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.
Key facts about Stimpunks Foundation
In short: Stimpunks Foundation gave $36K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $878.098), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-4010796
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,002
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- Average grant
- $878
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $271,156
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through online applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$271K
-34.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
+38.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
+925.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$878.098
-86.5% YoY
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.
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.
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.
Review Cycle
. 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.
Ready to take the next step with Stimpunks Foundation?
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
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,156 | $20,831 | $173,049 | $36,002 |
| 2023 | $412,723 | $27,860 | $94,736 | $26,000 |
| 2022 | $478,717 | $25,308 | $46,591 | $32,050 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $271,156 | $412,723 | $478,717 |
| Revenue | $20,831 | $27,860 | $25,308 |
| Expenses | $173,049 | $94,736 | $46,591 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $170,412 | $92,035 | $45,706 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,907 | $14,194 | $3,410 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,985 | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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).
Contact
Application contact: Chelsea Adams
Mailing address: 301 Barton Creek Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: (954) 468-1748
Website: https://www.stimpunks.org
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Here's the math on researching Stimpunks Foundation by hand.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Stimpunks Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds charitable work in health, wealth, living, and learning, with much of its grantmaking supporting North Texas nonprofits; its 2025 grants had a median of $18,779, though award sizes varied widely. Nearly all opportunities are by invitation, and its Nonprofit Gateway profile is not a grant application.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation supports civic, cultural, educational, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, as well as general operating costs, in communities served by BNSF across its 28-state network. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500; its current grants program lists awards of $1,000–$10,000.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The Community Foundation of North Texas supports nonprofits through grants for areas including animal welfare, conservation, community development, nonprofit capacity, and opportunity, primarily in North Texas, including seven listed counties. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $14,250, with awards ranging from $5,100 to $1.5 million. It offers competitive grants through application cycles; nonprofits cannot apply for donor-advised grants.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
The Houston Food Bank
Houston, TX
The Houston Food Bank supports food distribution and related hunger-relief programs, including school, children’s, and senior food initiatives, through community organizations in 18 Southeast Texas counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $33,402, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$164.4M
Grants
1,128
Total Given
$210.7M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, family economic stability, and nonprofit capacity, with a strong focus on children and families and its deepest investment in Texas, especially Greater Austin; it also supports work elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application.
Assets
—
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
American Heart Association Inc
Dallas, TX
The American Heart Association funds basic, clinical, behavioral, translational, population, and other research on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health, mainly through research awards to eligible U.S.-based nonprofit institutions. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $9.9 million, with a median award of $20,000. Applications are submitted through designated programs; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
833
Total Given
$198.2M
Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Houston, TX
Arnold Ventures funds evidence-based research, evaluation, and policy work in criminal justice, health care, higher education and career pathways, public finance, and infrastructure. Its 2024 grants had a median of $122,776 (ranging from $685 to $12.5 million); based in Houston, Texas, it does not accept unsolicited requests, but accepts applications through specific requests for proposals.
Assets
$4.8B
Grants
789
Total Given
$193.3M
The Dallas Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Dallas Foundation funds nonprofits and other charitable organizations working on early childhood, maternal and child health, economic mobility, homelessness, youth mental health, and community needs, primarily in Dallas County. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000; listed 2026 cycles seek requests of $5,000–$50,000 or $15,000–$50,000, depending on the program. It accepts applications through grant cycles when open; none are currently open, and organizations outside Dallas County may be eligible if most people they serve live there.
Assets
$491.5M
Grants
788
Total Given
$87.3M
Petco Love
San Antonio, TX
PETCO LOVE funds animal welfare organizations nationwide, supporting adoption and fostering, veterinary care, spay/neuter and vaccines, disaster response, pet cancer work, and service- or therapy-animal programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $900 to $1,501,500, with a median of $11,000. Organizations must submit an annual data report through the Partner Portal and apply during designated windows; disaster relief is handled on a rolling basis, while some programs are invitation-only.
Assets
$25.1M
Grants
784
Total Given
$21.2M
More Funders in Texas
Stimpunks Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?