The Stemler Family Foundation
The Stemler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $497K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Stemler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stemler Family Foundation gave $497K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $496,986
- +1887.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $124,247
- +5366.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $163,995
- Primary geography
- California (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 Stemler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 29 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stemler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2385% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 (2020) to $497K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $496,986 |
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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 | — | $384,985 | $500,543 | $496,986 | 4 | $496,986 | $19,160 | $6,995 |
| 2023 | $129,026 | $6,121 | $25,632 | $25,000 | 11 | $25,000 | $5,489 | $6,903 |
| 2022 | $138,228 | $8,812 | $25,289 | $20,000 | 12 | $20,000 | $3,523 | $7,929 |
| 2021 | $180,177 | $14,668 | $23,718 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $10,950 | $9,098 |
| 2020 | $169,650 | $1,995 | $17,798 | $15,000 | 1 | — | — | $7,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stemler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stemler Family Foundation is led by Marguerite Stemler, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marguerite Stemler
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul P. Stemler
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Stemler
Secretary
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 Stemler Family Foundation
How much does The Stemler Family Foundation give each year?
The Stemler Family Foundation gave $497K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 11 grants.
What is The Stemler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stemler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $163,995, and its average grant was $124,247, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stemler Family Foundation give grants?
The Stemler Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Stemler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Stemler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Fund" (3 grants).
How much is The Stemler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Stemler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stemler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stemler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0885459. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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