The Stitt Foundation Inc
Historical FunderOlean, New York · EIN 85-2753005 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR JAMES E STITT |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 WOODVIEW AVENUE, OLEAN NY 14760 |
| Phone | 7163724476 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITALS, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean General Hospital | Olean, NY | General | $1,240,000 |
| The University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | General | $100,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center Olean | Allegany, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Sbu Jandoli Bldg Project | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Sbu Carney Endowed Chair | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Jamestown Community College | Olean, NY | General | $50,000 |
| SPCA | Olean, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Sbu Warming House | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Sbu Giving Day | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Olean Food Pantry | Olean, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Olean Soccer Club | Olean, NY | General | $13,400 |
| Olean Youth Hockey | Olean, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Olean Public Library | Olean, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Ellicottville Playground | Ellicottville, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Allegany Highlad Bsa | Falconer, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Bona Responds Sbu | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Rural Area Medical Ram Crcf Fund | Olean, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Western NY | Williamsville, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Bonita Springs Senior Center | Bonita Springs, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Gala of Hope Colt 45 | Allegany, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Interfaith Care Givers | Olean, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Coastal Carolina Arts Center | Hilton Head, SC | General | $2,500 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers | Staten Island, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Wash DC | Williamsville, NY | General | $1,538 |
| Boys and Girls Club Hhi | Hilton Head, SC | General | $1,500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Hhi | Hilton Head, SC | General | $1,500 |
| Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program | Ellicottville, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Ride for Roswell | Buffalo, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Mt Lrenaeus | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Year 2-10 (2026-2034) | $900,000 |
| Sbu Jandoli Bldg Project | St Bonaventure, NY | Year 2-5 (2026-2029) | $200,000 |
| Sbu Carney Endowed Chair | St Bonaventure, NY | Year 2-5 (2026-2029) | $200,000 |
| SPCA | Olean, NY | Year 2-5 (2026-2029) | $160,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center Olean | Allegany, NY | Year 2 (2026) | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738,438 | 34 |
| 2024 | $291,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $209,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610789349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2753005
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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