Stimpunks Foundation
Stimpunks Foundation is a private foundation based in Dripping Springs, Texas. It supports disabled and neurodivergent people through direct mutual aid and creator grants, and develops public educational resources and practical access tools.
Stimpunks Foundation at a glance
In short: Stimpunks Foundation gave $36K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $878.098), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,002
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +925.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $878
- -86.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $271,156
- -34.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stimpunks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through online applications. The filing directs applicants to apply online and lists monthly deadlines. The website says applicants may apply for one Mutual Aid Grant and one Creator Grant per year, and that only one application per grant type should be submitted each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Chelsea Adams
Mailing address: 301 Barton Creek Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: (954) 468-1748
Website: https://www.stimpunks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stimpunks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David (Connor) Chenoweth ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s grant application information limits eligibility to U.S. residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stimpunks Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David (Connor) Chenoweth Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,500 |
| Jonathan Cormur Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,001 |
| Arrahja Williams Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Benjamin Lawyer Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Kate Griffin Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Katie Drackert Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Rory Obrien Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $501 |
| Amy Frances Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $500 |
| Carolyn Rubinfeld Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $500 |
| Dominique Bible Dripping Springs, TX | Charitable Assistance | $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 | $271,156 | $20,831 | $173,049 | $36,002 | 41 | $170,412 | $7,907 | $12,985 |
| 2023 | $412,723 | $27,860 | $94,736 | $26,000 | 4 | $92,035 | $14,194 | — |
| 2022 | $478,717 | $25,308 | $46,591 | $32,050 | 9 | $45,706 | $3,410 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stimpunks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide direct support and mutual aid to disabled and neurodivergent people, and to build infrastructure that supports them where other systems fail. Its services include grants for urgent needs and for creators’ community-serving projects, as well as open educational resources and access and design tools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $36,002. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,500, with a median of $500. The listed grants were for “charitable assistance” to individuals in Dripping Springs, Texas. The largest listed awards were $3,500 to David (Connor) Chenoweth, $3,001 to Jonathan Cormur, and $3,000 each to Arrahja Williams, Benjamin Lawyer, Kate Griffin, and Katie Drackert.
The foundation describes two grant programs: Mutual Aid Grants for direct needs such as rent gaps, utility bills, accessibility tools, technology for independence, and basic living costs; and Creator Grants for disabled and neurodivergent creators’ community-serving projects, including art, advocacy, research, education, and tools. Creator Grants are advertised at up to $3,000. Applicants do not need a diagnosis, income limit, or proof of disability to apply for Mutual Aid Grants. The website states that it is not accepting new applications for its 2026 Mutual Aid and Creator Grant pipelines; it plans to open the next round to 50 more applications in each pipeline on January 1, 2027, during an 8 a.m.–noon U.S. Central time window. Grants are limited to U.S. residents; minors require guardian approval. The filing also states that tuition aid and urgency funds are not available.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Boren as board chair, Inna Boren as board treasurer, Becky Hicks as a board member, and Chelsea Adams as executive director.
Stimpunks Foundation is led by Chelsea Adams, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chelsea Adams
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$63K (2024)
Ryan Boren
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Hicks
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Inna Boren
Board Treasurer
President → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $63K, to Chelsea Adams (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Stimpunks Foundation
How much does Stimpunks Foundation give each year?
Stimpunks Foundation gave $36K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Stimpunks Foundation's typical grant size?
Stimpunks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $878, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stimpunks Foundation give grants?
Stimpunks Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dripping Springs, TX (41 grants).
Does Stimpunks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Stimpunks Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (41 grants).
Who are Stimpunks Foundation's largest grantees?
Stimpunks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include David (Connor) Chenoweth ($3,500), Jonathan Cormur ($3,001) and Arrahja Williams ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stimpunks Foundation?
Stimpunks Foundation reported $271K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stimpunks Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide direct support and mutual aid to disabled and neurodivergent people, and to build infrastructure that supports them where other systems fail. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stimpunks Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through online applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stimpunks Foundation's EIN?
Stimpunks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4010796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Stimpunks Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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