together the top 9 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that programs must be based in and serve the U.S. population. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stich Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $755K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $755K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc Newtown, CT | Payment of two salaries - for the Executive Director and the Director Of Development | $255,000 |
| Dog Star Rescue Inc Canton, CT | New building fund and associated costs | $130,000 |
| Womens Mentoring Network Inc Stamford, CT | Annual Appeal Funds | $100,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc Newtown, CT | For funding of Part Time Admin | $50,000 |
| Livegirl New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Woofgang and CO Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc Newtown, CT | To fund healthcare costs for one year | $30,000 |
| Area Congregations Together Inc Shelton, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fish Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwester Torrington, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,660,569 | $667,024 | $896,083 | $755,150 | 14 | $833,563 | $632,062 | $847,274 |
| 2024 | $15,889,628 | $1,162,653 | $761,463 | $610,000 | 5 | $699,083 | $697,830 | $817,727 |
| 2023 | $15,488,438 | $671,945 | $121,955 | $23,500 | 1 | $88,224 | $637,943 | $749,175 |
| 2022 | $14,938,448 | $14,938,448 | — | — | — | — | $41,560 | $37,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stich Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $847K for 2025 — 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 filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 filing says awards are restricted to mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs with an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million that are based in and serve the U.S. population.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement describes its mission as inspired by the words “nurturing healing love,” written by Jesse Lewis, and centered on compassion and love. Dog Star Rescue says it guides stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner-surrender dogs to lifelong homes. Women’s Mentoring Network describes its work as mentoring, skills training, and employment support intended to promote financial stability in underserved communities. LiveGirl says it prepares the next generation of women leaders through skills, mentorship, and opportunities. Area Congregations Together says it provides food, shelter, and support services to people in need in the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $755,150. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $255,000, with a median of $40,000.
The largest reported awards included $255,000 to Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for two staff salaries; $130,000 to Dog Star Rescue for a new building fund and associated costs; and $100,000 to Women’s Mentoring Network for annual appeal funds. Other reported grants included $50,000 each to Catholic Academy of Bridgeport, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, LiveGirl, and Woofgang and Co. The foundation also reported $30,000 to Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement for healthcare costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tim Sciarrillo is listed as president, director, secretary, and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
Stich Charitable Foundation is led by Tim Sciarrillo, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tim Sciarrillo
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$44K (2023) → $95K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $95K, to Tim Sciarrillo (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Stich Charitable Foundation
How much does Stich Charitable Foundation give each year?
Stich Charitable Foundation gave $755K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $610K across 5 grants.
What is Stich Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Stich Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $53,939, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stich Charitable Foundation give grants?
Stich Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newtown, CT (5 grants) and Stamford, CT (2 grants).
Does Stich Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Stich Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stich Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Stich Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc ($340,350 across 5 grants), Dog Star Rescue Inc ($130,000) and Womens Mentoring Network Inc ($103,400 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stich Charitable Foundation?
Stich Charitable Foundation reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $834K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $847K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stich Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 filing says awards are restricted to mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs with an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million that are based in and serve the U.S. population. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stich Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stich Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Stich Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3642547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stich Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stich-charitable-foundation-morg_01d691f06d28482788de0fad9118ec51
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