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The Stocker Foundation

Elyria, Ohio  ·  EIN 341293603  ·  Private foundation

Based in Elyria, Ohio, The Stocker Foundation has awarded $12.0M across 784 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Comm Foundation for Southern Arizona. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.7M
Total assets
784
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Stocker Foundation funds

The Stocker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Stocker Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Comm Foundation for Southern Arizona
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Tucson, AZ$502K2022
Comm Foundation for Southern Arizona
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Tucson, AZ$502K2023
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Tucson, AZ$500K2024
Elyria City School District
FULL STEAM AHEAD
Elyria, OH$450K2020
Neighborhood Alliance
NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Elyria, OH$350K2024
Footpath Foundation
5TH GRADE OUTSIDE DISCOVERING ME
Cleveland, OH$152K2024
Second Harvest Food Bank of Nc Oh
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Lorain, OH$132K2023
Lorain County Community College Foundation
LCCC PRE-K STEAM+LITERACY INITIATIVE
Elyria, OH$108K2020
Elyria City Schools
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Elyria, OH$88K2022
Elyria City Schools
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Elyria, OH$88K2023
Elyria City School District
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY; STEAM TEACHER
Elyria, OH$88K2024
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Lorain, OH$85K2023
Second Harvest Food Bank of Nc Oh
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Lorain, OH$81K2022
Oberlin City School District
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Oberlin, OH$80K2022
Oberlin City School District
UNRESTRICTED, MOST PRESSING NEED
Oberlin, OH$80K2023

The Stocker Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$3.4M
2022$3.1M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from The Stocker Foundation

From The Stocker Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION - DECEMBER 31ST.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at stockerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Stocker Foundation

Does The Stocker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Stocker Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Stocker Foundation fund?
The Stocker Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Comm Foundation for Southern Arizona, Comm Foundation for Southern Arizona, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Stocker Foundation give in grants?
The Stocker Foundation reported $3.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.0M over 784 grants.
Where is The Stocker Foundation located?
The Stocker Foundation is based in Elyria, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 341293603.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Stocker Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Stocker Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.