The Stout Family Foundation
The Stout Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $533K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Stout Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stout Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $100K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $100,000
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +166.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $533,294
- +277.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Stout Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shriners' Hospital for Children ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 158 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Stout Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1485% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 692% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $300K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Greenville, SC | To provide compassionate care & pioneering medical treatment to all children, regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status. | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $533,294 | $495,478 | $103,461 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $11,950 | $14,450 |
| 2025 | $141,297 | $328,351 | $302,505 | $300,450 | 8 | $300,450 | $5,195 | $4,371 |
| 2024 | $115,451 | $7,156 | $15,711 | $12,800 | 42 | $12,800 | $4,156 | $3,555 |
| 2023 | $124,006 | $4,031 | $9,178 | $6,310 | 47 | $6,310 | $4,031 | $5,779 |
| 2022 | $129,153 | $3,693 | $51,860 | $50,910 | 60 | $50,910 | $2,743 | $9,107 |
| 2021 | $177,320 | $3,305 | $8,225 | $7,355 | 47 | — | $2,435 | $7,438 |
| 2020 | $182,240 | $4,005 | $8,019 | $7,146 | 45 | — | $3,132 | $9,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stout Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stout Family Foundation is led by Carol R. Johnston, Sole Director & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol R. Johnston
Sole Director & Secretary
Secretary → Sole Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph D. Stout Jr. (2020–2024) — Sole Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Stout Family Foundation
How much does The Stout Family Foundation give each year?
The Stout Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $300K across 8 grants.
How large is The Stout Family Foundation?
The Stout Family Foundation reported $533K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Stout Family Foundation operate?
The Stout Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.
What is The Stout Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stout Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4527293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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