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Stimpunks Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dripping Springs, TX EIN: 87-4010796 Website

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.

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.

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.

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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

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.

Cities

Dripping SpringsPompano BeachPortlandAustinHoustonPeoriaSan FranciscoScotiaSeattle

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K9 grants2022 4 grants2023 41 grants2024

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

David (Connor) Chenoweth: $4KDavid (Connor) Chenoweth$4KJonathan Cormur: $3KJonathan Cormur$3KArrahja Williams: $3KArrahja Williams$3KBenjamin Lawyer: $3KBenjamin Lawyer$3KKate Griffin: $3KKate Griffin$3KKatie Drackert: $3KKatie Drackert$3KRory Obrien: $501Rory Obrien$501Amy Frances: $500Amy Frances$500Carolyn Rubinfeld: $500Carolyn Rubinfeld$500Dominique Bible: $500Dominique Bible$500

The largest 2024 recipient was David (Connor) Chenoweth ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

54<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
David (Connor) Chenoweth Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,500
Jonathan Cormur Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,001
Arrahja Williams Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,000
Benjamin Lawyer Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,000
Kate Griffin Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,000
Katie Drackert Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$3,000
Rory Obrien Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$501
Amy Frances Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$500
Carolyn Rubinfeld Dripping Springs, TXCharitable Assistance$500
Dominique Bible Dripping Springs, TXCharitable 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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
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

  1. 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

Chelsea Adams — Executive Director: $63KChelsea AdamsExecutive Director$63K

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.

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