Tigger Stavola Foundation
The Tigger Stavola Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, New Jersey. Its stated mission is to fight addiction, spread awareness, and save lives through drug prevention and education, with programs serving students and school communities across New Jersey.
Tigger Stavola Foundation at a glance
In short: Tigger Stavola Foundation gave $41K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,000
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,242
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $956,784
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tigger Stavola 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 93 Shrewsbury Avenue 7, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: (732) 677-1022
Website: https://tiggerstavolafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tigger Stavola Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High Sch ($6K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New Jersey. The foundation’s Partner School Program operates across New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tigger Stavola Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 4679% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 (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 $858 (2021) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High Sch Rumson, NJ | $1,000 and $5,000 Scholarships Paid Directly to Students | $6,000 |
| Brick Township Public Schools Brick, NJ | Two $1,000 Scholarships Paid Directly to Students | $2,000 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,000 |
| Jackson Township School District Jackson Township, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Lacey Township High School Lanoka Harbor, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Lakewood High School Lakewood, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Middletown Township Public School D Leonardo, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Ranney School Tinton Falls, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Allentown High School Allentown, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
| Wall Township High School Wall Township, NJ | $1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $956,784 | $957,845 | $1,030,942 | $41,000 | 33 | $41,000 | $18,130 | $43,055 |
| 2023 | $1,037,262 | $1,204,130 | $865,316 | $22,895 | 20 | $22,895 | $9,573 | $31,905 |
| 2022 | $683,174 | $885,454 | $548,000 | $22,873 | 6 | $22,873 | $303 | $20,520 |
| 2021 | $200,526 | $145,945 | $322,839 | $858 | 2 | — | — | $12,819 |
| 2020 | $377,420 | $525,962 | $500,804 | $20,279 | 8 | — | — | $19,212 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tigger Stavola Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 mission is to fight addiction, spread awareness, and save lives through drug prevention and education. Its Partner School Program offers free programming that includes vetted motivational speakers, materials for students and families, and a mobile engagement program with educational videos and quizzes. The foundation also describes a senior scholarship program; its website presents scholarships among the opportunities it offers through its school program.
In 2024, the foundation’s listed grants included scholarships paid directly to students through schools and school districts. One recipient, Ranney School, describes its mission as helping students mature with character, confidence, and courage and become future leaders with intelligence, ability, social conscience, and character.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $41,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. Listed grants included $6,000 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships paid directly to students; $2,000 each to Brick Township Public Schools, an individual recipient High School, and Freehold Township School District for scholarships paid directly to students; and $1,000 to Ranney School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Richard J. Stavola as President/Treasurer, Lisa Stavola as Secretary, and Linda Cherko as Trustee. The foundation’s website identifies Lisa Stavola as its founder and says she determines strategic direction and oversees its initiatives and team.
Tigger Stavola Foundation is led by Richard J. Stavola, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard J. Stavola
President & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Trustee → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cherko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Lisa Stavola
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2022
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $18K, to Linda Cherko (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tigger Stavola Foundation
How much does Tigger Stavola Foundation give each year?
Tigger Stavola Foundation gave $41K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 20 grants.
What is Tigger Stavola Foundation's typical grant size?
Tigger Stavola Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,242, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tigger Stavola Foundation give grants?
Tigger Stavola Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Tigger Stavola Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Tigger Stavola Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "$1,000 Scholarship Paid Directly to Student" (29 grants) and "Two $1,000 Scholarships Paid Directly to Students" (3 grants).
Who are Tigger Stavola Foundation's largest grantees?
Tigger Stavola Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High Sch ($6,000), Brick Township Public Schools ($2,000) and Jackson Township School District ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tigger Stavola Foundation?
Tigger Stavola Foundation reported $957K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 Tigger Stavola Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to fight addiction, spread awareness, and save lives through drug prevention and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tigger Stavola 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 Tigger Stavola Foundation's EIN?
Tigger Stavola Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4331523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tigger Stavola Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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