Vincent J Stark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vincent J Stark Foundation is a private foundation in Strongsville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 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$100,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,000 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Vincent J Stark 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 Vincent J Stark Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 8 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Community Services | Defray cost of salary forlicensed social worker whohelps with employment training. | $20,000 |
| Blessing House | Care for children and theirfamilies that have experiencedfinancial and physical hardship. | $18,000 |
| Lorain County Free Clinic | Fund operating expensesfor free medicalclinic. | $18,000 |
| CPPA Shop with a Cop | Fund operating expensesfor police outreachprogram with children. | $17,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center | Fund operating expensesfor educational centerfor dyslexia. | $10,000 |
| Good Knights Of Lorain County | Fund operatingexpenses servinglow income families | $7,000 |
| Hope Town Inc | To provide affordable, structured, safehousing environment. | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Scholarship Endowment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penelope Stoup
- Sheri Peters
- Susan R Nowlin
- Peter C Bitounis
Questions people ask
Does Vincent J Stark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vincent J Stark Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Vincent J Stark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Penelope Stoup (President), Sheri Peters (Secretary), Susan R Nowlin (Officer/Trustee) and Peter C Bitounis (Trustee).
What does Vincent J Stark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.