Stonisch Foundation
Stonisch Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including operations funding and supplies.
Stonisch Foundation at a glance
In short: Stonisch Foundation gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,091
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,593,461
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Stonisch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14588 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (313) 881-3036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stonisch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 70 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 14% to Texas, 12% to California, and 5% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stonisch Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $210K (2024) to $484K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $210,000 |
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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 | $1,593,461 | $255,563 | $434,213 | $210,000 | 11 | $210,000 | $31,350 | $210,805 |
| 2023 | $1,772,111 | $-492,882 | $590,302 | $340,000 | 7 | $340,000 | — | $388,414 |
| 2022 | $2,855,295 | $-684,624 | $772,195 | $433,500 | 14 | $433,500 | — | $416,436 |
| 2021 | $518,351 | $862,650 | $818,931 | $479,800 | 18 | $479,800 | $523,520 | $467,616 |
| 2020 | $474,632 | $987,451 | $821,425 | $484,150 | 20 | — | $767,590 | $452,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stonisch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for an undergraduate college, civic festivals, and organizations receiving grants designated for supplies or operations.
Albion College describes itself as an undergraduate liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and learning inside and outside the classroom. The Parade Company says it sponsors and coordinates a parade and other civic festivals in Detroit for the benefit, education, and enjoyment of Michigan residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to an individual recipient in Harper Woods, Michigan, for operations funding; $30,000 to an individual recipient in Fort Worth, Texas, for supplies; and $25,000 to an individual recipient in Northville, Michigan, for supplies. Other grants included $20,000 to GTI for supplies and $10,000 each to U OF D MERCY and Albion College for operations funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MARY SUE STONISCH as President and DANIEL MONAHAN as Secretary.
Stonisch Foundation is led by Mary Sue Stonisch, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Sue Stonisch
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Daniel Monahan
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$96K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gail Riggs (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Glorie Stonisch (2020–2022) — Vice 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Daniel Monahan (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stonisch Foundation
How much does Stonisch Foundation give each year?
Stonisch Foundation gave $210K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 7 grants.
What is Stonisch Foundation's typical grant size?
Stonisch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stonisch Foundation give grants?
Stonisch Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and California (12%).
Does Stonisch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Stonisch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations Funding" (6 grants) and "Supplies" (5 grants).
How large is Stonisch Foundation?
Stonisch Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (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 Stonisch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for an undergraduate college, civic festivals, and organizations receiving grants designated for supplies or operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stonisch Foundation?
The foundation 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 Stonisch Foundation's EIN?
Stonisch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6088638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stonisch 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 January 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Stonisch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stonisch-foundation-morg_f8231e164a35425798e684e3988c11f9
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