The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Nebo, North Carolina. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $12,281 to charitable organizations.
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation gave $12K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $818.733), mostly in North Carolina. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,281
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $819
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $235,628
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 159 Big Tree Way, Nebo, NC 28761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 16% to Maryland, 4% each to Virginia, Connecticut, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $862; repeat grants $781. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mann Food Bank Asheville, NC | Charitable | $2,031 |
| JH Greenberger Cancer CNTRE Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| UNC Lineberger Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bcan Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy Morganton, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Burke Cty 4H Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| McDowell Cty 4H Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| Nourish Bridgeport Inc Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,628 | $10,981 | $16,234 | $12,281 | 15 | $16,234 | $8,630 | — |
| 2024 | $241,014 | $21,396 | $14,956 | $11,250 | 15 | $14,956 | $13,896 | — |
| 2023 | $233,074 | $15,343 | $17,187 | $13,691 | 18 | $17,187 | $5,343 | $10,502 |
| 2022 | $244,634 | $263,361 | $18,727 | $13,088 | 20 | $18,727 | $5,361 | $10,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes humanitarian aid, food-centered community services, cancer-related organizations, conservation, children’s programs, and national parks. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Nourish Bridgeport describes its mission as bringing hope through food-centered, volunteer-powered community services. The National Park Foundation describes its role as supporting the protection, preservation, and restoration of America’s national parks.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $12,281. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median of $500. Larger grants included $2,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $2,031 to Mann Food Bank, and $1,000 each to JH Greenberger Cancer Centre, UNC Lineberger, BCAN, and Foothills Conservancy. Other listed recipients included the Nature Conservancy ($500), Burke County 4-H ($500), McDowell County 4-H ($500), Nourish Bridgeport ($500), RepsRyan ($500), and South Mountain Children’s Home ($500). The National Park Foundation also received $250 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Valerie Stafstrom was listed as president and secretary on the 2025 filing.
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation is led by Valerie Stafstrom, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Stafstrom
President & Secretary
Vice President & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Stafstrom (2022–2024) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation
How much does The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation give each year?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation gave $12K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 15 grants.
What is The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $819, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation that year got $862 on average.
Where does The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation give grants?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morganton, NC (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's largest grantees?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($2,500), Mann Food Bank ($2,031) and JH Greenberger Cancer CNTRE ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation reported $236K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What does The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes humanitarian aid, food-centered community services, cancer-related organizations, conservation, children’s programs, and national parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's EIN?
The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3794644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Steven & Valerie Stafstrom Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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