William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $517K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $14K.
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $16,000
- -16.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,200
- +17.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $517,064
- +9.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Boys & Girls Club Rockford ($5K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 66% 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $47K (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Rockford Rockford, IL | Empower Youth to Excel in School | $5,000 |
| Northwoods Blizzard Blast Conover, WI | Connect Our Communities | $5,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission Rockford, IL | Feed the Homeless & Hungry | $2,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Machesney Park, IL | Support People with Down Syndrome | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Rockford, IL | Support Community | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $517,064 | $62,041 | $19,114 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,000 | $13,759 | $24,348 |
| 2022 | $474,137 | $73,584 | $20,829 | $19,120 | 7 | $19,120 | $58,875 | $20,504 |
| 2021 | $421,382 | $94,576 | $25,335 | $23,800 | 3 | $23,800 | $31,041 | $21,390 |
| 2020 | $352,141 | $77,198 | $47,874 | $47,050 | 4 | — | $13,052 | $18,538 |
| 2019 | $322,817 | $131,983 | $28,216 | $27,300 | 2 | — | $19,067 | $17,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation is led by W. Stephen Minore, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
W. Stephen Minore
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura Minore
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation
How much does William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation give each year?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation gave $16K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $19K across 7 grants.
What is William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,200, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation give grants?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (3 grants).
Does William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Boys & Girls Club Rockford ($5,000), Northwoods Blizzard Blast ($5,000) and Rockford Rescue Mission ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $517K in total assets as of 2023.
What is William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's EIN?
William Stephen (Stevie) Minore Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2679530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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