Var Stilla is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $136K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
-95.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$136K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$45K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Var Stilla reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Var Stilla
Based on IRS filings
Var Stilla is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $136K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,848 | $99,998 | $18,497 |
| Revenue | $86,200 | $115,670 | $113,000 |
| Expenses | $188,473 | $23,749 | $74,586 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $172,279 | $23,749 | $74,586 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,450 | $330 | $527 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Refreshed Soul ($67,500), Bellingham Christian School ($50,000), Love Inc ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REFRESHED SOUL BURLINGTON, WA | TO SUPPORT PASTOR RETREATS | $67,500 |
| LOVE INC JENISON, MI | TO MOBILIZE LOCAL CHURCHES | $18,000 |
| BELLINGHAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WA | TO HELP BUILD THE SCHOOL | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC HEILBORN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMY HEILBORN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Var Stilla?
Var Stilla is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Var Stilla?
As of 2024, Var Stilla holds $5K in total assets with $86K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $136K in 2024.
Where does Var Stilla operate?
Var Stilla has awarded grants in Michigan, Washington.
What size grants does Var Stilla award?
In 2024, Var Stilla awarded 3 grants totaling $136K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Var Stilla required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Var Stilla reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Var Stilla's EIN?
Var Stilla's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4387025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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