Private foundation · EIN 27-4027513 · Woodland, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stillman Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $726K total, median $48K. 75% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$726K
Median grant
$48K
Stays in MN
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
We CharityWilliamsville, NYCharitable$500K
Prism Food ShelfGolden Valley, MNCharitable$60K
Shalom Coummunity AllianceMinneapolis, MNCharitable$50K
YMCA of the NorthMinneapolis, MNCharitable$50K
Books for AfricaSt Paul, MNCharitable$45K
Mobile Loaves Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCharitable$10K
Buffalo Food ShelfBuffalo, MNCharitable$10K
Palm Spring PathfindersRancho Mirage, CACharitable$1,000

By state: New York 1 · Minnesota 6 · California 1

About this foundation

Stillman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Stillman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Stillman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $726K across 8 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does Stillman Family Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Minnesota (6 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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