Stimac Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stimac Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $43,000 and the largest $890,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$43,000
- Largest grant$890,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $5.7 million | 26 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 19 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Stimac 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 Stimac Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $1.5 million |
| Texas | 2 | $933,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $710,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mission Evangelical Church | Constructionearly childhood ministry | $890,000 |
| Divine Savior Ministries | Sienna K-12 schoolexpansion | $700,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Presidential scholarshipshope scholars programvolleyball servant leader project | $415,000 |
| Time of Grace Ministry | General fund | $350,000 |
| Kingdom Workers | Special needs programsmilitary support | $325,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | Scholarship funding | $153,500 |
| Grace in Action | Christian leadership academy | $150,000 |
| Christian Family Solutions | Youth counselingtexas expansion research | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Mental health clinic | $100,000 |
| Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran Church | General fund | $43,000 |
| Crosswalk Ministries' Crosstrain Texas | General fund | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network | General fund | $20,000 |
| Living Word Lutheran Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| May River Lutheran Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Risen Savior Lutheran Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church | General fund | $6,500 |
| Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church and School | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Stimac
- Eric Christopherson
- John Pahmeier
- Jodi Burow
- Audra Raabe Jacobs
- Brandon Wigley
Questions people ask
Does Stimac Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stimac Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $43,000.
Who runs Stimac Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Stimac (President/Treasurer/Director), Eric Christopherson (Director), John Pahmeier (Director) and Jodi Burow (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Stimac Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.