The Stolper Family Foundation
The Stolper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants for charitable purposes to organizations including a church, educational institutions, a food bank, an animal-welfare organization, and other nonprofits.
The Stolper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stolper Family Foundation gave $115K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,403
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,404
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,007
- Total assets
- $948,993
- -6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (23 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stolper Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing states that applications and materials are directed to the foundation exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It also states that the foundation will not engage in activity that would prevent it from obtaining exemption under Section 501(a).
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: The Stolper Family Foundation
Mailing address: 6317 Antigo Lane, Austin, TX 78739
Phone: (512) 551-2203
Email: cnstopler@nassaucp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stolper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Christian Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 58% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (13%), New York (6%), Connecticut (6%), and South Carolina (5%). The largest listed Texas grants went to Austin Christian Church and St. George’s Episcopal School.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stolper Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 48 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $520 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). 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 $84K (2020) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Christian Church Austin, TX | To Further Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Hope Worldwide Framingham, MA | To Further Charitable Purposes | $11,000 |
| St Georges Episcopal School Austin, TX | To Further Charitable Purposes | $10,531 |
| Weseleyn Univ Middletown, CT | To Further Charitable Purposes | $5,261 |
| Austin Pets Alive - Dogs and Cats Austin, TX | To Further Charitable Purposes | $5,259 |
| Tithely Assend Mission Nashville, TN | To Further Charitalbe Purposes | $5,113 |
| Austin Mustard Seed Austin, TX | To Further Charitable Purposes | $5,055 |
| Central Texas Foodbank Austin, TX | To Further Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | To Further Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Huntington Theatre Company Nuntington, NY | To Further Chariable Purposes | $2,070 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $948,993 | $60,120 | $126,397 | $115,403 | 48 | $115,403 | $60,120 |
| 2023 | $1,015,270 | $30,493 | $125,413 | $114,976 | 49 | $114,976 | $30,588 |
| 2022 | $1,110,190 | $70,269 | $102,111 | $89,892 | 49 | $89,892 | $70,889 |
| 2021 | $1,142,032 | $241,246 | $124,907 | $108,747 | 46 | $108,747 | $310,747 |
| 2020 | $1,025,693 | $57,101 | $92,462 | $83,649 | 55 | — | $57,101 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings describe grant purposes as furthering charitable purposes; they do not state a separate mission. The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities: Hope Worldwide says it partners with neighbors in need, equips volunteers, responds to disasters, and strengthens communities. St. George’s Episcopal School describes its mission as providing quality education within the Judeo-Christian tradition. Other recipients describe work in higher education, public knowledge and educational content, Parkinson’s-related speech and swallowing support, theatre and arts education, STEM education for girls, and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $115,403. Grants ranged from $17 to $30,000, with a median of $1,006. Its largest grants included $30,000 to Austin Christian Church, $11,000 to Hope Worldwide, $10,531 to St. George’s Episcopal School, $5,261 to Wesleyan University, and $5,259 to Austin Pets Alive.
The foundation also listed Austin Christian Church, Central Texas Food Bank, and Hope Worldwide among its direct charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles D. Stolper as President & Treasurer and Trustee; Christina T. Stolper as Vice President & Secretary; Christina Stolper as Trustee; and Victoria C. Stolper as Trustee.
The Stolper Family Foundation is led by Charles D. Stolper, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles D. Stolper
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina T. Stolper
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria C. Stolper
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Stolper Family Foundation
How much does The Stolper Family Foundation give each year?
The Stolper Family Foundation gave $115K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 49 grants.
What is The Stolper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stolper Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,007, and its average grant was $2,404, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stolper Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Stolper Family Foundation give grants?
The Stolper Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (18 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Who are The Stolper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stolper Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Christian Church ($30,000), Hope Worldwide ($11,000) and St Georges Episcopal School ($10,531), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stolper Family Foundation?
The Stolper Family Foundation reported $949K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What does The Stolper Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings describe grant purposes as furthering charitable purposes; they do not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stolper Family Foundation?
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 Stolper Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stolper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3507245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stolper Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Stolper Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stolper-family-foundation-morg_292dce63594e43069e80f867df14b5de
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