The Louis L Stott Foundation
The Louis L Stott Foundation is a private foundation based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Louis L Stott Foundation at a glance
In short: The Louis L Stott Foundation gave $149K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Connecticut. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,000
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,900
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $2,551,354
- -6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (34% 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 Louis L Stott Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Chandler Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone: (610) 388-4655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louis L Stott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ukraine Aid International Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 56 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (34%), Delaware (27%), California (20%), Pennsylvania (13%), and Vermont (3%). The listed 2024 grants also included a recipient in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Louis L Stott Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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 $149K (2024) to $296K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine Aid International Inc Westport, CT | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Opera Delaware Wilmington, DE | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Tides Foundation-Baraka Fund San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| International Skiing History Manchester Center, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Soaring Society America Hobbs, NM | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southern Chester Kennett Square, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kennett Area Community Service Kennett Square, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Domestic Violence Center West Chester, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank Exton, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Garden Flying Field Toughkenamon, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,551,354 | $9,752 | $156,510 | $149,000 | 10 | $154,710 | $7,952 | $129,540 |
| 2023 | $2,713,661 | $393,437 | $233,745 | $227,000 | 10 | $232,195 | $391,937 | $172,586 |
| 2022 | $2,572,419 | $155,181 | $181,500 | $180,000 | 10 | $180,000 | $153,681 | $158,412 |
| 2021 | $2,450,874 | $322,032 | $239,990 | $222,000 | 13 | $222,000 | $242,679 | $158,756 |
| 2020 | $2,368,832 | $172,661 | $314,943 | $296,000 | 13 | — | $95,963 | $137,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis L Stott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 organizations working in humanitarian aid, arts, skiing history, community services, and food access. For example, Ukraine Aid International describes its mission as facilitating humanitarian logistics and operational security and delivering aid to front-line communities in Ukraine. Chester County Food Bank says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food, while Kennett Area Community Service describes its work as strengthening its community through food, housing, crisis services, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $149,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,500. Its largest grants were $50,000 to Ukraine Aid International, $40,000 to Opera Delaware, and $30,000 to Tides Foundation-Baraka Fund. Other grants included $5,000 each to International Skiing History and Soaring Society America, and $4,000 each to United Way of Southern Chester, Kennett Area Community Service, Domestic Violence Center, and Chester County Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward B Stott, Kristine Stott, and Benjamin W Stott as co-trustees.
The Louis L Stott Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin W. Stott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward B. Stott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Stott
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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 Louis L Stott Foundation
How much does The Louis L Stott Foundation give each year?
The Louis L Stott Foundation gave $149K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $227K across 10 grants.
What is The Louis L Stott Foundation's typical grant size?
The Louis L Stott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $14,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louis L Stott Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Louis L Stott Foundation give grants?
The Louis L Stott Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (27%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kennett Square, PA (2 grants).
Does The Louis L Stott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Louis L Stott Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Louis L Stott Foundation's largest grantees?
The Louis L Stott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ukraine Aid International Inc ($50,000), Opera Delaware ($40,000) and Tides Foundation-Baraka Fund ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis L Stott Foundation?
The Louis L Stott Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Louis L Stott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in humanitarian aid, arts, skiing history, community services, and food access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louis L Stott Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Louis L Stott Foundation's EIN?
The Louis L Stott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7009027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Louis L Stott 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Louis L Stott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-louis-l-stott-foundation-morg_4f21cdc6402449d987000600ff2de28c
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