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