Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II
Preselected recipients only
Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
83% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $727,500 | 9 | $20.7 million |
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 8 | $20.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 12 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II 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 Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $690,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $150,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $138,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation of South Florida | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $275,000 |
| Cure International | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $150,000 |
| God Behind Bars Inc | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $138,000 |
| Egbe Medical Mission | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $125,000 |
| Strikeforce 421 | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $82,000 |
| Maclellan Center for Global Christian Education | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $75,000 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Inc | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $70,000 |
| HEART2HEART Senior Outreach of S FL Inc | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Thank You First Responder Inc | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $50,000 |
| City Changers Movement | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $35,000 |
| Coral Ridge Pres Church | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Alexandrian Forum Inc | To be used for qualified purposes of the organization. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas A Stepelton
- Brett S Stepelton
Questions people ask
Does Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II?
Its 2023 filing lists Douglas A Stepelton (President) and Brett S Stepelton (Secretary).
What does Festus & Helen Stacy Foundation II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.