The Stuart Foundation Inc
The Stuart Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 28 grants totaling $73,000.
The Stuart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stuart Foundation Inc gave $73K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,607
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,538,340
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stuart Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 170 Mason Street Suite 1, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 200-2120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stuart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown University ($12K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in Massachusetts (34%), New York (26%), Rhode Island (17%), Louisiana (15%), and Missouri (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stuart Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $74K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Purpose | $12,250 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Little Red School House New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,150 |
| Morse Institute Library Natick, MA | General Purpose | $6,350 |
| Natick Historical Society Natick, MA | General Purpose | $5,250 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Boston, MA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| The Rivers School Weston, MA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Art Production Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $3,600 |
| Friends of Morse Institute Library Natick, MA | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,538,340 | $179,597 | $103,780 | $73,000 | 28 | $76,554 | $160,680 | $86,748 |
| 2024 | $1,462,523 | $301,901 | $101,065 | $73,000 | 29 | $79,400 | $282,622 | $77,869 |
| 2023 | $1,261,650 | $86,312 | $85,242 | $69,000 | 31 | $69,000 | $71,758 | $73,099 |
| 2022 | $1,216,061 | $110,275 | $100,474 | $74,000 | 32 | $74,000 | $88,488 | $74,431 |
| 2021 | $1,206,260 | $183,911 | $85,866 | $70,000 | 26 | $70,000 | $183,911 | $50,639 |
| 2020 | $1,102,814 | $-126,454 | $85,144 | $70,500 | 27 | — | $33,732 | $65,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stuart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, arts, community-service, conservation, library, and medical organizations. For example, Little Red School House describes its mission as teaching children to be independent thinkers who work together to solve complex problems. Art Production Fund describes its work as commissioning and producing public art projects, while A Place To Turn says it provides families in need with food, clothing, and household items.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $73,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,250, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $12,250 to Brown University, $11,000 to Tulane University, and $10,150 to Little Red School House. Other notable awards included $6,350 to Morse Institute Library, $5,250 to Natick Historical Society, and $5,000 to Washington University. The listed grant purposes were “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M Stuart Jr as chairman, John E Stuart as president, and Mary E Stuart as vice president.
The Stuart Foundation Inc is led by John E. Stuart, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John E. Stuart
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Stuart Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary E. Stuart
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Stuart Foundation Inc
How much does The Stuart Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stuart Foundation Inc gave $73K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 29 grants.
What is The Stuart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stuart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,607, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stuart Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Stuart Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stuart Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Rhode Island (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Natick, MA (6 grants), Dover, MA (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Stuart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Stuart Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stuart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stuart Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brown University ($12,250), Tulane University ($11,000) and Little Red School House ($10,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stuart Foundation Inc?
The Stuart Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (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 Stuart Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, arts, community-service, conservation, library, and medical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stuart Foundation Inc?
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 Stuart Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stuart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6066191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stuart Foundation Inc 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.
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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Stuart Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stuart-foundation-inc-morg_e754acfcaf4b495a9935c41e181f9ff4
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