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Stoer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 237202748

Stoer Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $347,135 and the largest $347,135. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1.0 million3$20.6 million
2023$1.0 million3$23.2 million
2024$1.0 million3$24.1 million

How to apply

Stoer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Stoer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana2$694,270
Texas1$347,135

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St John Berchmans Cathedral
Shreveport, LA
General operating$347,135
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
General operating$347,135
Texas Presbyterian Foundation
Shreveport, TX
General operating$347,135

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Stoer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Stoer Foundation give?

$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $347,135.

Who runs Stoer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Regions Bank (Co-Trustee).

What does Stoer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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