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Karen Stirling Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $119K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New Jersey, Virginia, New York. According to available records, Karen Stirling Family Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $436K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $127K in 2021 to $185K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$23K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Karen Stirling Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, NJ.
Karen Stirling Family Foundation has distributed a total of $436K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Karen Stirling Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karen Stirling Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Stirling | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Stirling | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Stirling | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$228K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$185K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$111K
Distribution Amount
$126K
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$436K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United CharitableTo fund Ripples International Inc | Ashburn, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| First Congregational ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Crystal Lake, IL | $22K | 2023 |
| African Oyster TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Kingshill | $25K | 2023 |
| Songs Of Love FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Forest Hills, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Rowan University Foundation IncThe Whit, Rowan University's student-run newspaper Support Another Organization | Glassboro, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Little Boost Press IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Elkhorn, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa IncHelping people in Syria and Turkey due to devastation from the earthquake | Hagerstown, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Sound Start Babies Foundation For Deaf And Hard OfGeneral & Unrestricted | Mountain Lks, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Big Apple Performing Arts IncNYC Gay Men's Chorus Support Another Organization | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ali Forney CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Street Lab IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jersey Battered Womens ServiceGeneral & Unrestricted | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lakota Wolf Preserve IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Columbia, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency Of Sussex County IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Newton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sports AssocGeneral & Unrestricted | Lake Forest, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| The Raptor TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Millington, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Newtown, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Bridges Outreach IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Summit, NJ | $10K | 2021 |
| International Rescue Committee Inchealth and nutrition aspects of Afghanistan children | Albert Lea, MN | $10K | 2021 |
| Coupons For The CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Sparta, NJ | $5K | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue MissionGeneral & Unrestricted | W Hollywood, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Investigative Reporters And Editors IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Columbia, MO | $3K | 2021 |
| Appalachian Trail ConservancyGeneral & Unrestricted | Harpers Ferry, WV | $1K | 2021 |