The Charles H Stout Foundation appears to be a highly focused funder of higher education scholarships, concentrating its giving on first-generation college student support. All recorded giving (two grants totaling $118,500) is directed to a single institution’s scholarship program, indicating a targeted, programmatic interest rather than broad charitable diversification. The foundation favors supporting university-administered scholarship initiatives that expand access for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
The Charles H Stout Foundation’s recent giving is tightly centered on first-generation college scholarships, with its largest recorded grant going to the University of San Francisco for 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS. That pattern appears across multiple years, including similar support in 2024 and 2023, and it shows a sustained preference for university-run scholarship programs rather than broad, dispersed grantmaking. The foundation also appears in other issue areas, but its clearest throughline is educational access funded through named institutional programs. A second major thread is support for organizations that combine direct service with programmatic funding. Grants to Safe Parking LA and Community Partners point to housing-stability support for people using the Safe Parking LA model, while awards to The Cupcake Girls and The Brigid Alliance show engagement with victim support and reproductive health-related services. The foundation also funded refugee-rights advocacy through the International Refugee Assistance Project and STEM education through the Lone Star Flight Museum. Across its recent awards, Charles H Stout Foundation gives at a range that includes mid-five-figure grants and smaller scholarship awards, suggesting a mix of anchor support and narrower program grants.
Education remains the foundation’s clearest priority. It gave $63,500 to the University of San Francisco for 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS, and it also made repeated scholarship grants to the Law College Association University in Tucson for SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT. Beyond college access, the foundation supported place-based and service-oriented work. It gave $35,500 to Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society for HISTORY PRESERVATION SUPPORT and $33,100 for HISTORIC SITE REPAIR, plus $30,000 to The Regents of the University of California, San Diego for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The foundation also funded direct services and rights work. It awarded $30,000 to The Cupcake Girls for PREVENTION & DIRECT CARE FOR VICTIMS and $25,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater NY for CLINICAL SERVICES, while also supporting the International Refugee Assistance Project for ADVANCING REFUGEE RIGHTS IN THE US.
Typical grants cluster around moderate, program-specific amounts: the p25 is $5,000, median grant size is $10,000, and the p75 is $21,125. Recent awards range from small scholarship support to larger five-figure institutional grants. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off: several recipients appear in multiple years, including the University of San Francisco, Lone Star Flight Museum, Safe Parking LA through Community Partners, and Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society. The foundation also makes grants through named annual and general grant programs, and both accept unsolicited requests.
$613K
$9.6M
$1.3M
$762K
Most grants fall between $5K and $21K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$21K
About 32% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Highly concentrated: few, relatively large grants to a single repeat grantee focused on scholarship aid rather than many small or geographically diverse awards.
Notable grantees: University of San Francisco — First Generation Scholarships
Grants are concentrated in the United States, with 121 recorded awards there. Nevada is the top state by grant count, and 34% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recipient cities that appear repeatedly include San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Tucson, New York, La Jolla, and Incline Village. Outside Nevada, California and New York show up often in the recent-grants list, alongside Texas and Arizona.
Its clearest recurring focus is first-generation college student scholarships. The largest recent grant went to the University of San Francisco for 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS, and similar scholarship support appears again in later years.
The typical grant size is moderate: p25 is $5,000, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $21,125. Recent awards also include larger five-figure grants, such as $63,500 for University of San Francisco.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including the University of San Francisco, Lone Star Flight Museum, Safe Parking LA through Community Partners, and Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.
Recent grants include refugee-rights advocacy, victim support, reproductive health clinical services, STEM education, and historic preservation. Named recipients include the International Refugee Assistance Project, The Cupcake Girls, Planned Parenthood of Greater NY, Lone Star Flight Museum, and Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.
