Private foundation · EIN 91-1663715 · Tacoma, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stockdale 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: 30 grants paid, $157K total, median $4,000. 60% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$157K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in WA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 29 of 30 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
World VisionTacoma, WAHumanitarian aid$15K
Friends of Ngong RoadMinneapolis, MNImpoverished education$15K
Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WATacoma homeless$12K
Trinity Presb-Learning Outreach PgmSanta Ana, CATacoma hilltop$10K
Family Unlimited NetworkTacoma, WAFood bank$10K
Hope SparksTacoma, WAFamily services$8,000
Olive CrestTacoma, WAAbused children$7,500
Bible Study FellowshipSan Antonio, TXBible study$5,500
Network TacomaTacoma, WAHomelessness transitional housing$5,000
Autism SpeaksPrinceton, NJAutism-related$5,000
Heed UgandaEdmonds, WAImpoverished ed water & food$5,000
Palmer ScholarsTacoma, WA1st-gen college$5,000
Jed FoundationBoston, MASuicide prevention$4,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CASuicide prevention$4,000
Marys PlaceTacoma, WAHomeless families & women$4,000
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COFood bank$4,000
FarestartSeattle, WAHomeless job training$3,500
Family Promise of Greater DenverDenver, COHomeless families$3,500
The Mustard Seed Project of Key PenLakebay, WAElder care for at-risk elders$3,000
Communities in Schools Key PeninsulVaughn, WAMiddlehigh school at-risk kids$3,000
Education Through Music Los AngelesBurbank, CAMusic education for underserved$2,500
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDMedical in conflict regions$2,500
Stand Up for Kids - Kitsap CountySilverdale, WAEmpowering homeless youth$2,500
The Coffee OasisBremerton, WAYouth homeless shelterservices$2,500
Red Barn Youth Center on Key PenVaughn, WAMiddlehigh school at-risk kids$2,000
Vision HouseRenton, WABreak the cycle of homelessness for families$2,000
Eastside AcademyBellevue, WAAt-risk high schooler eduction$2,000
Florence Crittenton Services of ColDenver, COTeen mothers$2,000
Urban PeakDenver, COYouth homeless shelter$1,000

By state: Washington 18 · California 3 · Minnesota 1 · Colorado 4 · Texas 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Stockdale Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tacoma, Washington, administered in care of Paul R Stockdale, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Stockdale 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 Stockdale Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $157K across 30 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Stockdale Family Foundation give?

Washington (18 grants), California (3 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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