Stockel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stockel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $677,870 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$677,870
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $669,700 the year before.
36% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $669,700 | 25 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $677,870 | 23 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
Stockel 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stockel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $185,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $132,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $105,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,870 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Trust | Unrestricted grant | $105,000 |
| Health in Harmony | Unrestricted grant | $100,000 |
| Mongabayorg | Unrestricted grant | $65,000 |
| Nature & Culture International | National protected areas | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation US | Land titling | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy | Conferences, ecosystem scouting, and unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Atlanta Childrens Shelter | Family services program | $31,000 |
| North Fulton Community Charities | Homelessness prevention program | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Conservancy | Staff salaires matching | $30,000 |
| The Drake House Inc | Family support program | $30,000 |
| Cheerful Helpers Child & Family Study | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Horizons Atlanta | Transportation services and pool rental fees | $25,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience | Arts and education programs | $25,000 |
| Chattahoochee River Keeper | Scholarships & education programs | $16,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | Unrestricted donation for the beaver trust | $10,870 |
| 24th Street Theatre Company | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Wild Care | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Mountains Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Theodore Payne Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Social and Environmental Justice | Unrestricted donation for cougar conservancy | $3,000 |
| Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Stockel
- Douglas Stockel
- Ruth Waddell
- Aaron Stockel
Questions people ask
Does Stockel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stockel Family Foundation give?
$677,870 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Stockel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Stockel (Director, President, Secretary), Douglas Stockel (Director, Treasurer), Ruth Waddell (Director, Vice President) and Aaron Stockel (Director).
What does Stockel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and youth programs.