Studebaker National Foundation
Studebaker National Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Springs, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $536K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
Studebaker National Foundation at a glance
In short: Studebaker National Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,500
- +75.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,100
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $536,440
- -11.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (38% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Studebaker National Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Studebaker National Foundation
Who Studebaker National Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Studebaker National Museum ($3K). Together the top 4 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Studebaker National Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $18K (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Studebaker National Museum South Bend, IN | Fund Museum Internship Positions | $2,500 |
| Oregon State Univ FBO Afroeber Corvallis, OR | Preservation of Studebaker Heritage | $2,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Universal Tech Instfbo Perri West Avondale, AZ | Preservation of Studebaker Heritage | $2,000 |
| Pittsburg State Univ FBO E Weiser Pittsburg, KS | Preservation of Studebaker Heritage | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536,440 | $-56,107 | $16,205 | $10,500 | 5 | $10,500 | $12,348 |
| 2025 | $604,964 | $101,277 | $15,903 | $6,000 | 4 | $6,000 | $4,550 |
| 2024 | $513,345 | $13,263 | $27,412 | $18,100 | 5 | $18,100 | $4,744 |
| 2023 | $523,013 | $19,148 | $23,915 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $3,808 |
| 2022 | $529,414 | $11,575 | $14,323 | $10,500 | 5 | $10,500 | $3,230 |
| 2021 | $535,307 | $10,571 | $12,561 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $2,532 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Studebaker National Foundation is led by Chris Collins, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Collins
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Thomason
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denny Lockmon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Wenzel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dormois
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sid Rosen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deanna Manley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Laird
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
James Bell
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry Vahe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Linda Derbidge (2021–2026) — Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased March 2026
- Former: Becky Bonham (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Martha Studebaker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Cervini (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chester Bradfield (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Studebaker National Foundation
How much does Studebaker National Foundation give each year?
Studebaker National Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
What is Studebaker National Foundation's typical grant size?
Studebaker National Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,100, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Studebaker National Foundation give grants?
Studebaker National Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (24%) and Oregon (19%).
Does Studebaker National Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Studebaker National Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preservation of Studebaker Heritage" (3 grants).
Who are Studebaker National Foundation's largest grantees?
Studebaker National Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Studebaker National Museum ($2,500), Oregon State Univ FBO Afroeber ($2,000) and Universal Tech Instfbo Perri West ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Studebaker National Foundation?
Studebaker National Foundation reported $536K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Studebaker National Foundation's EIN?
Studebaker National Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1055015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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