Karen Stirling Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-2166368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$127K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Oyster Trust | Great Kingshill, UK | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Little Boost Press Inc | Elkhorn, WI | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United Charitable | Ashburn, VA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Songs of Love Foundation | Forest Hills, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Inc | Pittstown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Broken Souls Rescue and Recovery Inc | Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sparta Community Food Pantry Inc | Sparta, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Unchained at Last | Westfield, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue | Wantage, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sparta Ambulance Service Inc | Sparta, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,300 | 13 |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511339349100246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2166368
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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