Stimac Family Foundation
Stimac Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Stimac Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stimac Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), top state Wisconsin. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,338,000
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,684
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,000
- Total assets
- $8,183,374
- -28.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (45% 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 Stimac Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12777 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070
Phone: (281) 469-9191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stimac Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Mission Evangelical Church ($890K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($153,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 115 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (45%), Texas (28%), Florida (21%), Minnesota (4%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stimac Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $206K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 663% 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 $3.3M (2024) to $5.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mission Evangelical Church Willis, TX | Constructionearly Childhood Ministry | $890,000 |
| Divine Savior Ministries Doral, FL | Sienna K-12 Schoolexpansion | $700,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI | Presidential Scholarshipshope Scholars Programvolleyball Servant Leader Project | $415,000 |
| Time of Grace Ministry Milwaukee, WI | General Fund | $350,000 |
| Kingdom Workers Waukesha, WI | Special Needs Programsmilitary Support | $325,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $153,500 |
| Grace in Action New ULM, MN | Christian Leadership Academy | $150,000 |
| Christian Family Solutions Germantown, WI | Youth Counselingtexas Expansion Research | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | Mental Health Clinic | $100,000 |
| Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church Houston, TX | General Fund | $43,000 |
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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 | $8,183,374 | $150,494 | $3,436,102 | $3,338,000 | 19 | $3,388,608 | $238,127 | $511,151 |
| 2023 | $11,468,982 | $-128,788 | $5,811,279 | $5,705,130 | 26 | $5,729,387 | $114,935 | $715,665 |
| 2022 | $17,412,244 | $1,002,730 | $3,895,451 | $3,748,750 | 24 | $3,791,227 | $323,297 | $818,702 |
| 2021 | $20,301,770 | $15,625,339 | $3,610,566 | $3,540,067 | 22 | $3,585,769 | $2,513,085 | $500,950 |
| 2020 | $8,365,554 | $7,461,667 | $3,762,139 | $3,733,750 | 24 | — | $548,444 | $202,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stimac Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $511K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its listed 2024 grants show support for religious organizations and ministries, education and scholarships, youth and early-childhood programs, counseling, and other services.
Grantee organizations describe their own work in varied terms. Time of Grace Ministry says it shares biblical teaching through television, print, and digital media. Grace in Action says it supports Christian ministry through leadership training, innovative ministries, and ministry tools. The Christian Broadcasting Network describes its mission as preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Milwaukee School of Engineering describes itself as a nonprofit, nonsectarian university offering undergraduate and graduate education in several disciplines.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $3,338,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $890,000, with a median of $43,000. Among the largest reported grants were $890,000 to The Mission Evangelical Church for construction and early-childhood ministry; $700,000 to Divine Savior Ministries for a school expansion; $415,000 to Wisconsin Lutheran College for scholarships and related programs; $350,000 to Time of Grace Ministry for its general fund; and $325,000 to Kingdom Workers for special-needs programs and military support.
Other reported grants included $153,500 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships, $150,000 to Grace in Action for a Christian leadership academy, and $100,000 each to Christian Family Solutions for youth counseling and Texas expansion research, and Milwaukee Rescue Mission for a mental health clinic. The Christian Broadcasting Network and Milwaukee School of Engineering each received $20,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Stimac as president, treasurer, and director; Brandon Wigley as executive director; and Eric Christopherson, John Pahmeier, Jodi Burow, and Audra Raabe Jacobs as directors.
Stimac Family Foundation is led by Brandon Wigley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon Wigley
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$40K (2021) → $42K (2024)
Gary Stimac
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Audra Raabe Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Christopherson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jodi Burow
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Pahmeier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy Stimac (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Brandon Wigley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Stimac Family Foundation
How much does Stimac Family Foundation give each year?
Stimac Family Foundation gave $3.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.7M across 26 grants.
What is Stimac Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stimac Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $43,000, and its average grant was $175,684, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stimac Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Stimac Family Foundation give grants?
Stimac Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants), Waukesha, WI (2 grants) and Wauwatosa, WI (2 grants).
Does Stimac Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Stimac Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stimac Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stimac Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Mission Evangelical Church ($890,000), Divine Savior Ministries ($700,000) and Wisconsin Lutheran College ($415,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($153,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stimac Family Foundation?
Stimac Family Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $511K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stimac Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its listed 2024 grants show support for religious organizations and ministries, education and scholarships, youth and early-childhood programs, counseling, and other services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stimac Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Stimac Family Foundation's EIN?
Stimac Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0605442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stimac Family 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stimac Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stimac-family-foundation-morg_c4a9530416c84401b98e28f9b4bd2352
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