The Stocker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stocker Foundation is a private foundation in Elyria, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 208 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants208
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$50.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 140 | $46.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 198 | $49.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 208 | $50.7 million |
How to apply
The Stocker 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Stocker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 70 | $1.2 million |
| Arizona | 39 | $805,105 |
| California | 28 | $325,510 |
| Connecticut | 32 | $296,580 |
| Washington | 23 | $292,922 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 4 | $9,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | Donor advised fund | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Alliance | Neighborhood alliance capital campaign | $350,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of North Central Ohio | Lorain county school food program fy 2025-26 | $85,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio | Project learn (literacy + steam) over 24 months | $75,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Girl scout dreamlab: STEM and life-skills experiential learning for all children in lorain county during school year 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| Great Lakes Museum of Science Environment and Technology | Early childhood exhibition support for great lakes science center during school year 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Community Public Schools | K-3 literacy program during school year 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Stories that soar! Magic box and youth programs during school years 2025-26 and 2026-27; $50,000 each of two years | $50,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Story school tucson during school year 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | San francisco literacy coalition during school year 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| Save Our Children of Elyria | Summer 2025 dream chasers | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of North Central Ohio | Unrestricted; most pressing need | $45,804 |
| San Juan Island School District | Early learning program | $43,525 |
| Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center | Youth literacy engagement and kindergarten readiness during school year 2025-26 | $40,000 |
| Tucson Festival of Books | 2026 festival support | $35,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Friday harbor labs K-12 science outreach program during school years 2025-26 and 2026-27; $25,000 each of two years | $35,000 |
| Children Rising | Succeeding by reading and family bridge during the school year 2025-26 | $30,000 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Lorain early learning initiative during school years 2025-26 and 2026-27; $30,000 of two years | $30,000 |
| United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Inc | Summer 2025 my summer library | $26,686 |
| Connecticut Science Center Inc | Early childhood STEM programs for hartford county students during school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Summer 2025 educational and enrichment summer camp program | $25,000 |
| Southington Bread for Life | Children's 2025 summer lunch program | $25,000 |
| Team Read | Team read year-round tutoring program during summer 2025 and school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| Tech Corps | Techie camps for lorain county students during the summer of 2025 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | United way readers during school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Lorain County | United community assistance network (ucan) during fy 2025 | $25,000 |
| United Way of West Central Connecticut | Pathways to success grant: nuturing youth and early learners during school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| The Village for Families & Children | The village early childhood literacy support during school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | Academic support programs for k-8th grade school children during school year 2025-26 | $25,000 |
| World Savvy | Empowering future-ready learners: transformative partnerships for culturally responsive and inclusive education in alameda county during school year 2025-27 | $24,525 |
| Leap Arts in Education | School-based steam programs for underserved schools in san francisco county during school year 2025-26 | $22,025 |
| Trinity Academy | Pathways to literacy: school-home literacy development parnership during the school year 2025-26 | $21,000 |
| Candelen | Kith and kin program during school year 2025-26 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Lorain County | Rapid response grantmaking fund | $20,000 |
| Community Resources for Science | Joyful explorations in elementary math & science (alameda county) during school year 20256-26 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Storytelling Center | "start with stories" storytelling literacy residency | $20,000 |
| Effective Leadership Academy | Leadership and soft skills training for lorain county classrooms during school year 2025-26 | $20,000 |
| Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Prgm | Book up summer 2025 | $20,000 |
| Footpath Foundation | 5th grade outside discovering me - lorain city schools during school year 2024-2027 | $17,175 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Excellence in education: sunnyside communityshare and classroom mini-grants during school 2025-2026 | $16,875 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Dobras
- Nancy Woodling
- Dawn Dobras
- Brad Norton
- Jerry Humble
- Ryan Humble
- Brenda Norton
- Keybank National Association
- Monticello Associates
- Brent Norton
- Gretchen Norton
- Patricia O'Brien
- Amy Dobras
- Ian Myers
Questions people ask
Does The Stocker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stocker Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 208 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Stocker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Dobras (Trustee), Nancy Woodling (Trustee), Dawn Dobras (Chair) and Brad Norton (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Stocker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.