The Stiver Foundation
The Stiver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fairview, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $486K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Stiver Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stiver Foundation gave $37K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,625
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $485,700
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% 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 Stiver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU ($10K). Together the top 8 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stiver Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU New York, NY | Charity Assistance | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Asheville, NC | Charity Assistance | $7,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA Claryville, NY | Charity Assistance | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio Asheville, NC | Charity Assistance | $5,000 |
| Tibetan Buddhist Learning Ctr Washington, NJ | Charity Assistance | $3,000 |
| Mountain City Public Montessori Asheville, NC | Charity Assistance | $3,000 |
| Food for Fairview Inc Fairview, NC | Charity Assistance | $2,000 |
| Tenants Together San Francisco, CA | Charity Assistance | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $485,700 | $9,917 | $48,710 | $37,000 | 8 | $37,000 | $10,354 | $36,459 |
| 2024 | $524,131 | $11,883 | $52,089 | $40,000 | 7 | $40,000 | $14,088 | $32,698 |
| 2023 | $561,693 | $14,554 | $32,826 | $20,000 | 5 | $20,000 | $14,545 | $29,760 |
| 2022 | $600,365 | $6,468 | $50,814 | $40,000 | 5 | $40,000 | $66,521 | $32,133 |
| 2021 | $582,124 | $11,414 | $50,919 | $40,000 | 9 | — | $25,598 | $34,473 |
| 2020 | $607,443 | $10,748 | $45,825 | $36,800 | 6 | — | $32,047 | $32,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stiver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stiver Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
FRED L RUSH Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna-Leigh Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Statton Rush
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Rush Bell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Stiver Foundation
How much does The Stiver Foundation give each year?
The Stiver Foundation gave $37K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 7 grants.
What is The Stiver Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stiver Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stiver Foundation give grants?
The Stiver Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (41%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (3 grants).
Does The Stiver Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Stiver Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity Assistance" (8 grants).
Who are The Stiver Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stiver Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU ($10,000), Planned Parenthood ($7,000) and Frost Valley YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stiver Foundation?
The Stiver Foundation reported $486K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Stiver Foundation's EIN?
The Stiver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6076808. 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 August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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