The Stellhorn Foundation Inc
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Sandusky, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stellhorn Foundation Inc gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,400
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,629
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $283,138
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stellhorn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capital University ($15K across 5 grants). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stellhorn Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital University Columbus, OH | Trinity Fund - Trinity Lutheran Semi | $6,000 |
| Capital University Columbus, OH | Middle School Mentorship Program | $3,500 |
| Capital University Columbus, OH | Art Supplies Towards Two Art Shows | $2,200 |
| Capital Univesity Columbus, OH | Sally Stamper Egypt Trip | $2,200 |
| Capital University Columbus, OH | The Stellhorn Award - Given Annually | $2,000 |
| Capital Univesity Columbus, OH | Conservatory of Music | $1,500 |
| Capital University Columbus, OH | Sports Med. Blood Flow Cuffs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,138 | $28,661 | $19,150 | $18,400 | 7 | $19,150 | $27,761 | $16,508 |
| 2024 | $274,516 | $13,883 | $14,250 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,250 | $12,808 | $17,210 |
| 2023 | $274,816 | $4,033 | $14,961 | $14,500 | 4 | $14,500 | $9,810 | $13,821 |
| 2022 | $283,756 | $13,497 | $18,215 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $11,182 | $14,440 |
| 2021 | $289,163 | $51,972 | $16,057 | $15,500 | 4 | $15,500 | $51,215 | $15,724 |
| 2020 | $257,365 | $13,861 | $12,879 | $1,200 | 1 | — | $12,682 | $14,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stellhorn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc is led by Clare E. Wood, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clare E. Wood
President
President & Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Stellhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Gegner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Stellhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Schaible
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paula Stellhhorn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebekah Stellhorn Wernsing
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clair E Wood (2020–2022) — Presidenttrustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stellhorn Foundation Inc
How much does The Stellhorn Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is The Stellhorn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,200, and its average grant was $2,629, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stellhorn Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (7 grants).
Does The Stellhorn Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Stellhorn Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Stellhorn Foundation Inc?
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc reported $283K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Stellhorn Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stellhorn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7066555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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