The Stillwagon Family Foundation
The Stillwagon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $315K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Stillwagon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stillwagon Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,540
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,220
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $314,867
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% 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 Stillwagon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mahoning Valley Historical Society ($5K). Together the top 7 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (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 Stillwagon Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $12K (2020) to $17K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning Valley Historical Society Youngstown, OH | For Operations | $5,180 |
| York Symphony Orchestra York, PA | For Operations | $4,903 |
| Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | For Operations | $2,280 |
| Fremont Street Nursery Winchester, VA | For Operations | $1,000 |
| Henry & William Evans Home for Children Winchester, VA | For Operations | $1,000 |
| Highland Food Pantry Winchester, VA | For Operations | $712 |
| Kent Historical Society Kent, OH | For Operations | $465 |
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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 | $314,867 | $6,455 | $23,037 | $15,540 | 7 | $17,435 | $10,150 | $18,173 |
| 2024 | $331,449 | $7,361 | $22,823 | $14,592 | 8 | $16,387 | $5,349 | $17,225 |
| 2023 | $346,911 | $8,644 | $23,054 | $16,941 | 8 | $18,801 | $12,471 | $16,452 |
| 2022 | $361,321 | $14,464 | $22,930 | $16,725 | 8 | $18,425 | $12,810 | $18,642 |
| 2021 | $369,787 | $75,827 | $20,638 | $14,961 | 7 | — | $72,120 | $18,344 |
| 2020 | $314,598 | $20,252 | $20,261 | $12,489 | 8 | — | $14,536 | $16,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stillwagon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stillwagon Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Stillwagon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Carstensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul K. Stillwagon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Stillwagon Family Foundation
How much does The Stillwagon Family Foundation give each year?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is The Stillwagon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,220, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stillwagon Family Foundation give grants?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (32%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, VA (3 grants).
Does The Stillwagon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Stillwagon Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations" (7 grants).
Who are The Stillwagon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mahoning Valley Historical Society ($5,180), York Symphony Orchestra ($4,903) and Lake Erie College ($2,280), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stillwagon Family Foundation?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation reported $315K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Stillwagon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stillwagon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1784044. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Stillwagon Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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