Stowe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stowe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sag Harbor, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$73,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$938,450
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $90,500 the year before.
57% 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 | $114,250 | 16 | $780,543 |
| 2023 | $90,500 | 10 | $898,737 |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 14 | $938,450 |
How to apply
Stowe 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 Stowe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,500 |
| New York | 9 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $40,000 |
| Harvard Chan School of Public Health | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $12,500 |
| Sylvester Manor Educational Farm | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $5,000 |
| Speyer Legacy School | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $3,000 |
| Shelter Island Food Pantry | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $2,000 |
| Union Chapel | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $2,000 |
| Water to Thrive | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $2,000 |
| Allen Stevenson School | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| Episcopal School of the City of New York | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| Maharishi International University | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| Promise Project | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| Shelter Island Friends of Music | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $1,000 |
| Diller-Quaile School of Music | To further charitable purpose of donee organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard H Stowe
- Natasha P Stowe
- Douglas B Stowe
Questions people ask
Does Stowe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stowe Family Foundation give?
$73,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Stowe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard H Stowe (Trustee), Natasha P Stowe (Trustee) and Douglas B Stowe (Trustee).
What does Stowe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.