Stockel Family Foundation
The Stockel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. It supports organizations addressing inequality of opportunity and climate change, with a stated emphasis on early intervention for children and families and on environmental work.
Stockel Family Foundation at a glance
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-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $677,870
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,473
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,247,114
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stockel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says organizations must be invited to submit a letter of inquiry. The described process begins with an invitation to submit an electronic LOI, followed by possible requests for a proposal or a site visit, and then grant-award decisions. The website’s listed cycle dates are May 1 for notification of organizations selected for the LOI stage, May 31 for LOI submission, June 30 for next-stage notifications, July 15 for requested proposals, July 31 for final-stage notifications, November 15 for completion of site visits, and December 30 for award letters. The website does not specify a year for these dates.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2444 Wilshire Blvd 622, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 829-4771
Website: https://stockelff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stockel Family Foundation funds
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
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 113 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Greater Los Angeles and Atlanta as locations for its direct-service, intervention, and education grantmaking. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (27%), Georgia (19%), Arizona (15%), Oregon (15%), and New York (11%). The listed 2024 grants also included recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stockel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $529K (2020) to $705K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $18,247,114 | $797,855 | $844,193 | $677,870 | 23 | $758,664 | $648,254 | $950,007 |
| 2023 | $16,668,336 | $1,368,966 | $804,451 | $669,700 | 25 | $751,744 | $305,722 | $769,503 |
| 2022 | $14,070,489 | $342,476 | $860,316 | $705,100 | 22 | $781,404 | $286,396 | $744,137 |
| 2021 | $16,991,446 | $1,425,352 | $663,843 | $530,175 | 20 | $607,893 | $870,160 | $783,938 |
| 2020 | $14,137,487 | $515,667 | $658,459 | $528,672 | 23 | — | $125,791 | $618,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stockel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $950K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources necessary to fulfill their innate potential while protecting and restoring the health of the planet. Its two areas of work are human opportunity and environmental protection. In human-opportunity grantmaking, it says it almost exclusively supports organizations working with children, predominantly ages zero to five, and their families. Its environmental portfolio addresses climate change, rainforest protection, biodiversity, and public awareness and action on environmental issues.
The foundation’s 2024 grants illustrate these areas. For example, Atlanta Children’s Shelter describes its mission as breaking the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness while providing early childhood education. The Drake House says it works to empower women and children experiencing homelessness to achieve economic independence and long-term stability. Among environmental grantees, Grand Canyon Trust says its mission is to safeguard the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau while supporting Native peoples’ rights; Mongabay describes its work as raising awareness of social and environmental issues relating to tropical forests and other ecosystems; and Phoenix Conservancy says it restores endangered ecosystems and conserves biodiversity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $677,870 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $105,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $105,000 to Grand Canyon Trust, $100,000 to Health In Harmony, $65,000 to Mongabay, and $50,000 each to Nature & Culture International and Rainforest Foundation US. Other grants included $35,000 and $30,000 to Phoenix Conservancy, $31,000 to Atlanta Children’s Shelter, and $30,000 each to North Fulton Community Charities and The Drake House.
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. The foundation’s website also lists Daniel Stockel and Chloe Stockel Koszewnik as junior board members and Susan Stockel as board member emerita.
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.
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-PF. 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-PF. 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-PF. 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-PF.
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-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stockel Family Foundation?
Stockel Family Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $950K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stockel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to build a world in which all people have the resources necessary to fulfill their innate potential while protecting and restoring the health of the planet. Its two areas of work are human opportunity and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stockel Family Foundation?
The foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stockel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stockel-family-foundation-morg_af19c7d6cbd54e799724bdb3af1e3f52
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