Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $19.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $17.5 million. 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$19.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$17.5 million
- Assets$88.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2023 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.7 million | 13 | $91.7 million |
| 2023 | $19.4 million | 16 | $88.7 million |
How to apply
Stamps Family Charitable 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.
What Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $17.5 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $232,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $85,752 |
| Texas | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $60 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | Unrestricted Donation | $17.5 million |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1.6 million |
| University of Arizona | Unrestricted Donation | $232,000 |
| National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum | Unrestricted Donation | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Unrestricted Donation | $25,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse For The Blind | Unrestricted Donation | $19,500 |
| The Children's Movement Of Florida | Unrestricted Donation | $10,411 |
| Ovarian Cancer Institute | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| St Hugh Catholic Church | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| U of Miami | Unrestricted Donation | $1,341 |
| Dolphin's Cycling Challenge | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Miami Children's Museum | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Vermont Public Television | Unrestricted Donation | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- E Roe Stamps IV
- David H Hopfenberg
- Elizabeth A Stamps
Questions people ask
Does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$19.4 million in tax year 2023, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists E Roe Stamps IV (President), David H Hopfenberg (Treasurer & Clerk) and Elizabeth A Stamps (Vice President).
What does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.