Edward S Stolarz Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting environmental conservation efforts, particularly focusing on ocean cleanup and plastic pollution prevention. Its mission is reflected in its funding of initiatives such as beach clean-ups and oyster shell recycling, as well as research aimed at addressing marine pollution. The foundation primarily serves organizations engaged in environmental protection and sustainability efforts, demonstrating a commitment to improving ocean health and reducing plastic waste. While it operates as a micro foundation, it actively contributes to various charitable causes related to environmental conservation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized environmental or coastal organizations (beach cleanups, plastic pollution prevention, oyster shell recycling, or related research) with a local presence in Florida or an established programmatic fit and a connection or introduction to the foundation or its network.
Good Fit
- • Project focused on beach clean‑ups, ocean debris or plastic pollution prevention.
- • Operates or runs programs in Florida (especially South Florida) or has demonstrable local partnerships there.
- • Seeks modest program support (grant requests under $5,000).
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or local credibility that could lead to preselection.
- • Clear, project‑specific deliverables or research that match previously funded purposes.
Geography
Latest-year grants were geographically concentrated in Florida (about 82% of dollars) with a small share to one other state; over the three years recipients have appeared in more than one state but the footprint is regionally focused rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year funded five distinct recipients with a mix of program and research purposes, and no repeat recipients were recorded across the observed years; for a micro foundation this shows a moderate spread of independent grantees rather than a single‑beneficiary pattern.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly limits giving to preselected organizations and no public application portal or contact details are available; while multiple new recipients appear in the latest year, the preselection policy and absence of an open submission route make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could successfully enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
