Stine Family Foundation
Stine Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Adel, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $907K.
Stine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stine Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $178K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,066,317
- +20.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $177,720
- -19.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $56,000
- Total assets
- $22,270,248
- +11.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Stine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Drake University ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stine Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $828K (2021) to $1.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | Contribution is for the robert d. And billie ray center. | $500,000 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | To provide funds for student research in a university setting. | $452,317 |
| Ride the Thin Blue Line Waukee, IA | To assist with a planned scenic bike trail memorial designed to honor honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. | $111,000 |
| ADM Scholarship Foundation Adel, IA | To support the mission of the ADM Scholarship Foundation which is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of ADM High School who are going on to attend schools of higher education. | $1,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | To assist the conservancy demonstrate agricultural practices that improve soil health and water quality and provide large areas of high quality habitat. | $1,000 |
| Cultureall West Des Moines, IA | To assist the organization's mission of involving individuals of all ages in learning about world cultures. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,270,248 | $1,151,287 | $1,125,832 | $1,066,317 | 6 | $1,068,852 | $906,913 | $1,043,578 |
| 2025 | $19,944,804 | $800,621 | $939,868 | $885,210 | 4 | $888,063 | $759,465 | $958,170 |
| 2024 | $18,936,988 | $-540,253 | $888,225 | $841,566 | 4 | $844,030 | $524,986 | $887,674 |
| 2023 | $17,409,257 | $351,633 | $992,167 | $948,190 | 4 | $950,556 | $554,672 | $843,932 |
| 2022 | $16,988,531 | $1,287,822 | $971,160 | $911,000 | 4 | $913,336 | $1,247,336 | $976,015 |
| 2021 | $20,480,162 | $642,522 | $875,471 | $828,000 | 5 | — | $737,565 | $915,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stine Family Foundation is led by Myron Stine, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Myron Stine
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L Peterson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Merschman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry H Stine
Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Stine-Reiher
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda I Stine
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Danielson
Vice President - CFO
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Shane Netherton (2021–2022) — Vice President - CFO
- Former: Molly S Stine (2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Stine Family Foundation
How much does Stine Family Foundation give each year?
Stine Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $885K across 4 grants.
What is Stine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stine Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $56,000, and its average grant was $177,720, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stine Family Foundation give grants?
Stine Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Stine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Stine Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Stine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stine Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Drake University ($500,000), Buena Vista University ($452,317) and Ride the Thin Blue Line ($111,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Stine Family Foundation?
Stine Family Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Stine Family Foundation's EIN?
Stine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1497513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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