Stout Foundation Grant

The Stout Foundation Grant supports organizations aligned with the values of its founder, Mr. Stout. Grants are awarded exclusively to entities with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and focus on charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Preference is given to organizations with low overhead costs and those located in areas frequented by Foundation members. The Foundation aims to promote effective use of funds while remaining flexible in its grant-making approach.

The Charles H. Stout Foundation encourages applications for grants from organizations which were actively supported by Mr. Stout during his lifetime or that would, in the opinion of the Trustees of the Foundation, promote values treasured by its founder.
Grants of the Foundation are made to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, educational or religious purposes or for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals.

Eligibility

Grants shall be made only to organizations which have been granted federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The following will not be considered:

Applications from institutions that do not have tax-exempt status from the Federal government and applicable state government. Applications from organizations which unfairly discriminate against race, ethnic origin, sex or creed.
Applications for direct or indirect loans to individuals or organizations.
Applications that do not comply with the Foundation's stated Application and Procedure requirements.The Foundation intends to remain flexible in the granting of funds from year to year. Consequently, pledge, annual or continuing grants will be made only in unusual circumstances.