The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chatham, New Jersey. Started in 2008, it supports charitable organizations—particularly smaller organizations in Northern New Jersey and New York City—with the aim of spreading joy and happiness.
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc gave $108K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,004
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,086
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $104,956
- -49.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (13 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation asks organizations to provide information about their organization and goals, explain how they bring joy and happiness to the community, and briefly describe how a grant would help. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Sweetie Pig Foundation
Mailing address: 29 Rolling Hill Dr, Chatham, NJ 07928
Phone: (973) 443-0039
Email: tspf@sweetiepig.org
Website: https://www.sweetiepig.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Student Partner Alliance ($24K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes a focus on smaller charitable organizations based in Northern New Jersey and New York City. In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 30% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were California (9%), Pennsylvania (1%), and New Hampshire (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 35 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $94K (2021) to $138K (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Partner Alliance Summit, NJ | General Support | $24,100 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Morris County Morristown, NJ | General Support | $10,187 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | General Support | $7,805 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs Morristown, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Morristown, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Support | $2,600 |
| Room to Grow New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $104,956 | $-2,213 | $117,631 | $108,004 | 35 | $117,631 | $55,849 | $8,090 |
| 2023 | $207,307 | $201,763 | $146,916 | $138,092 | 34 | $146,916 | $66 | $6,479 |
| 2022 | $155,323 | $152,829 | $133,051 | $119,704 | 34 | $133,051 | $26 | $4,538 |
| 2021 | $146,041 | $180,016 | $102,797 | $94,059 | 31 | $102,797 | $16 | $1,659 |
| 2020 | $61,113 | $95,978 | $117,473 | $108,525 | 37 | — | $18,092 | $2,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to “spread joy and happiness by giving people the resources they need to transform their lives.” Its website describes supporting charities that share that goal.
Examples of grantees’ work include Student Partner Alliance, which supports New Jersey inner-city students with tuition assistance and mentoring; Literacy Volunteers of Morris County, which provides adults with literacy and English instruction; and Cornerstone Family Programs, which works to strengthen communities. The foundation’s listed grants also include support for health care, reproductive health, and children’s development organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $108,004. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $24,100, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ann W. Stachenfeld as president, Bruce M. Stachenfeld as vice president, and Kimberly Stachenfeld and Bethany Stachenfeld as directors.
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc is led by Ann W. Stachenfeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann W. Stachenfeld
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Stachenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Stachenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce M. Stachenfeld
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tharita Seale (2020) — Secretary
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 Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc
How much does The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc gave $108K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 34 grants.
What is The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,086, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (30%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Chatham, NJ (3 grants) and Cape May, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Student Partner Alliance ($24,100), PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($20,000) and Literacy Volunteers of Morris County ($10,187), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to “spread joy and happiness by giving people the resources they need to transform their lives.” Its website describes supporting charities that share that goal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc?
The foundation asks organizations to provide information about their organization and goals, explain how they bring joy and happiness to the community, and briefly describe how a grant would help. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sweetie Pig Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2755620. 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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