Stuart Four Square Fund
Preselected recipients only
Stuart Four Square Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,200 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$53,200
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,200 the year before.
15% 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 | $45,700 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,200 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,200 | 13 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Stuart Four Square Fund 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 Stuart Four Square Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $44,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Country School | Educational operations | $12,000 |
| Equi Center | Unrestricted for charitable organization | $10,000 |
| S'cool Sounds Inc | Unrestricted for charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Victor Association of Cultural and Performing Arts Inc - Cobblestone Arts | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Devereux Foundation-Pocono Center | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Commonweal | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women Inc | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $2,000 |
| Bank Street School for Children | Educational operations | $1,000 |
| Brown University | Educational operations | $1,000 |
| Little Red School House Inc | Educational operations | $1,000 |
| Village Communitiy School | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $1,000 |
| WJFF Radio Catskill | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Bath Township Community Dev Corp | Unrestricted for charitable operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Barkley Stuart
- Sara B Stuart
- Heidi S Vahue
Questions people ask
Does Stuart Four Square Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stuart Four Square Fund give?
$53,200 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Stuart Four Square Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Barkley Stuart (President, Trustee), Sara B Stuart (Secretary, Trustee) and Heidi S Vahue (Treasurer, Trustee).
What does Stuart Four Square Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.