Stifler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stifler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$62.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $996,229 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $3.9 million | 99 | $50.3 million |
| 2023 | $996,229 | 73 | $54.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 93 | $62.3 million |
How to apply
Stifler Family 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 Stifler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 | $448,596 |
| Maine | 25 | $425,200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $76,000 |
| New York | 6 | $28,139 |
| Maryland | 2 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,170 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Coolidge Corner Theater | Educational | $150,000 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston | Environmental | $112,500 |
| Dartmouth College | Educational | $75,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Gilman School | Educational | $25,000 |
| Bedlam | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Maine Mineral & Gem Museum | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Wareham Land Trust | Environmental | $18,396 |
| Strategies for Youth | Educational | $18,200 |
| Maine Environmental Association | Educational | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings Reentry Services Inc | Underpriveleged | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Center of Afro-American Artists | Educational | $10,000 |
| American Youth Table Tennis Organization | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cebe | Educational | $5,000 |
| Damien's Family Food Pantry | Underpriveleged | $5,000 |
| Gould Academy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Environmental | $5,000 |
| New Learning Journey | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Institutue | Educational | $5,000 |
| Ria House Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Calculus Project | Environmental | $5,000 |
| NE Forestry Foundation | Environmental | $3,500 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Underpriveleged | $2,500 |
| Maine Tree Foundation | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Mass Land Trust Coalition | Educational | $2,500 |
| St George Community Development | Educational | $2,500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Opportunity | Educational | $2,000 |
| Bethel Library Assoc | Environmental | $1,500 |
| Calvert School | Educational | $1,500 |
| Institute for Justice | Underpriveleged | $1,500 |
| Lenny Zakim Fund | Educational | $1,500 |
| Marion Institute | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Museums of Bethel Historical Society | Educational | $1,500 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corp | Educational | $1,200 |
| Alan Day Community Garden | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence TP Stifler
- Mary McFadden
- Molly Stifler
Questions people ask
Does Stifler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stifler Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stifler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence TP Stifler (Trustee), Mary McFadden (Trustee) and Molly Stifler (Director).
What does Stifler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.