Stangler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stangler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cary, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,610 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,610
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,500 | 33 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 32 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $73,610 | 31 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Stangler 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 Stangler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $36,900 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $6,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,110 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of North Carolina | General | $17,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | General | $4,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | General | $4,000 |
| NC Daughters of the American Revolu | General | $3,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | General | $2,700 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $1,800 |
| American Red Cross | General | $1,500 |
| Brown Bag Ministry | General | $1,500 |
| Assistance League | General | $1,300 |
| Loaves & Fishes | General | $1,300 |
| American Heart Association | General | $1,200 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General | $1,100 |
| Five Hearts Therapeutic Horsemanship | General | $1,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics of NC | General | $1,000 |
| The Hope Center at Pullen | General | $1,000 |
| Interact | General | $900 |
| National Parks Conservation | General | $900 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $900 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | General | $800 |
| American Whitewater | General | $800 |
| Prisma Health Midlands Foundation | General | $800 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | General | $800 |
| Wake Education Partnership | General | $800 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation | General | $600 |
| Friends of Congaree Swamp | General | $500 |
| Tammy Lynn Center | General | $500 |
| Healing Transitions | General | $400 |
| PBS of North Carolina | General | $300 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $210 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis G Stangler
- Katherine A Sokolowski
- Michael G Stangler
- William J Stangler
Questions people ask
Does Stangler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stangler Family Foundation give?
$73,610 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stangler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Curtis G Stangler (Chairman), Katherine A Sokolowski (Secretary), Michael G Stangler (Treasurer) and William J Stangler (Vice Chairman).
What does Stangler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and environment and conservation.