Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $705,090 to charitable organizations.
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc gave $705K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in District of Columbia. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,090
- +97.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,068
- +48.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $180,850
- -9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (12 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 141128, Coral Gables, FL 33114
Phone: (305) 379-9164
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($225K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 75 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (60%) and Florida (28%), with additional grants to recipients in New York (4%), Virginia (4%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 16 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Donation | $225,000 |
| American Resuce Plan Washington, DC | Donation | $150,000 |
| ACLU of FL Miami, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Equality Project St Petersburg, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Haitian American Foundation Miami, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Miso Miami, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Latino Victory Fund Washington, DC | Donation | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Technoserve Inc Arlington, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,850 | $688,001 | $706,115 | $705,090 | 16 | $705,603 | $6,565 |
| 2023 | $198,964 | $414,681 | $371,880 | $357,000 | 12 | $364,440 | $8,703 |
| 2022 | $156,163 | $1,200,059 | $1,075,095 | $1,074,590 | 20 | $1,074,843 | $6,248 |
| 2021 | $31,199 | $235,102 | $335,947 | $315,500 | 14 | $325,724 | $6,285 |
| 2020 | $132,044 | $193,594 | $82,972 | $77,000 | 13 | — | $2,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, New Venture Fund describes its work as providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to projects in areas including conservation, education, global health, public policy, civil rights, and the arts. TechnoServe describes its mission as fighting poverty by helping people build regenerative farms, businesses, and markets that increase incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $705,090. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $225,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $225,000 to Planned Parenthood and $150,000 to American Resuce Plan, both in Washington, DC. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to ACLU of FL, Equality Project, Haitian American Foundation, and MISO; and $25,000 each to Everytown for Gun Safety, Latino Victory Fund, New Venture Fund, and TechnoServe Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara A Stiefel as president, treasurer, and director; Christine E Stiefel as vice president and director; and Erik Schmollinger as secretary and director.
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc is led by Barbara A. Stiefel, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara A. Stiefel
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine E. Stiefel
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Schmollinger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc
How much does Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc give each year?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc gave $705K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $357K across 12 grants.
What is Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,068, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc that year got $54K on average.
Where does Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc give grants?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($225,000), American Resuce Plan ($150,000) and ACLU of FL ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc reported $181K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $706K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0878154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Barbara a Stiefel Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barbara-a-stiefel-foundation-inc-morg_580b5e5cb7da433ab4f858aeea4df2c3
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