The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation
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.
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation at a glance
In short: The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,045,000
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,929
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,362,031
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (7 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (14% 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 The James M and Margaret V Stine 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: 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
344 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 344 (97%).
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 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 69 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $960K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc Calais, ME | Atlantic Salmon Research in Greenland | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | for the Nestler Laboratory research on the molecular mechanisms of drug addiction | $50,000 |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc Stamford, CT | Aid for U.S. programs | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Aid for Hurricane Helene and Milton victims | $30,000 |
| International Relief Teams San Diego, CA | Aid for Ukraine | $30,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | Aid for children in Gaza/Ukraine | $30,000 |
| Theresas Battleship Foundation Inc West Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $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 reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 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.
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 is led by David Stine, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 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, 2020–2024. "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 The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation
How much does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation give each year?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation gave $1.0M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $960K across 58 grants.
What is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's typical grant size?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,929, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation give grants?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's top state is Florida, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Naples, FL (6 grants), Bend, OR (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's largest grantees?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc ($100,000), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($50,000) and Milton S Hershey Medical Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 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?
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's EIN?
The James M and Margaret V Stine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2834787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The James M and Margaret V Stine 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.
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