Private foundation · EIN 48-1158885 · Manhattan, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stolzer 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $441K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$441K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KS
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ku Endowment FundLawrence, KSCharity$139K
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KSCharity$71K
Catholic ChurchesSalina, KSCharity$35K
Vail Religious FoundationVail, COCharity$30K
Various Organized CharitiesManhattan, KSCharity$28K
Bravo VailVail, COCharity$15K
Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MOCharity$13K
Flint Hills Discovery CenterManhattan, KSCharity$10K
Sunset Zoological ParkManhattan, KSCharity$10K
Rabbit HoleKansas City, MOCharity$10K
Manhattan Public LibraryManhattan, KSCharity$10K
Ole Miss Athletics FoundationOxford, MSCharity$10K
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKCharity$10K
Greater Manhattan Community FoundationManhattan, KSCharity$9,100
Creighton University AthleticsOmaha, NECharity$8,000
CosmosphereHutchinson, KSCharity$7,500
Oral Roberts University - Golden Eagle ClubTulsa, OKCharity$5,000
Powell GardensKingsville, MOCharity$5,000
Emporia State University FoundationEmporia, KSCharity$5,000
Manhattan Community Health FoundationManhattan, KSCharity$5,000
Pawnee Mental Health FoundationManhattan, KSCharity$5,000

By state: Kansas 12 · Colorado 2 · Missouri 3 · Oklahoma 2 · Mississippi 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Stolzer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Manhattan, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Stolzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Stolzer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $441K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Stolzer Family Foundation give?

Kansas (12 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Missouri (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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