The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak is a private foundation based in St Charles, Illinois. In 2024, it made 19 grants totaling $220,600, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak at a glance
In short: The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak gave $221K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,600
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,611
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,427,020
- +21.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% 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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7N120 Weybridge Drive, St Charles, IL 60175
Phone: (630) 483-3980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pope John Paul II Prep Academy Aurora ($50K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 101 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 6% to recipients in Indiana; the reported share for Florida was 0%. Listed Illinois recipients include organizations in St Charles, Aurora, Elgin, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $150K (2021) to $221K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pope John Paul II Prep Academy Aurora Aurora, IL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| St Edward Prepartory Academy Elgin Elgin, IL | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lazarus House St Charles, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Campton Township Open Space Foundation St Charles, IL | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Hesed House Aurora, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Living Well Cancer Resource Center Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - St Charles St Charles, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tri-City Health Partnership St Charles, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research Center West Lafayette, IN | General Purpose | $8,500 |
| Turning Point Inc Woodstock, IL | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 | $4,427,020 | $750,988 | $241,275 | $220,600 | 19 | $220,600 | $235,554 | $192,089 |
| 2023 | $3,656,757 | $348,107 | $206,533 | $192,500 | 28 | $192,500 | $173,860 | $166,112 |
| 2022 | $3,152,301 | $85,733 | $221,856 | $191,500 | 23 | $192,366 | $51,814 | $168,765 |
| 2021 | $3,035,228 | $143,456 | $195,437 | $149,500 | 17 | $150,629 | $106,619 | $191,712 |
| 2020 | $3,076,085 | $574,914 | $183,587 | $157,000 | 14 | — | $550,866 | $149,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak reported a distributable amount of $192K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lazarus House describes its work as providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education to people who are homeless or in need. Turning Point Inc says it confronts domestic violence in McHenry County, while HorsePower Therapeutic Riding provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with disabilities. Anderson Animal Shelter describes its work as humane care for homeless companion animals, education, and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $220,600 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $50,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Pope John Paul II Prep Academy in Aurora and St Edward Preparatory Academy in Elgin; $20,000 to Lazarus House in St Charles; and $12,000 to Campton Township Open Space Foundation in St Charles. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Hesed House, Living Well Cancer Resource Center, the Salvation Army–St Charles, and Tri-City Health Partnership; and $8,500 to Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research Center in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda M Stachowiak as president and director; Raymond C Stachowiak as vice president, treasurer, secretary, and director; and David R Stachowiak as director.
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak is led by Linda M. Stachowiak, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda M. Stachowiak
President & Director
Presidet & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David R. Stachowiak
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raymond C. Stachowiak
V.p., Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacqueline K. Lursen (2020–2023) — Director
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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak
How much does The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak give each year?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak gave $221K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $193K across 28 grants.
What is The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's typical grant size?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,611, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak give grants?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak gives mostly in Illinois: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Charles, IL (6 grants), Aurora, IL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's largest grantees?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's largest 2024 grantees include Pope John Paul II Prep Academy Aurora ($50,000), St Edward Prepartory Academy Elgin ($50,000) and Lazarus House ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Lazarus House describes its work as providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education to people who are homeless or in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's EIN?
The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3861336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak 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.
Data update history
(1)
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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-raymond-c-and-linda-m-stachowiak-morg_8f900d2cedd4469ea285807c38b7eac6
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