Stoppini Foundation
Stoppini Foundation is a private foundation located in Elmhurst Township, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including arts and culture, education, community services, religious activity, and medical research.
Stoppini Foundation at a glance
In short: Stoppini Foundation gave $18K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $615.333), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,460
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $615
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $256,231
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Stoppini Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Elizabeth Street, Elmhurst Twp, PA 18444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stoppini Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra ($10K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania organizations received 89% of grant dollars. The listed shares for other recipient states were North Carolina, 3%; New York, 2%; and Virginia and Georgia, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stoppini Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $290. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2024) to $32K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra Scranton, PA | To improve the quality of life in communities | $10,320 |
| Shakespeare Festival Scranton, PA | Improve quality of life for community | $2,000 |
| North Pocono Library Moscow, PA | Educational and Reading development for children | $1,000 |
| Actors Circle Factoryville, PA | Community Development | $1,000 |
| Arcadia Corale Clarks Summit, PA | Cultural Enrichment | $500 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Assistance to needy women and children | $300 |
| Mr Charity Greenville, NC | Provide food for the needy | $300 |
| Womens Resource Center Scranton, PA | Aid to women and children in need from domabuse | $300 |
| Elmhurst Church Elmhurst, PA | Spiritual Development | $290 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Americus, GA | Assistants for the needy to build shelter | $200 |
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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 | $256,231 | $15,314 | $19,479 | $18,460 | 30 | $18,460 | $11,742 | $16,941 |
| 2023 | $260,396 | $3,826 | $27,189 | $25,759 | 45 | $25,759 | $2,779 | $14,887 |
| 2022 | $283,759 | $35,819 | $20,240 | $18,961 | 50 | $18,961 | $32,341 | $15,461 |
| 2021 | $268,180 | $25,279 | $33,350 | $32,054 | 46 | — | $21,533 | $17,527 |
| 2020 | $276,251 | $20,975 | $25,145 | $24,035 | 45 | — | $16,805 | $14,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stoppini Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 grants include support for arts organizations, a library, religious organizations, and charities providing services or assistance to people in need.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Women’s Resource Center describes its mission as helping women and girls navigate life’s transitions through resources, tools, and support. The ALS Association says it provides care and support to people with ALS and their families and supports research. Live Action describes its work as defending the rights of preborn children through educational media, storytelling, and investigative reporting. In Touch Ministries says its mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $18,460. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,320, with a median of $175. The largest grants included $10,320 to NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra, $2,000 to Shakespeare Festival, and $1,000 each to North Pocono Library and Actors Circle. Arcadia Corale received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Ann Stoppini as Chairman and Francesca Stoppini as Vice Chariman.
Stoppini Foundation is led by Mary Ann Stoppini, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ann Stoppini
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francesca Stoppini
Vice Chariman
Vice Chairman → Vice Chariman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Stoppini Foundation
How much does Stoppini Foundation give each year?
Stoppini Foundation gave $18K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 45 grants.
What is Stoppini Foundation's typical grant size?
Stoppini Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175, and its average grant was $615, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stoppini Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Stoppini Foundation give grants?
Stoppini Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (8 grants) and Clarks Summit, PA (2 grants).
Does Stoppini Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Stoppini Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Spiritual Development" (7 grants).
Who are Stoppini Foundation's largest grantees?
Stoppini Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra ($10,320), Shakespeare Festival ($2,000) and North Pocono Library ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stoppini Foundation?
Stoppini Foundation reported $256K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stoppini Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for arts organizations, a library, religious organizations, and charities providing services or assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stoppini Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stoppini Foundation's EIN?
Stoppini Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1776736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stoppini 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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