Yes. Both the General Grant Program and the Annual Grant Program are marked as accepting unsolicited requests, and the foundation’s grant language includes charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and literary purposes.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYAGRO FARMS | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | AGRICULTURE ECO OPPORTUNITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,000 | 2026 | 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION | LAS VEGAS, NV | $40,000 | 2026 | READY2LEARN |
| THE BRIGID ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| SAFE PARKING LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NV PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $35,000 | 2026 | BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM |
| LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 | 2026 | STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| THUNDERBIRD LODGE PRESERVAT SOCIETY | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | $30,000 | 2026 | INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CLINICAL SERVICES |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE | SAN JOSE, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH |
| INT'L REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | ADVANCING REFUGEE RIGHTS IN THE US |
| THE CUPCAKE GIRLS | LAS VEGAS, NV | $25,000 | 2026 | PREVENTION & DIRECT CARE FOR VICTIMS |
| UC SAN DIEGO | LA JOLLA, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | SCRIPPS INSTITUTION GRAD FELLOWSHIPS |
| HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS | TAUNTON, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | NEW HOME PROGRAM |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER | RENO, NV | $11,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTIVE SERVICES |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | $10,000 | 2026 | NV MATH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM |
| ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM | CLAYTON, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | NEW BOAT SHOP |
| TORCH OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION | DIPPING SPRINGS, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | PATRIOT ACADEMY |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | $10,000 | 2026 | SPANISH NEWS FELLOWSHIP JOURNALISM |
| MICHELLE'S PLACE CANCER RESOURCE CE | TEMECULA, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | PARTY IN THE PARK |
| CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE COUNCIL BS | REDLANDS, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | DELIVERING THE PROMISE |
| TAHOE COMMUNITY SAILING FOUNDATION | TAHOE CITY, CA | $7,000 | 2026 | TAHOE COMMUNITY SAILING COUNCIL FOUN |
| THE BURN INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT BURN SURVIVORS |
| UNIVERSITY OF SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | BLACK RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORT |
| NIGHTHAWK MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS | MURRIETA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | BAND TRAVEL |
| MVHS GIRLS LACROSSE BOOSTER CLUB | MURRIETA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | LAX 2 THE MAX |
| MILVET | MURIETTA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | MILITAY CARE PACKAGES |
| EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC | ALGONA, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | EXCEPTIONAL DAY ON THE BAY |
| EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC | ALGONA, IA | $2,500 | 2026 | LIFE OPPORTUNITIES |
| NEVADA AREA COUNCIL BSA | RENO, NV | $2,000 | 2026 | SCOUT SAFETY |
| UNIVERSITY OF SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $63,500 | 2025 | 1ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GIVEDIRECTLY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | POVERTY REDUCTION AND CLIMATE RESILI |
| LAW COLLEGE ASSOCIATION UNIV OF AZ | TUCSON, AZ | $40,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT |
| SAFE PARKING LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $34,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE BRIGID ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $26,300 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UC SAN DIEGO | LA JOLLA, CA | $25,500 | 2025 | SCRIPPS INSTITUTION GRAD FELLOWSHIPS |
| LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM | HOUSTON, TX | $25,200 | 2025 | STEM EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| THE CUPCAKE GIRLS | LAS VEGAS, NV | $25,000 | 2025 | PREVENTION & DIRECT CARE FOR VICTIMS |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE | SAN JOSE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CLINICAL SERVICES |
| THUNDERBIRD LODGE PRESERVAT SOCIETY | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | $22,500 | 2025 | INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES |
| INT'L REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | $21,500 | 2025 | ADVANCING REFUGEE RIGHTS IN THE US |
| HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS | TAUNTON, MA | $21,000 | 2025 | NEW HOME PROGRAM |
| NV PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $20,000 | 2025 | BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM |
| TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE | HOUSTON, TX | $13,500 | 2025 | MODELING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE |
| UNIVERSITY OF SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $12,200 | 2025 | BLACK RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | $12,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY |
| TORCH OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION | DIPPING SPRINGS, TX | $10,200 | 2025 | PATRIOT ACADEMY |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER | RENO, NV | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTIVE SERVICES |
UNIVERSITY OF SF
$75,0001ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS
SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC TELEVISION
$40,000READY2LEARN
SAFE PARKING LA
$35,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NV PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
$35,000BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NY
$25,000CLINICAL SERVICES
UC SAN DIEGO
$20,000SCRIPPS INSTITUTION GRAD FELLOWSHIPS
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS
$15,000NEW HOME PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
$15,000SUPPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
$10,000NV MATH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM
$10,000NEW BOAT SHOP
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
$10,000SPANISH NEWS FELLOWSHIP JOURNALISM
CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE COUNCIL BS
$8,000DELIVERING THE PROMISE
TAHOE COMMUNITY SAILING FOUNDATION
$7,000TAHOE COMMUNITY SAILING COUNCIL FOUN
UNIVERSITY OF SF
$5,000BLACK RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORT
NIGHTHAWK MARCHING BAND BOOSTERS
$5,000BAND TRAVEL
MVHS GIRLS LACROSSE BOOSTER CLUB
$5,000LAX 2 THE MAX
MILVET
$5,000MILITAY CARE PACKAGES
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC
$2,500EXCEPTIONAL DAY ON THE BAY
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC
$2,500LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
NEVADA AREA COUNCIL BSA
$2,000SCOUT SAFETY
UNIVERSITY OF SF
$63,5001ST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS
LAW COLLEGE ASSOCIATION UNIV OF AZ
$40,000SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
SAFE PARKING LA
$34,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UC SAN DIEGO
$25,500SCRIPPS INSTITUTION GRAD FELLOWSHIPS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NY
$25,000CLINICAL SERVICES
THUNDERBIRD LODGE PRESERVAT SOCIETY
$22,500INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS
$21,000NEW HOME PROGRAM
NV PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
$20,000BASIC NEEDS PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF SF
$12,200BLACK RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO
$12,000SUPPORT MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY