Stifler Family Foundation
The Stifler Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 by Mary McFadden and Larry Stifler. Based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors. The foundation has made over 1,000 grants to date and emphasizes multi-generational family involvement in its governance and operations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.3M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
93
+27.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-19.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation operates on the principles of "gratitude, humility and impact." It supports nonprofit organizations working in five key areas:
- Land conservation and environmental protection
- Education
- Science
- Social justice
- The arts
The foundation also funds small, local grassroots organizations that work directly with their communities to make an impact.
Grantmaking
Grant amounts vary by project, with typical awards ranging from $50 to $3,217,323.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a primary geographic focus on:
- Massachusetts, particularly the Cape Cod region
- Maine
- National reach for select initiatives
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $46.6 million
- Total revenues: $2,356,779
- Total expenses: $1,449,805
- Total liabilities: $0
- Annual giving: $1,131,447
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since February 2004 (EIN: 10-6001398)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,334,333 | $46,643,947 | $45,736,973 |
| Revenue | $3,209,302 | $2,356,779 | $3,889,349 |
| Expenses | $1,518,916 | $1,449,805 | $4,412,902 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,216,056 | $1,131,447 | $4,061,887 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,752,255 | $1,972,987 | $3,042,620 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,890,276 | $2,531,407 | $2,595,497 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Larry Stifler - Co-founder (received full scholarships to Calvert, Gilman, and Dartmouth)
- Mary McFadden - Co-founder (received scholarships to Boston University and paid her way through Suffolk Law School)
- Molly Stifler - Director (since 2021)
- Haley Stifler - Advisor
The foundation employs 2 staff members and maintains multi-generational family involvement in governance and operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE TP STIFLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARY MCFADDEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MOLLY STIFLER | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 100 Codman Road, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-357-9876
Website: https://www.stiflerfamily.org/
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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