Stenstrom Foundation
Accepts applications
Stenstrom Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $51,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$124,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,800 the year before.
25% 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 | $122,500 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $110,800 | 13 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $124,500 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Stenstrom PO Box 5866, Rockford, IL 61125 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 398-2420 |
What Stenstrom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $73,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $51,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Development | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rockford Promise | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Transform Rockford | Charitable | $16,500 |
| Remedies | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Casa | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| YMCA Community Breakfast | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crusader Clinic | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Golden Apple | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Various | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Stenstrom
- Janet K Stenstrom
- Philip R Frankfort
Questions people ask
Does Stenstrom Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stenstrom Foundation give?
$124,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Stenstrom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W Stenstrom (Director), Janet K Stenstrom (Director) and Philip R Frankfort (Director).
What does Stenstrom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.