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Stearns Charitable Trust is a private trust based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1951. The principal officer is Ropes & Gray. It holds total assets of $8.5M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $6.2M in 2011 to $7.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, California and New York. According to available records, Stearns Charitable Trust has made 174 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $360K in 2020 to $658K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 39 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.
Stearns Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 174 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, PA.
Stearns Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.4M across 174 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Stearns Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stearns Charitable Trust is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A Gassel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly B Soule | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah J Lodge | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$482K
Total Assets
$7.8M
Fair Market Value
$7.8M
Net Worth
$7.8M
Grants Paid
$409K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$170K
Distribution Amount
$371K
Total: $546K
Total Grants
174
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
77
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Rivers AlliancePROGRAM SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Bric Arts Media Bklyn Inc (Dba Bric)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode IslandPROGRAM SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $20K | 2022 |
| Wheaton CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Norton, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Morris Arboretum Of The University Of PennsylvaniaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $16K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $16K | 2022 |
| National Park Service (Point Reyes National Seashore)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Point Reyes Station, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Evergreen Mountain Bike AlliancePROGRAM SUPPORT | North Bend, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $13K | 2022 |
| Compass Family ServicesPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cutaneous Lymphoma FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Birmingham, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Grace Science FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| National Park Service (Old Slater Mill Association)PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pawtucket, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| Saint Ignatius SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of California San Francisco Foundation (Uscf Foundation)PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Woodmere Art MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Concord Art AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Concord, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Marin Primary & Middle SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Larkspur, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| International Consortium Of Investigative JournalistsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $6K | 2022 |
| Make A Wish FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Springfield, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Seekonk Library TrustPROGRAM SUPPORT | Seekonk, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Marin County Bicycle CoalitionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Fairfax, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Brain Health Bootcamp IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Sisters Of Our Lady Of Sorrows Of The Us IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Shreveport, LA | $5K | 2022 |