Stellar Foundation
Accepts applications
Stellar Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,567 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $280,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$575,567
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$26,361
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $429,550 the year before.
47% 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 | $272,630 | 23 | $32,581 |
| 2024 | $429,550 | 24 | $20,390 |
| 2025 | $575,567 | 17 | $26,361 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stellar Foundation 2900 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 260-2900 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See foundation's website at stellar.net/who-we-are/stellar-foundation/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stellar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $547,067 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Flordia Foundation | General support to support educational programs and institutional priorities. | $280,000 |
| Unf Foundation | General support to ignite a passion for learning and discovery. | $67,500 |
| Uf Health Jacksonville | General support to support patient care, medical education, and health initiatives. | $60,000 |
| Deerwood Rotary Charities Inc | General support to support charitable programs and community service initiatives. | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance | General support to support community programs, education, and cultural engagement. | $30,000 |
| FBH Community Inc | General support to provide communitybased services and supportive programs. | $20,000 |
| Flagler College | General support to foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in students. | $15,000 |
| Uf Foundation | General support to promote the university. | $15,000 |
| The Wuerffel Foundation | General support to promote character development and servicefocused initiatives. | $12,000 |
| Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens | General support to support wildlife conservation, education, and public engagement | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support to advance research, advocacy, and support services for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Florida's First Coast Inc | General support to strengthen communities | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support to advance cancer research, education, and patient support programs. | $5,000 |
| Deerwood Country Club | General support to assist communitybased programs and activities hosted by deerwood country club. | $1,500 |
| Downtown Ecumenical Services Council Inc | General support to proclaim the love of jesus christ by providing basic needs for those in emergency situations. | $1,000 |
| Riverside Presbyterian Day School | General support to educate the mind, nurture the spirit and foster the development of the whole child. | $317 |
| Creekside High School Baseball | General support to sustain and enhance the creekside high school baseball program. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Clint E Pyle
- Mike S Santarone
- Richard M Lovelace
- Mike A Wodrich
- Melissa J Sitz
Questions people ask
Does Stellar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See foundation's website at stellar.net/who-we-are/stellar-foundation/.
How much does Stellar Foundation give?
$575,567 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Stellar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clint E Pyle (Director), Mike S Santarone (Director), Richard M Lovelace (Director) and Mike A Wodrich (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Stellar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.