Stuttering Foundation of America
Stuttering Foundation of America is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Stuttering Foundation of America at a glance
In short: Stuttering Foundation of America gave $256K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,750
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,875
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $127,875
- Total assets
- $36,232,103
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (2% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Stuttering Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Action for Stammering Children ($250K). Together the top 2 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stuttering Foundation of America gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 $125K (2020) to $256K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action for Stammering Children | Research & Treatment | $250,000 |
| Grants- Individuals for attendence at Eastern Workshop Boston, MA | See Attached | $5,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,232,103 | $2,044,149 | $2,265,101 | $255,750 | 2 | $2,226,066 | $1,627,648 |
| 2023 | $40,916,501 | $2,340,536 | $2,432,031 | $255,750 | 2 | $2,166,038 | $1,825,039 |
| 2022 | $49,173,863 | $2,008,529 | $2,063,756 | $192,750 | 2 | $2,018,186 | $1,036,505 |
| 2021 | $42,100,129 | $1,981,007 | $2,015,749 | $250,000 | 1 | $1,966,870 | $976,082 |
| 2020 | $32,079,753 | $1,585,386 | $1,649,856 | $125,000 | 1 | — | $954,189 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stuttering Foundation of America is led by Jane Fraser, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Fraser
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Dennis Drayna
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Lineback
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Fraser Gruss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Noble
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Kurtz Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Walker
Secretary & Teasurer
Secretary & T → Secretary & Teasurer, 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $114K, to Jane Fraser (President).
Frequently asked questions about Stuttering Foundation of America
How much does Stuttering Foundation of America give each year?
Stuttering Foundation of America gave $256K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 2 grants.
How large is Stuttering Foundation of America?
Stuttering Foundation of America reported $36.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
Where does Stuttering Foundation of America operate?
Stuttering Foundation of America has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Stuttering Foundation of America's EIN?
Stuttering Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6047678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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