Stender Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stender Family Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$113,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$232,271
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,260 | 16 | $440,744 |
| 2024 | $122,000 | 11 | $314,663 |
| 2025 | $113,500 | 11 | $232,271 |
How to apply
Stender Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Stender Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 10 | $113,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hatch | General support | $50,000 |
| St Mark's Lutheran Church | General support | $26,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of N Alabama | General support | $22,500 |
| Huntsville Botanical Gardens | General support | $2,500 |
| Huntsville Library Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Second Mile Development | General support | $2,500 |
| Veterans Memorial Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Downtown Rescue Mission | General support | $2,000 |
| Volna Prison Ministry | General support | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Power & Industry | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Stender Jr
- William H Stender III
- Elizabeth Stender Boyer
- Suzanne Stender Krzyminski
- John Frederick Stender
Questions people ask
Does Stender Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stender Family Foundation give?
$113,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Stender Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Stender Jr (Board Member), William H Stender III (Board Member), Elizabeth Stender Boyer (Board Member) and Suzanne Stender Krzyminski (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stender Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.