The Stillwater Foundation Inc
The Stillwater Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it reported making 15 grants totaling $320,100 to charitable organizations.
The Stillwater Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stillwater Foundation Inc gave $320K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Nevada. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,100
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,340
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,147,269
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stillwater Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 233 S Emerson St, Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (775) 233-4385
Website: https://www.thestillwaterfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stillwater Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Note-Able Music Therapy Services - McKinley Arts & Culture Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 79 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Nevada (41%), Colorado (22%), Idaho (22%), Georgia (9%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stillwater Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) 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 $30K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2020) to $320K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Note-Able Music Therapy Services - McKinley Arts & Culture Center Reno, NV | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Advocates Hailey, ID | General Support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | General Support | $40,000 |
| Capital City Circles Carson City, NV | General Support | $30,000 |
| Medshare Decatur, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Stockman Family Scholarship Fund Denver, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $20,100 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Cu Piie Program Boulder, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Cu Leeds Excel Program Denver, CO | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation Boulder, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,147,269 | $337,177 | $376,166 | $320,100 | 15 | $339,275 | $303,377 | $169,473 |
| 2023 | $3,186,258 | $194,197 | $331,661 | $280,000 | 14 | $297,066 | $162,302 | $164,831 |
| 2022 | $3,323,722 | $606,058 | $359,126 | $255,000 | 15 | $272,085 | $527,615 | $158,770 |
| 2021 | $3,076,790 | $432,518 | $322,031 | $258,000 | 15 | $275,422 | $387,944 | $179,567 |
| 2020 | $2,966,303 | $299,582 | $322,645 | $205,000 | 20 | — | $203,461 | $159,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stillwater Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose missions, as they describe them, include strengthening communities through philanthropy and leadership (Community Foundation of Northern Nevada); providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing hardship around the world (Samaritan’s Purse); and helping school food professionals provide fresh, healthy, scratch-cooked meals (Chef Ann Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $320,100. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. All itemized 2024 grants were designated for general support.
Among the largest grants were $50,000 each to Note-Able Music Therapy Services – McKinley Arts & Culture Center in Reno, Nevada, and The Advocates in Hailey, Idaho; $40,000 to Community Foundation of Northern Nevada in Reno; and $30,000 each to Capital City Circles in Carson City, Nevada, and MedShare in Decatur, Georgia. The foundation also awarded $30,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation Stockman Family Scholarship Fund in Denver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Joanne C. Stockman, Vice President/Director; Kimberly Pertel, Secretary; David Stockman, President/Director; and Scott Pertel, Director.
The Stillwater Foundation Inc is led by David Stockman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Stockman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Joanne C. Stockman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pertel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Pertel
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to David Stockman (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Stillwater Foundation Inc
How much does The Stillwater Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc gave $320K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 14 grants.
What is The Stillwater Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $21,340, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stillwater Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Stillwater Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc's top state is Nevada, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Idaho (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (4 grants), Hailey, ID (2 grants), Denver, CO (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does The Stillwater Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stillwater Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stillwater Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Note-Able Music Therapy Services - McKinley Arts & Culture Center ($50,000), The Advocates ($50,000) and Community Foundation of Northern Nevada ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stillwater Foundation Inc?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stillwater Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stillwater Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Stillwater Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stillwater Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3790741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stillwater Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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