Private foundation · EIN 04-2943910 · Boston, Massachusetts

Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $19M total, median $5,750.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
16
$19M
Median grant
$5,750
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$75M

Grants paid in 2023

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILUnrestricted Donation$17M
Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted Donation$1.6M
University of ArizonaTucson, AZUnrestricted Donation$232K
National Navy Udt-Seal MuseumFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted Donation$50K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXUnrestricted Donation$25K
Miami Lighthouse for the BlindMiami, FLUnrestricted Donation$20K
The Children's Movement of FloridaMiami, FLUnrestricted Donation$10K
Ovarian Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GAUnrestricted Donation$10K
St Hugh Catholic ChurchCoconut Grove, FLUnrestricted Donation$1,500
U of MiamiCoral Gables, FLUnrestricted Donation$1,341
Dolphin's Cycling ChallengeMiami Gardens, FLUnrestricted Donation$1,000
Miami Children's MuseumMiami, FLUnrestricted Donation$1,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted Donation$1,000
Nicklaus Children's Hospital FoundationMiami, FLUnrestricted Donation$1,000
Incarnate Word Academy FoundationCorpus Christi, TXUnrestricted Donation$1,000
Vermont Public TelevisionColchester, VTUnrestricted Donation$60

By state: Illinois 1 · Georgia 2 · Arizona 1 · Florida 8 · Texas 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Summit Partners, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $19M across 16 grants, a median of $5,750.

Where does Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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