The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it gave $52,200 through 18 grants to organizations working in areas including medical care, reproductive healthcare, education, religious services, arts, and community support.
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn at a glance
In short: The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn gave $52K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,200
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,900
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $888,163
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written request with appropriate evidence of exemption. It names Robert J Stetson as the contact. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Stetson
Mailing address: 6125 Luther Lane Ste 380, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 691-6821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($20K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Texas, 10% to Colorado, 6% to Kentucky, and 4% to Missouri. Its listed grants also included a grant to Ucross Foundation in Wyoming and a grant to Fair Chance in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 $27K (2020) to $54K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Provide Medical Care | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Provide Reproductive Healthcare | $6,000 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | Education | $3,000 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Religious Services | $2,500 |
| The Jayson Tatum Foundation St. Louis, MO | Education, athletics and community impact for children and young adults | $2,200 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum Ctr Dallas, TX | Education Re the Holocaust | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Ft Collins Ft Collins, CO | Provide Meals for Seniors | $2,000 |
| Our Friends Place Dallas, TX | Therapeutic Group Homes for Girls | $2,000 |
| The Perlman Music Program New York, NY | Music Education | $2,000 |
| Ucross Fdn Clearmont, WY | Promote the Arts | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $888,163 | $52,588 | $85,992 | $52,200 | 18 | $52,200 | $19,586 | $43,693 |
| 2023 | $902,809 | $80,892 | $42,375 | $29,000 | 14 | $29,000 | $65,569 | $43,545 |
| 2022 | $938,703 | $100,224 | $62,444 | $49,750 | 15 | $49,750 | $57,243 | $46,814 |
| 2021 | $976,545 | $117,355 | $76,915 | $54,200 | 16 | $54,200 | $36,141 | $53,278 |
| 2020 | $1,104,887 | $6,766 | $35,386 | $26,500 | 17 | — | $15,997 | $39,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $44K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Berea College describes its mission as transforming the lives of students and families by admitting students of high promise and low means and covering costs beyond what students and families are expected to pay. The Jayson Tatum Foundation says it seeks to positively impact and inspire children, teens, and families through education, athletics, and other initiatives. Our Friends Place says it helps young women break cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness through self-reliance and independence. The Perlman Music Program describes providing instruction and mentoring to young musicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $52,200. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among its largest grants were $20,000 to Doctors Without Borders for medical care; $6,000 to Planned Parenthood for reproductive healthcare; $3,000 to Berea College for education; and $2,500 to Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church for religious services.
Other 2024 grants included $2,200 to the Jayson Tatum Foundation for education, athletics, and community impact for children and young adults; $2,000 each to the Dallas Holocaust Museum Center, Meals on Wheels–Fort Collins, Our Friends Place, the Perlman Music Program, Ucross Foundation, and the Visiting Nurse Association; and $250 to Fair Chance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Stetson as president, Cindy B Stetson as vice president, and Robert C Stetson as treasurer.
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn is led by Robert C. Stetson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Stetson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy B. Stetson
Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn
How much does The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn give each year?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn gave $52K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's typical grant size?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,900, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn give grants?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's largest grantees?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($20,000), Planned Parenthood ($6,000) and Berea College ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn reported $888K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn?
The filing says to submit a written request with appropriate evidence of exemption. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's EIN?
The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2709237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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