The Stockel Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Santa Monica, California, with offices serving both Los Angeles and Atlanta. Founded in 2015, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to addressing what the family identifies as the key challenges of our time: inequality of opportunity and the threat of climate change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$678K
+1.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+10.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources necessary to fulfill their innate potential while also protecting and restoring the health of our planet.
The foundation pursues a two-fold approach:
Human Opportunity & Child Development The foundation almost exclusively supports organizations working with children from zero to five years old and their families. The foundation has chosen this early intervention focus because research demonstrates that earlier nurture and support significantly improve chances of success in school and in life. Programs supported include early education, developmental support, homelessness prevention, and family stability initiatives.
Environmental Protection & Climate Action The foundation's growing portfolio of environmental grantees works to combat climate change, protect rainforests, preserve biodiversity, and promote public awareness and action around environmental issues. The foundation is deepening its understanding of how to address climate change challenges and recognizes the importance of engaging indigenous communities in the fight against deforestation and environmental degradation.
Grantmaking
The foundation builds relationships with grantees and aims to balance support for proven strategies with openness to new ideas. Any organization seeking funding must first be invited to submit a letter of inquiry. The foundation accepts pre-applications through its website.
Grant Range
approximately $1,000–$105,000
Average Grant
approximately $1,000–$105,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular concentration in:
- California
- Georgia
- Washington
- Arizona
- New York
The foundation maintains a presence in both Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023)
- Total assets: $16,668,336
- Total revenue: $1,368,966
- Total expenses: $804,451
- Number of employees: 0
Recent Financial Data (2024)
- Total assets: $18,247,114
- Total giving: $677,870
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $14,070,489 |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grand Canyon Trust ($105,000), Health in Harmony ($100,000), Mongabayorg ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24TH STREET THEATRE COMPANY LOS ANGELES, CA | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $10,000 |
| ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $5,000 |
| ATLANTA CHILDRENS SHELTER ATLANTA, GA | FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM | $31,000 |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | UNRESTRICTED DONATION FOR THE BEAVER TRUST | $10,870 |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER KEEPER SMYRNA, GA | SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $16,000 |
| CHEERFUL HELPERS CHILD & FAMILY STUDY LOS ANGELES, CA | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $25,000 |
| CITIZENS FOR LOS ANGELES WILDLIFE LOS ANGELES, CA | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $2,000 |
| GRAND CANYON TRUST FLAGSTAFF, AZ | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $105,000 |
| HEALTH IN HARMONY PORTLAND, OR | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $100,000 |
| HORIZONS ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND POOL RENTAL FEES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Eric Stockel — President/Secretary
- Douglas Stockel — Treasurer
- Ruth Waddell — Vice President
- Aaron Stockel — Board Member/Chair of Environmental Subcommittee
- Daniel Stockel — Junior Board Member
- Chloe Stockel Koszewnik — Junior Board Member
- Susan Stockel — Board Member Emerita (Founder)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC STOCKEL | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS STOCKEL | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RUTH WADDELL | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AARON STOCKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's younger generation has become increasingly active in the foundation's work, helping to push the organization toward a growing focus on climate change and its threat to human potential globally.
The foundation was founded out of the family's desire to work together to honor their legacy of service to those in need, inspired by the wisdom of their beloved patriarch Lloyd Stockel and the generosity of founder Susan Stockel.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Stockel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources necessary to fulfill their innate potential while also protecting and restoring the health of our planet. The foundation pursues a two-fold approach: **Human Opportunity & Child Development** The foundation almost exclusively supports organizations working with children from zero to five years old and their families. The foundation has chosen this early intervention focus because research demonstrates that earli…
How do I apply for a grant from Stockel Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity** • Total giving in 2023: $670,000–$677,870 • Average grant size: approximately $1,000–$105,000 • The foundation made 20 grants in 2023 **Application Process** The foundation builds relationships with grantees and aims to balance support for proven strategies with openness to new ideas. Any organization seeking funding must first be invited to submit a letter of inquiry. The foundation accepts pre-applications through its website. **Current Grantees** *Environmental Grantees:* …
Where does Stockel Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with particular concentration in: • California • Georgia • Washington • Arizona • New York The foundation maintains a presence in both Los Angeles and Atlanta.
What size grants does Stockel Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Stockel Family Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $678K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stockel Family Foundation's EIN?
Stockel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2317141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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