The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 70 grants totaling $1,045,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in research, food access, disaster relief, and children’s services. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 53 grants totaling $1.1 million.
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,145,000
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,604
- +44.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $22,466,948
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tryall Fund Jamaica ($90K). Together the top 10 received $545K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 315 grants of 328 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Florida (14%), New York (13%), Connecticut (11%), California (10%), and Maine (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 51 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $960K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tryall Fund Jamaica White Plains, NY | Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund | $90,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc Calais, ME | Atlantic Salmon research | $75,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund | $55,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Nestler Laboratory research on the molecular mechanisms of drug addiction | $50,000 |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American College of the Roman Catholic Church of T Washington, DC | Building repairs Fund | $40,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc Stamford, CT | Jamaica Relief Fund | $40,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | Jamaican Relief Fund | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,466,948 | $2,367,243 | $1,262,326 | $1,145,000 | 53 | $1,191,006 | $2,320,523 | $1,204,387 |
| 2024 | $21,362,031 | $2,386,970 | $1,195,938 | $1,045,000 | 70 | $1,090,104 | $2,332,436 | $1,149,044 |
| 2023 | $20,170,999 | $1,867,464 | $1,056,626 | $960,000 | 58 | $1,004,220 | $1,816,388 | $1,056,005 |
| 2022 | $19,360,161 | $-1,484,631 | $1,289,011 | $1,150,000 | 72 | $1,194,312 | — | $1,053,580 |
| 2021 | $22,133,803 | $2,689,145 | $1,254,447 | $1,060,000 | 75 | $1,104,336 | $2,623,128 | $1,208,199 |
| 2020 | $20,699,105 | $4,858,340 | $1,116,226 | $1,015,000 | 69 | — | $4,802,423 | $1,049,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 included support for research, general and unrestricted purposes, and domestic and international relief.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work supported. Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Save the Children Federation describes itself as an international children’s relief and development organization seeking immediate and lasting change in children’s lives. International Relief Teams says it works to alleviate human suffering by assisting victims of disaster, poverty, and neglect. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care through research, education, and care delivery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $1,045,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grant was $100,000 to the Atlantic Salmon Federation for Atlantic salmon research in Greenland. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 53 grants totaling $1.1 million.
Other notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for Nestler Laboratory research on the molecular mechanisms of drug addiction; $50,000 to Milton S Hershey Medical Center for general and unrestricted purposes; and $40,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Feeding America for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation also gave $30,000 to Direct Relief Foundation for aid to Hurricane Helene and Milton victims, $30,000 to International Relief Teams for aid to Ukraine, and $30,000 to Save the Children Federation for aid to children in Gaza and Ukraine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Martha L Boyd (director and secretary), Michael P Boyd (treasurer), Sarah M Igler (director), David Stine (director and president), and Margaret V Stine (director).
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc is led by David Stine, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Stine
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret V Stine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha L Boyd
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah M Igler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P Boyd
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc
How much does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc give each year?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 70 grants.
What is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,604, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc give grants?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Tryall Fund Jamaica ($90,000), Direct Relief ($80,000 across 2 grants) and Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for research, general and unrestricted purposes, and domestic and international relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc?
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 The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's EIN?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2834787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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