The Stobart Foundation
The Stobart Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships and art-related awards.
The Stobart Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stobart Foundation gave $47K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,351
- +465.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +433.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,959
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,692,355
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Stobart Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing describes an online application for fellowship grants and lists the required materials above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists June 30 and December for a second installment of grants. These dates were part of the filing’s application instructions and have passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists June 30 and December for a second installment of grants.
- Contact
Application contact: Grants From Stobart Foundation
Mailing address: 242 Causeway Street, Medfield, MA 02052
Phone: (617) 320-5904
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stobart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was D Solis ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $45K.
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
The 2024 filing reports grant-dollar shares of 21% to Nevada, 20% to Maine, 18% to an unidentified state, 14% to Massachusetts, and 11% to New Jersey. Listed recipients also include locations in Connecticut and Puerto Rico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stobart Foundation gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| L Stanley Ellsworth, ME | Scholarship Grant | $8,425 |
| C Dews | Scholarship Grant | $8,326 |
| D Solis Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| D Solis Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| D Buitrago Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| D Buitrago Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| E Navarro San Juan, PR | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| E Navarro San Juan, PR | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| T LaPine Medfield, MA | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| Bristol Community College Foundati on Inc Fall River, MA | The Stobart Art Awards 2024 Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,692,355 | $150,722 | $220,272 | $47,351 | 16 | $167,974 | $52,529 | $166,221 |
| 2023 | $2,761,905 | $2,747,562 | $213,666 | $8,375 | 3 | $113,669 | $46,812 | $135,347 |
| 2022 | $367,509 | $46,720 | $132,903 | $27,539 | 8 | $27,539 | $9,872 | $20,548 |
| 2021 | $460,219 | $112,889 | $88,157 | $24,831 | 5 | $24,831 | $49,399 | $21,722 |
| 2020 | $504,545 | $7,509 | $33,432 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $9,683 | $24,983 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stobart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $166K 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 include scholarship grants, the Stobart Art Awards 2024 Fund, and a Stobart Foundation Award Fund.
Among the organizations it supported, the National Maritime Historical Society describes its mission as preserving maritime history, promoting the heritage community, and sharing the adventure of seafaring. Newburyport Art Association describes its mission as promoting and exhibiting members’ work and providing art education and access to visual arts for the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $47,351. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $8,425, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants included $8,425 to L Stanley for a scholarship grant and $8,326 to C Dews for a scholarship grant. Other grants included $5,000 to D Solis for a scholarship grant, $2,500 to D Buitrago for a scholarship grant, and $1,500 to Bristol Community College Foundation Inc. for the Stobart Art Awards 2024 Fund. The National Maritime Historical Society and Newburyport Art Association each received $1,000.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It directs fellowship applicants to apply online and provide artwork samples and a description of how funds would be used, including for supplies, travel, or lodging. Awards are subject to the criteria stated in the application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anne M Fletcher is listed as president, secretary, treasurer, and trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Stobart Foundation is led by Anne M Fletcher, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne M Fletcher
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → President, Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2023) → $48K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Stobart (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $48K, to Anne M Fletcher (Pres, Sec, Treas, Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Stobart Foundation
How much does The Stobart Foundation give each year?
The Stobart Foundation gave $47K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is The Stobart Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stobart Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,959, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stobart Foundation give grants?
The Stobart Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (20%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants), Jersey City, NJ (2 grants), San Juan, PR (2 grants) and Medfield, MA (2 grants).
Does The Stobart Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Stobart Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (10 grants).
Who are The Stobart Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stobart Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include D Solis ($10,000 across 2 grants), L Stanley ($8,425) and C Dews ($8,326), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stobart Foundation?
The Stobart Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stobart Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarship grants, the Stobart Art Awards 2024 Fund, and a Stobart Foundation Award Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stobart Foundation?
The 2024 filing describes an online application for fellowship grants and lists the required materials above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stobart Foundation's EIN?
The Stobart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3033170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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