Stacy Foundation Grant

Stacy Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Festus And Helen Stacy Foundation Inc
Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Summary

The Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations worldwide, especially those focusing on evangelism, leadership development, holistic ministries, and media outreach. Established in 1980, the foundation aims to support projects that address the needs of the marginalized and promote generous giving. Grants are typically awarded for specific initiatives in South Florida, nationally, and internationally, particularly in emerging nations. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) to be eligible.

Overview

NOTE:  Grant applications can be submitted at any time during the year. Our Story Established in 1980, The Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation was formed through two special people with a heart for the Gospel and blessing the lives of others. The Stacy’s legacy has been passed down through their family who now hold this commitment which is dear to them personally. The Stacy Foundation was funded by the APenn and Penn Champ oil and manufacturing companies. Festus Stacy founded these entities in Butler, Pennsylvania during 1932. He led as President/CEO over these corporations until he sold them in 1962. What We Support Our grants typically target ministries working in the areas of: Evangelism/Church Planting: Engage in community & event outreaches. Plant churches primarily in emerging nations.Leadership Development:Train & equip upper lever leaders.Develop indigenous leadership.Holistic Ministries: Assist the poor, marginalized, and oppressed by serving both their physical & spiritual needs. People served: Imprisoned, enslaved, orphaned, widowed, homeless, handicapped, etc. Media & Technology: Engaging culture through forms of traditional and emerging Christian media.Stewardship: Support organizations that serve, encourage & equip individuals on their journey to more generous & effective giving.Children & Youth: Focus on children & youth, while also supporting individuals of all ages, gender & race. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Non-profit organizations around the world have come to know The Stacy Foundation for its ability to partner and make a difference. The Foundation categorizes its geographical investment as follows: South Florida (with an emphasis on Broward County) National (with national impact) International (primarily in emerging nations)Grants are preferably made for specific projects and only to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Please keep in mind that we generally do not support the following projects or organizations:Organization where the Stacy Foundation staff or Board does not have a prior personal knowledge or relationship with you, or has not asked you to fill out an application, please do not apply. National organizations that do not impact the USA as a whole Church operating budgets Scholarships Individuals