Stinson Family Foundtion
Stinson Family Foundtion is a private foundation, based in Fredericksburg, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $841K. Net investment income was $421K.
Stinson Family Foundtion at a glance
In short: Stinson Family Foundtion gave $841K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $841,000
- +239.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,143
- +239.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,059,714
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Stinson Family Foundtion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flathead Valley Community College Foundation ($662K). Together the top 7 received $841K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 36 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stinson Family Foundtion gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 467% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $841K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community College Foundation Kalispell, MT | General Purposes | $662,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $66,000 |
| Deliver Funds Dallas, TX | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Whitefish Legacy Partners Whitefish, MT | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Bethany Preschool Building Fredericksburg, TX | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum San Antonio, TX | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Whitefish Lake Institute Whitefish, MT | General Purposes | $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 | $3,059,714 | $889,360 | $846,584 | $841,000 | 7 | $841,000 | $421,281 | $180,086 |
| 2023 | $3,016,938 | $666,198 | $279,167 | $248,000 | 7 | $248,000 | $161,070 | $151,778 |
| 2022 | $2,629,907 | $1,105,690 | $1,039,297 | $1,000,944 | 8 | $1,000,944 | $54,612 | $140,855 |
| 2021 | $2,563,514 | $663,676 | $667,342 | $632,700 | 9 | $632,700 | $134,328 | $174,759 |
| 2020 | $2,567,180 | $832,537 | $173,553 | $149,260 | 5 | — | $62,980 | $111,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stinson Family Foundtion reported a distributable amount of $180K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stinson Family Foundtion's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan L. Stinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy L. Stinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Stinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Barter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stinson Family Foundtion
How much does Stinson Family Foundtion give each year?
Stinson Family Foundtion gave $841K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 7 grants.
What is Stinson Family Foundtion's typical grant size?
Stinson Family Foundtion's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $120,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stinson Family Foundtion give grants?
Stinson Family Foundtion gives mostly in Montana: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Whitefish, MT (2 grants).
Does Stinson Family Foundtion give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stinson Family Foundtion's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stinson Family Foundtion's largest grantees?
Stinson Family Foundtion's largest 2024 grantees include Flathead Valley Community College Foundation ($662,000), Grace Episcopal Church ($66,000) and Deliver Funds ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stinson Family Foundtion?
Stinson Family Foundtion reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $841K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Stinson Family Foundtion's EIN?
Stinson Family Foundtion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6658165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Stinson Family Foundtion funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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