Private foundation · EIN 46-3119720 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stoller Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (No submission deadlines) and its median grant is $36K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 216 grants paid, $33M total, median $36K. 49% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: The applicant must be a christian 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Other factors are evaluated, including volunteer basis, evangelism focus, and sustainability.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
216
$33M
Median grant
$36K
Stays in TX
49%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No submission deadlines
Assets
$58M

How to apply

The application process begins by the applicant submitting a letter of inquiry. If the letter of inquiry is approved, the applicant will be asked to submit a full application and provide details about their ministry, program and project plan, and other items. Contact: Stoller Foundation, 10750 Hammerly Blvd 200, Houston, Tx, 7134615012, GRANTS@STOLLERFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: No submission deadlines Restrictions: The applicant must be a christian 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Other factors are evaluated, including volunteer basis, evangelism focus, and sustainability.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 216 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Trustbridge Global TeamClearwater, FLGeneral support$5.0M
National Christian FoundationHouston, TXDiscretionary grant$2.4M
Strategic Resource GroupEaston, MDDiscretionary grant$2.0M
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NCGospel proclamation, israel help$1.6M
Tx Arms of LoveMidland, TXDiscretionary grant$1.3M
Global Ahead IncRockville, MDMinistry, mission grant$1.1M
YouversionEdmond, OKDiscretionary grant$1.0M
GroundwireCastle Rock, COMinistry$750K
Food for the CitiesRowlett, TXCompassion camp and discretionary grant$700K
Diamond Willow MinistriesFort Thompson, SDDiscretionary grant$600K
One Hope IncPompano Beach, FLDiscretionary grant$525K
Door InternationalGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$500K
Nabor House CommunityHouston, TXDiscretionary grant$500K
Pioneer Missions GlobalJackson, TNDiscretionary grant$500K
The Jesus Film Project of CruOrlando, FLDiscretionary grant$500K
The Southern Methodist ChurchOrangeburg, SCMinistry$448K
The Bucket MinistryFate, TXMinistry$404K
Living Water InternationalStafford, TXMinistry$400K
Eyes on Me IncHouston, TXSummer camp$368K
Matthew 1323 MinistriesHouston, TXDiscretionary grant$363K
Junta de Missoes NacionaisSao Paolo, BRMinistry & disaster relief$353K
Texas Christian Community Dev NetworkWaco, TXMinistry$303K
Cure InternationalGrand Rapids, MIGeneral support$300K
Prison Fellowship MinistriesLansdowne, VAGeneral support$300K
World Hope MinistriesHouston, TXMinistry$300K
International Mission BoardRichmond, VAMinistry$276K
Bob Tebow Evangelistic AssociationJacksonville, FLDiscretionary grant$250K
Isaiah 6tyone MinistryCenterville, VADiscretionary grant$250K
Loving Concern AmericaLA Mirada, CADiscretionary grant$250K
Mission of HopeAustin, TXGeneral support$250K
East-West MinistriesPlano, TXMinistry$234K
The Mailbox ClubValdosta, GADiscretionary grant$220K
Coalition of the WillingPlano, TXDiscretionary grant$200K
Steiger InternationalEden Prairie, MNGeneral support$200K
Overcoming Obstacles MinistriesGrandview, TXMinistry$198K
SpringspiritHouston, TXGeneral support and summer camp$195K
Pacific Garden MissionChicago, ILMinistry$188K
Reach the RestGallatin, TNProject chandan$185K
The Salt NetworkAmes, IADiscretionary grant$184K
The Flourishing CooperativePalm Beach, FLGloo$175K
Alpha USACarol Stream, ILGeneral support$150K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesHouston, TXStadium of hope, discretionary grant$143K
Missioninvest USAGrand Rapids, MIMinistry$142K
Mighty Oaks FoundationMagnolia, TXGeneral support$131K
The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TXMinistry$125K
All 4 Upg IncGoldenrod, FLMinistry$123K
Amg InternationalChattanooga, TNOperations and other grants$121K
Finis Terre VisionGilbert, AZDiscretionary grant$120K
Zero Gravity OutreachStatesboro, GAMinistry and hurricane helene disaster relief$120K
Elevate NavajoVanderwagen, NMMinistry$116K
Iran AliveMcKinney, TXGeneral support$113K
Child Evangelism FellowshipDecherd, TNMinistry$110K
Alaska Missions and RetreatsSoldotna, AKGeneral support$102K
Sports QuestCypress, TXMinistry and summer camp$101K
Elam Ministries IncAlpharetta, GADiscretionary grant$100K
Global Heart Ministries IncPlano, TXGeneral support$100K
Global Partnership Ministries IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$100K
The Generosity TrustChattanooga, TN100fold$100K
The Veritas ForumCambridge, MADiscretionary grant$100K
The Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKDiscretionary grant$100K

By state: Texas 105 · Florida 11 · Maryland 3 · North Carolina 2 · Oklahoma 6 · Tennessee 8

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

About this foundation

Stoller Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Stoller Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The application process begins by the applicant submitting a letter of inquiry. Deadlines: No submission deadlines.

How much does Stoller Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $33M across 216 grants, a median of $36K.

Where does Stoller Foundation give?

Texas (105 grants), Florida (11 grants), Maryland (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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