Altman Stiller Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6161148

Altman Stiller Foundation Inc is a grantmaking foundation based in New York, NY. The foundation maintains offices at 8 W 40th St, Floor 19, New York City, New York, 10018.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$86K

-87.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$590K

+1486.9% YoY

Grant Count

+31.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+1109.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Altman Stiller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has reported total giving of $37,200. The foundation has demonstrated support for workforce development initiatives, including registered apprenticeship programs.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations in New York, with a particular presence in the New York City area.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $683K (92%)

Vermont $33K (4%)

Michigan $11K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

Alabama $8K (1%)

California $1K (0%)

Connecticut $200 (0%)

New Jersey $200 (0%)

States

Alabama California Connecticut District of Columbia Michigan New Jersey New York Vermont

Cities

Ann ArborBarreBerkeleyBrooklynBurlingtonMontgomeryNew LondonNew YorkPurchaseSaddle BrookWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$86,001	$681,266	$719,145
Revenue	$25,105	$2,233	$-27,541
Expenses	$616,970	$44,887	$52,644
Qualifying Distributions	$590,314	$37,200	$36,050
Net Investment Income	$17,652	$16,157	$15,241
Distributable Amount	$17,964	$31,957	$36,928

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Altman Stiller Charitable Gift Fund ($552,714), Film Society of Lincoln Center ($5,000), The Vermont Food Bank ($4,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACLU NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,000
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,200
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE NEW LONDON, CT	CHARITABLE	$100
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,000
FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
GLOBAL PROJECT AGAINST HATE ANN ARBOR, MI	CHARITABLE	$2,000
GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA BURLINGTON, VT	CHARITABLE	$2,000
JAPAN SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$3,000
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$600
NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE EDUCATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gary Stehr serves as Chief Financial Officer of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUSAN MILLER	TRUSTEE	2	—
ROBERT STILLER	TRUSTEE	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been active in supporting workforce development outcomes. Staten Island PPS received a grant from Altman Foundation to promote workforce development outcomes through registered apprenticeship programs.

[Press Release] Staten Island PPS Receives Grant From Altman Foundation

The foundation has also been involved in collaborative initiatives. United Hospital Fund established a learning collaborative with Altman Foundation and NY Community Trust.

[Press Release] Staten Island PPS Receives Grant From Altman Foundation

The foundation announced two promotions among its staff.

Altman Foundation Announces Two Promotions | Philanthropy New York

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Altman Stiller Foundation Inc?

The foundation has reported total giving of $37,200. The foundation has demonstrated support for workforce development initiatives, including registered apprenticeship programs.

Where does Altman Stiller Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation funds organizations in New York, with a particular presence in the New York City area.

What size grants does Altman Stiller Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Altman Stiller Foundation Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $590K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Altman Stiller Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Altman Stiller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.