The Stirling Foundation is a private foundation headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, established in 2018. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity with a staff of 15 employees and maintains an international presence across multiple countries including Argentina, Armenia, and Colombia. The foundation works with governments, organizations, and individuals to address challenges facing families, communities, and nations by providing resources, collaboration, and expertise to expand partners' impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+13.1% YoY
Grant Count
26
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$101K
+4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Stirling Foundation works with trusted partners in several countries and regions to overcome challenges facing families, communities, and nations by providing partners with what they need to do more good, for more people.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Humanitarian and development work
- Disaster preparedness and relief
- Support for religious organizations and churches
Specific Program Areas:
- Concussion relief project providing medical equipment to hospitals in Ukraine
- Africa humanitarian aid and international development, engaging advisors and professionals on civil society issues in Eastern Africa
- School infrastructure projects, including renovation of a primary school in Ghana and construction of dormitories for a school in Rwanda (capacity for 200 students)
- Humanitarian relief and development work in Sudan
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $1,000 to $1,306,749.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in:
- Utah (primary focus)
- Sudan
- Rwanda
- Ghana
- Ukraine
- Iraq (Kurdistan Region)
- Eastern Africa
The foundation maintains operational presence in Argentina, Armenia, and Colombia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,242,334
- Total Revenue: $6,618,946
- Total Expenses: $6,496,923
- Total Giving: $2,632,110
Historical Context: The foundation has experienced significant growth, with revenue increasing substantially over recent years. As of 2022, the organization had generated $4.3 million in total revenue.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since July 2020. EIN: 83-0616659. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under NTEE code P20 (Human Service Organizations).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,242,334 | $1,141,001 | $2,002,294 |
| Revenue | $6,618,946 | $5,156,473 | $4,323,067 |
| Expenses | $6,496,923 | $6,062,562 | $6,078,013 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,371,110 | $6,040,707 | $6,043,999 |
| Net Investment Income | $860 | $49,538 | $7,478 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Executives:
- Brittney Stirling – Director
- Nils Bergeson – Africa Regional Director (joined December 2025)
Founding: The Stirling Foundation was established by David and Laurea Stirling and their children. David Stirling founded dōTERRA in 2008, and the family established the foundation to give back to the world community.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILES C HANSEN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $142,706 |
| NICOLE STIRLING | VP, CRO, SECRETARY/TREASURER | 40 | $121,000 |
| EDWARD ROWE | CEO | 40 | $150,000 |
| JEFFREY D MCGHIE | COO & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $154,000 |
| DAVID STIRLING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LAUREA STIRLING | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Stirling Foundation signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) for Sudan relief efforts
QRCS, The Stirling Foundation sign pact for Sudan reliefThe foundation is actively engaged in international development projects, including ongoing school construction and renovation initiatives in Rwanda and Ghana
Recent focus on emergency relief efforts, including medical equipment provision to Ukraine and support for displaced persons in Iraq
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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