Private foundation · EIN 85-2753005 · Olean, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stitt Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $5,000. 83% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Educational organizations, hospitals, social service organizations, and other charitable institutions

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$1.7M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
83%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.9M

How to apply

Formal written request with supporting documentation Contact: Mr James E Stitt, 202 Woodview Avenue, Olean, Ny, 7163724476 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Educational organizations, hospitals, social service organizations, and other charitable institutions

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Olean General HospitalOlean, NYGeneral$1.2M
The University of DaytonDayton, OHGeneral$100K
Challenger Learning Center OleanAllegany, NYGeneral$50K
Sbu Jandoli Bldg ProjectSt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$50K
Sbu Carney Endowed ChairSt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$50K
Jamestown Community CollegeOlean, NYGeneral$50K
SPCAOlean, NYGeneral$40K
Sbu Warming HouseSt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$25K
Sbu Giving DaySt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$25K
Olean Food PantryOlean, NYGeneral$25K
Olean Soccer ClubOlean, NYGeneral$13K
Olean Youth HockeyOlean, NYGeneral$10K
Olean Public LibraryOlean, NYGeneral$10K
Ellicottville PlaygroundEllicottville, NYGeneral$5,000
Allegany Highlad BsaFalconer, NYGeneral$5,000
Bona Responds SbuSt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$5,000
Rural Area Medical Ram Crcf FundOlean, NYGeneral$5,000
Special Olympics Western NyWilliamsville, NYGeneral$5,000
Bonita Springs Senior CenterBonita Springs, FLGeneral$5,000
Gala of Hope Colt 45Allegany, NYGeneral$4,000
Interfaith Care GiversOlean, NYGeneral$3,000
Coastal Carolina Arts CenterHilton Head, SCGeneral$2,500
Tunnel 2 TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral$2,000
Special Olympics Wash DCWilliamsville, NYGeneral$1,538
Boys and Girls Club HhiHilton Head, SCGeneral$1,500
Volunteers in Medicine HhiHilton Head, SCGeneral$1,500
Lounsbury Adaptive Ski ProgramEllicottville, NYGeneral$1,500
Ride for RoswellBuffalo, NYGeneral$1,500
Mt LrenaeusSt Bonaventure, NYGeneral$1,000

By state: New York 24 · Ohio 1 · South Carolina 3 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Stitt Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Olean, New York, administered in care of James E Stitt, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Stitt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Formal written request with supporting documentation Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Stitt Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.7M across 29 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Stitt Foundation Inc give?

New York (24 grants), Ohio (1 grants), South Carolina (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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