Stuhley Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stuhley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Nokomis, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $9,000. 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$137,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $140,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,000 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 31 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $137,000 | 32 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Stuhley Charitable 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 Stuhley Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $109,500 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $17,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Artist Retreat | Charitable gift | $9,000 |
| Children First | Charitable gift | $8,000 |
| Tidewell Foundation | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Venice Yacht Club Charitable Fdn | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota Cty | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Conservation Fdn of Gulf Coast | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Library Fdn for Sarasota County | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Loveland Center | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Fdn | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Venice Symphony | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Venice Theatre | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Svc Gulf Coast | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Sarasota | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Charitable gift | $4,000 |
| Volunteer Center of New Trier TWNSP | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Baby Basics of Sarasota County Inc | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| All Star Children's Foundation | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Child Protection Center | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sarasota | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Ringling College of Art & Design | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Chartiable gift | $2,500 |
| Holiday House SRQ Inc | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Luminary Arts | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Suncoast Institute on Chemical Dep | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| New Beginnings Apfv | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Stuhley
- Cynthia Stuhley
Questions people ask
Does Stuhley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stuhley Charitable Foundation give?
$137,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Stuhley Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Stuhley (Trustee) and Cynthia Stuhley (Trustee).
What does Stuhley Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.