The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst is a private foundation based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It reported 15 grants totaling $61,200 in 2024.
Key facts about The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst
In short: The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst gave $61K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 54-6442874
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $4,080
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $272,109
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$272K
-7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$61K
+20.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+28.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst reported a distributable amount of $246K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst 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 $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 25% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education and childcare, arts and culture, community services, and other charitable activities. These are examples of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Among the 2024 grantees, Sam Elimu Charity says it raises funds for and makes charitable grants to the Sam Elimu Foundation in Kenya and to other educational organizations in the United States and internationally. The Children’s Center Inc says it provides affordable, high-quality education and childcare for working families throughout the Lowcountry. Coastal Discovery Museum says it communicates the cultural and environmental heritage of the Lowcountry and provides educational programming. The Generals Redoubt says it empowers Washington and Lee alumni, students, and parents to advance the university’s history, traditions, and classical liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $61,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $25,000 to Providence Presbyterian Church in Hilton Head Island for general support; $6,500 to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in Charlottesville for general support; $5,000 each to Arts Center of Coastal Carolinas in Hilton Head Island for general purposes, Hilton Head Symphony for general purposes, and Sam Elimu Charity for general support; and $4,000 to Long Cove Club Community Charitable in Hilton Head Island for general support. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Westminster Canterbury in Charlottesville, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and The Salvation Army; and $1,000 each to The Children’s Center and Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Hilton Head Island and The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 20% to Virginia, 8% to Pennsylvania, 3% to New York, and 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2020) to $61K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $61K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Presbyterian Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island, SC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Arts Center of Costal Carolinas Hilton Head Island, SC | General | $5,000 |
| Hilton Head Symphony Hilton Head Island, SC | General | $5,000 |
| Sam Elimu Charity Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Long Cove Club Community Charitable Hilton Head Island, SC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Westminister Canterbury Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Center Hilton Head Island, SC | General Support | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,109 | $70,324 | $91,740 | $61,200 |
| 2023 | $293,525 | $43,952 | $66,985 | $50,658 |
| 2022 | $315,351 | $56,929 | $66,148 | $54,440 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $272,109 | $293,525 | $315,351 |
| Revenue | $70,324 | $43,952 | $56,929 |
| Expenses | $91,740 | $66,985 | $66,148 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $62,124 | $51,414 | $54,140 |
| Distributable Amount | $245,803 | $119,769 | $81,838 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Spencer Stouffer was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst is led by Spencer Stouffer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Spencer Stouffer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 19 Mckays Point, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone: (843) 341-3678
Frequently asked questions about The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst
How much does The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst give each year?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst gave $61K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 16 grants.
What is The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's typical grant size?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,080, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst give grants?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst gives mostly in South Carolina: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head Island, SC (7 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Does The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst'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 Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's largest grantees?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's largest 2024 grantees include Providence Presbyterian Church ($25,000), Thomas Jefferson Foundation ($6,500) and Arts Center of Costal Carolinas ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst reported $272K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst fund?
The available grant information shows support for charitable organizations working in areas including education and childcare, arts and culture, community services, and other charitable activities. These are examples of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst?
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 Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's EIN?
The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6442874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst 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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