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Stiefel Freethought Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia. According to available records, Stiefel Freethought Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $683K in 2021 to $284K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, North Carolina, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$37K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 29 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.
Stiefel Freethought Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, NC.
Stiefel Freethought Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 107 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Stiefel Freethought Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stiefel Freethought Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Stiefel | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$303K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$284K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$47K
Distribution Amount
$122K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Paine Memorial Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Madison, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Religion News FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Columbia, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Americans United For Separation Of Church And StatGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Disarming Leviathan Ministries IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Phoenix, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Inquiry IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Amherst, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Common Cause Education FundGeneral & Unrestricted | Raleigh, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Military Religious Freedom Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Albuquerque, NM | $1K | 2023 |
| Military Association Of Atheists & FreethinkersGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Public Religion Research InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Ex-Muslims Of North AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | Falls Church, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Black NonbelieversGeneral & Unrestricted | Fayetteville, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Secular Student AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| People For The American Way FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| American Atheists IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Cranford, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| American Values ProjectGeneral & Unrestricted | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Camp Quest IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Staunton, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Common Cause Education Fund - North CarolinaGeneral & Unrestricted | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Thomas Paine National Historical AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | New Rochelle, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Campaign To End Religious Abuse Of ChildrenGeneral & Unrestricted | Cranford, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Foundation Beyond Belief IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |