The James M And Margaret V Stine Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including cancer research, food security, international relief efforts, and environmental conservation. Its mission reflects a commitment to addressing urgent humanitarian needs, such as aid for victims of natural disasters and support for vulnerable populations like children in conflict zones. The foundation also funds health-related initiatives, particularly those focused on addiction and mental health. Through its grants, it serves various sectors including health, education, and environmental conservation, demonstrating a broad philanthropic focus.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities (national or regional) working in health/research, disaster and humanitarian relief, food security, or conservation that fit mid-sized grant amounts (roughly $10k–$100k) and can be nominated or introduced to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Programs in cancer, medical research, disaster relief, food banks, or conservation (areas seen in prior grants).
- • Organizational capacity to manage unrestricted or general operating support in the $10k–$100k range.
- • Existing relationship or referral pathway to the foundation, board members, or recurring grantees.
- • Charity status and a track record of national or multi-state impact.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in 24 different states, indicating a broadly national footprint rather than a strictly local or single-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 69 distinct recipients and similar counts in prior years, with grantees ranging from national relief agencies to medical research centers, so the observed portfolio is diverse in institutional type and mission.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of public application channels is absent and the foundation declares it funds only preselected recipients; although 19 new grantees appeared in the latest year, those entrants were likely nominated or selected rather than the result of an open solicitation, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to access funding without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
