Stich Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Stich Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $755,150 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $255,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$755,150
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$255,000
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $610,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $23,500 | 1 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $610,000 | 5 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $755,150 | 14 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stich Charitable Foundation Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | grant_app@stichcharitablefoundation.org |
| What to submit | https://www.stichcharitablefoundation.org/ PDF submitted electronically that includes: summary and history of program, website address, IRS establishment letter, two most recent 990s and audits if applicable, reason for application, amount requested and a proposed budget and schedule of how funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | https://www.stichcharitablefoundation.org/ Applications accepted year-round |
| Restrictions | https://www.stichcharitablefoundation.org/ Mission-driven organizations and Christian values-based programs; programs with an existing budget of $500,000 to $3 million; programs must be based in and serve the United States population |
What Stich Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 14 | $755,150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc | Payment of two salaries - for the Executive Director and the Director Of Development | $255,000 |
| Dog Star Rescue Inc | New building fund and associated costs | $130,000 |
| Womens Mentoring Network Inc | Annual Appeal Funds | $100,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc | For funding of Part Time Admin | $50,000 |
| Livegirl | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Woofgang and Co | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc | To fund healthcare costs for one year | $30,000 |
| Area Congregations Together Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fish Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwester | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc | To pay for consultant who provided management recruiting services | $4,350 |
| Womens Mentoring Network Inc | Development Consultant | $3,400 |
| Inner Compass Initiative Inc | To pay for consultant who provided management recruiting services | $1,400 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Inc | Development Consultant's Fees | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Sciarrillo
Questions people ask
Does Stich Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://www.stichcharitablefoundation.org/ Applications accepted year-round.
How much does Stich Charitable Foundation give?
$755,150 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Stich Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Sciarrillo (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Stich Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.