Stella Roy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stella Roy Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$76.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 2 | $76.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 8 | $77.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 13 | $76.5 million |
How to apply
Stella Roy 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 Stella Roy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 8 | $1.4 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $692,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Memory Alive | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | St. Jude Global | $1.0 million |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Andrea Bocelli Foundation | $692,000 |
| Celebrity Adventures Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Commissariat of the Holy Land for U S A | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Nevada | Wish Donation | $100,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | The Nutcracker by George Balanchine | $100,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Three Square | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Las Vegas Area council | $63,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | Nevada Women's Philanthropy Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Gonzalez
- Stella Roy
Questions people ask
Does Stella Roy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stella Roy Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Stella Roy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra Gonzalez (Treas, VP) and Stella Roy (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Stella Roy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.