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The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Athens, Georgia · EIN 582601554

The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Athens, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,659 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $18,659. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$52,59511$28,714
2024$17,0002$34,210
2025$23,6593$0

How to apply

The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia3$23,659

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Athens Area Community Foundation
Athens, GA
Community outreach$18,659
Nuci's Space
Athens, GA
Mental health$2,500
Boybutante AIDS Foundation Inc
Athens, GA
Hiv/AIDS education and support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc give?

$23,659 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists J Michael Stipe (President).

What does The Legacy of Stipe Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and education.

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