Karen Stirling Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karen Stirling Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,300 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$127,300
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $185,000 the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,000 | 16 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $127,300 | 13 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Karen Stirling 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $35,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $22,300 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Oyster Trust | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Little Boost Press Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Charitable | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Songs of Love Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Broken Souls Rescue and Recovery Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sparta Community Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Unchained at Last | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sparta Ambulance Service Inc | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Stirling
- Karen Stirling
- Stephen Stirling
Questions people ask
Does Karen Stirling Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen Stirling Family Foundation give?
$127,300 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Karen Stirling Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ian Stirling (VP), Karen Stirling (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Stephen Stirling (VP).