The Stillwell Family Foundation
The Stillwell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $221K.
The Stillwell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stillwell Family Foundation gave $30K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +185.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +58.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,570,130
- +167.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% 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 Stillwell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TSC Alliance ($5K). Together the top 9 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Stillwell Family Foundation gives
- 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TSC Alliance Silver Spring, MD | Fulfillment of Mission | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Fulfillment of Mission | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Fulfillment of Mission | $5,000 |
| Hearing Loss Assoc America Rockville, MD | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
| Habitat For Humanity Silver Spring, MD | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
| Unicef USA New York, NY | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
| MD Federation of Art Annapolis, MD | Fulfillment of Mission | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,570,130 | $1,133,198 | $31,837 | $30,000 | 9 | $1,109,938 | $220,586 | $50,839 |
| 2023 | $586,053 | $315,900 | $13,966 | $10,500 | 5 | $585,946 | — | — |
| 2022 | $204,646 | $141,325 | — | $200,232 | 1 | $205,692 | $771 | $10,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stillwell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stillwell Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexa K Stillwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Eric M Stillwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kate Stillwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Bruce A Stillwell
Presidentsecretarydirector
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Stillwell Family Foundation
How much does The Stillwell Family Foundation give each year?
The Stillwell Family Foundation gave $30K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is The Stillwell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stillwell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stillwell Family Foundation give grants?
The Stillwell Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Silver Spring, MD (2 grants) and Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does The Stillwell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Stillwell Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fulfillment of Mission" (9 grants).
Who are The Stillwell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stillwell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include TSC Alliance ($5,000), Feeding America ($5,000) and World Wildlife Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stillwell Family Foundation?
The Stillwell Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Stillwell Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stillwell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4529930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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