The Stair Family Charitable Foundation
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $106K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stair Family Charitable Foundation gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,068
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,068
- +146.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $106,068
- Total assets
- $126,971
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Stair Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parkside ($106K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Stair Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 833% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $191K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Chagrin Falls, OH | To Support General Operating Fund | $106,068 |
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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 | $126,971 | $25,942 | $109,692 | $106,068 | 1 | $106,068 | $3,092 | $12,729 |
| 2023 | $142,853 | $71,476 | $89,245 | $85,953 | 2 | $85,953 | $1,586 | $11,263 |
| 2022 | $155,762 | $21,809 | $18,598 | $15,178 | 2 | $15,178 | $1,379 | $10,548 |
| 2021 | $156,835 | $43,986 | $103,378 | $99,400 | 5 | $99,400 | $4,253 | $14,209 |
| 2020 | $241,770 | $40,333 | $198,459 | $191,468 | 7 | — | $3,355 | $16,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stair Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation is led by Richard C. Stair, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard C. Stair
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corbin D. Stair
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny S. Stair
Secretary
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 Stair Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Stair Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation gave $106K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 2 grants.
How large is The Stair Family Charitable Foundation?
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Stair Family Charitable Foundation operate?
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia.
What is The Stair Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Stair Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5179129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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