The Stockel Family Foundation is based in Santa Monica, California, and supports organizations addressing human opportunity and environmental health. Its website describes a two-fold approach: supporting children and families facing barriers to opportunity, and supporting work to protect and restore the planet.
Key facts about Stockel Family Foundation
In short: Stockel Family Foundation gave $678K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 47-2317141
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $677,870
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $29,473
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). 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 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$678K
+1.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+10.0% YoY
Is Stockel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources to fulfill their innate potential while protecting and restoring the health of the planet. It says it almost exclusively supports organizations working with children—predominantly ages zero to five—and their families, with an emphasis on early intervention. Its environmental portfolio supports work on climate change, rainforest protection, biodiversity, and public awareness and action.
Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Atlanta Children’s Shelter says it works to break the cycle of poverty for families experiencing homelessness while providing early childhood education. The Drake House describes its mission as helping women and children experiencing homelessness achieve economic independence and stability. Phoenix Conservancy says it restores endangered ecosystems and conserves biodiversity, while Rainforest Foundation US is listed by the foundation as working in environmental protection and Indigenous advocacy.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 23 grants totaling **$677,870 in 2024**, ranging from **$2,000 to $105,000**, with a median grant of **$25,000**. In 2023, it reported 25 grants totaling **$669,700**.
Review Cycle
—May 31 for LOIs, July 15 for requested proposals, November 15 for site visits, and December 30 for award letters—are past dates, not an open cycle.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports direct-service, intervention, and education organizations in Greater Los Angeles and Atlanta. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest state shares were California (27%), Georgia (19%), Arizona (15%), Oregon (15%), and New York (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $529K (2020) to $678K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $678K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Canyon Trust ($105K). Together the top 10 received $551K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 91 (85%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Trust Flagstaff, AZ | Unrestricted Grant | $105,000 |
| Health in Harmony Portland, OR | Unrestricted Grant | $100,000 |
| Mongabayorg Menlo Park, CA | Unrestricted Grant | $65,000 |
| Nature & Culture International Del Mar, CA | National Protected Areas | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation US Brooklyn, NY | Land Titling | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy Pullman, WA | Conferences, Ecosystem Scouting, and Unrestricted Grant | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Childrens Shelter Atlanta, GA | Family Services Program | $31,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities Roswell, GA | Homelessness Prevention Program | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy Pullman, WA | Staff Salaires Matching | $30,000 |
| The Drake House Inc Roswell, GA | Family Support Program | $30,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Reported information |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,870 in grants; 23 grants |
| 2023 | $669,700 in grants; 25 grants |
| 2022 | $14,070,489 in assets; 0 grants |
The filing type is 990T.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | $14,070,489 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Stockel as director, president, and secretary; Douglas Stockel as director and treasurer; Ruth Waddell as director and vice president; and Aaron Stockel as director.
Stockel Family Foundation is led by Eric Stockel, Director, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Stockel
Director, President & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → See Statement, 2023
See Statement → Director, President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Stockel
Director & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → See Statement, 2023
See Statement → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Waddell
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Stockel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Stockel (2020–2023) — Director & President
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 2444 Wilshire Blvd 622, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 829-4771
Website: https://stockelff.org
Frequently asked questions about Stockel Family Foundation
How much does Stockel Family Foundation give each year?
Stockel Family Foundation gave $678K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $670K across 25 grants.
What is Stockel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stockel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,473, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stockel Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Stockel Family Foundation give grants?
Stockel Family Foundation's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Pullman, WA (2 grants), Roswell, GA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Stockel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of Stockel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Stockel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stockel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Canyon Trust ($105,000), Health in Harmony ($100,000) and Mongabayorg ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Stockel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources to fulfill their innate potential while protecting and restoring the health of the planet. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stockel Family Foundation?
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Stockel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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