Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation
The Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $21,650
- -1.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,968
- -19.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because its 2021 filing is marked final and records its dissolution, this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8531 Flying B Way 3408, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Phone: (720) 470-9503
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Heritage Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Washington, DC (33%), Virginia (28%), Colorado (18%), New Jersey (17%), and Iowa (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $22K (2020). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $6,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $5,000 |
| Urban Promise Camden, NJ | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $3,600 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $1,726 |
| Army Emergency Relief Arlington, VA | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $1,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $1,000 |
| Colorado Gives Arvada, CO | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $714 |
| USO Washington, DC | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $710 |
| Salvation Army Denver, CO | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $700 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities. | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $51,115 | $32,644 | $21,650 | 11 | $21,650 | $43,681 | $19,773 |
| 2020 | $186,045 | $12,787 | $24,611 | $22,036 | 9 | — | $10,888 | $16,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including government and civic participation, hunger relief, assistance to soldiers and their families, and emergency services.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media; Community Food Share says it works to eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield counties; Army Emergency Relief says it provides financial assistance, scholarships, and support to soldiers, retired soldiers, and their families; and Denver Rescue Mission says it meets people’s physical and spiritual needs with the goal of helping them return to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $21,650. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2021 grants included $6,000 to the Heritage Foundation, $5,000 to Leadership Institute, $3,600 to Urban Promise, and $1,726 to Community Food Share. Other listed recipients included Army Emergency Relief ($1,000), Iowa State University Foundation ($1,000), Colorado Gives ($714), USO ($710), Salvation Army ($700), Denver Rescue Mission ($700), and No Kid Hungry ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wain Stowe was listed as president on the 2021 filing.
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation is led by Wain Stowe, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wain Stowe
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation
How much does Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation give each year?
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation gave $22K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,968, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation give grants?
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (28%) and Colorado (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assitance for Programs That Benefit People and Communities." (11 grants).
Who are Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Heritage Foundation ($6,000), Leadership Institute ($5,000) and Urban Promise ($3,600), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations working in areas including government and civic participation, hunger relief, assistance to soldiers and their families, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's EIN?
Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2195625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Wain & Hildegard Stowe Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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