Wicomico Valley Foundation of
Wicomico Valley Foundation of is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bryantown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $348K.
Wicomico Valley Foundation of at a glance
In short: Wicomico Valley Foundation of gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,800
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,533
- -59.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $11,555,887
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wicomico Valley Foundation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charles Regional Medical ($5K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wicomico Valley Foundation of gives
- Giving grew 1724% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Regional Medical La Plata, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Hurricane Relief Raleigh, NC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Amish Church Medical Assistance Charlotte Hall, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| Charles County 4-H Volunt La Plata, MD | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Mary's County 4-H Volunteers Leonardtown, MD | Donation | $2,500 |
| Smile Foundation Stafford, TX | Donation | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Bismarck, ND | Donation | $200 |
| PG County Farm Bureau Brandywine, MD | Donation | $100 |
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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 | $11,555,887 | $449,406 | $262,584 | $22,800 | 9 | $106,178 | $347,891 | $387,887 |
| 2023 | $11,368,090 | $2,559,761 | $211,531 | $24,750 | 4 | $144,685 | $86,427 | $183,597 |
| 2022 | $9,019,860 | $224,306 | $224,780 | $15,100 | 4 | $118,580 | $73,191 | $136,293 |
| 2021 | $9,020,334 | $4,078,376 | $195,008 | $1,250 | 1 | $141,153 | $310,876 | $123,842 |
| 2020 | $5,136,966 | $132,676 | $182,997 | $15,000 | 5 | — | $38,770 | $54,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wicomico Valley Foundation of reported a distributable amount of $388K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wicomico Valley Foundation of is led by Robert Stahl II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Stahl II
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Runde Dvm
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Bowling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Reeves
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Heinze
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Hooper
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Wetherald (2020–2021) — Director
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 Wicomico Valley Foundation of
How much does Wicomico Valley Foundation of give each year?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of gave $23K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
What is Wicomico Valley Foundation of's typical grant size?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,533, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wicomico Valley Foundation of give grants?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of gives mostly in Maryland: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Plata, MD (2 grants).
Does Wicomico Valley Foundation of give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Wicomico Valley Foundation of's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Wicomico Valley Foundation of's largest grantees?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of's largest 2024 grantees include Charles Regional Medical ($5,000), North Carolina Hurricane Relief ($5,000) and Amish Church Medical Assistance ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wicomico Valley Foundation of?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $388K (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 is Wicomico Valley Foundation of?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bryantown, MD. It holds $11.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wicomico Valley Foundation of's EIN?
Wicomico Valley Foundation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3679022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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