Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel is a private foundation based in the Bronx, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations working in areas such as bird conservation, arts, health, animal care, and education, as reflected in its 2024 grants.
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel at a glance
In short: Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel gave $41K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,850
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,918
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $516,777
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2621 Pallisade Avenue 5B/C, Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: (718) 543-4639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell Lab of Ornithology ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (61% of grant dollars), Connecticut (18%), Florida (11%), Colorado (2%), and an unidentified state listed as “?” (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of 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 $14K (2022) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithica, NY | Unretresticted | $10,000 |
| IMMACULATE HS - Liam Devine Fund Danbury, CT | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tarrytown Music Hall Tarrytown, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NYC Bird Alliance New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Turks Caicos Reef Fund | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ponte Vedra Concer Hall Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| NY Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cat Assistance Ardsley, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Augustine Lighthouse St Augustine, FL | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Assoc of Black Gastroentologists New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,777 | $15,197 | $51,962 | $40,850 | 14 | $40,850 | $8,095 | $37,176 |
| 2023 | $555,313 | $5,540 | $47,608 | $38,000 | 13 | $38,000 | $5,388 | $34,578 |
| 2022 | $597,381 | $24,417 | $22,009 | $14,250 | 6 | $14,250 | $18,629 | $35,993 |
| 2021 | $594,973 | $181,457 | $41,952 | $35,750 | 12 | $35,750 | $175,266 | $35,664 |
| 2020 | $467,679 | $34,415 | $41,322 | $33,500 | 12 | — | $29,043 | $31,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Tarrytown Music Hall, NYC Bird Alliance, and NY Botanical Gardens. Cat Assistance Inc., a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as rescuing cats and dogs, providing medical care, locating foster homes for temporary care, and finding permanent homes and shelters for them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $40,850 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,250. Notable grants included $10,000 to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, $7,500 to Immaculate HS - Liam Devine Fund, $5,000 to Tarrytown Music Hall, $4,000 to NYC Bird Alliance, and $3,000 to Turks Caicos Reef Fund. The listed grants were designated unrestricted, except that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology grant was described as “UNRETRESTICTED” in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Weinshel as President, David Weinshel as Vice President, and Sarah Weinshel as Secretary.
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel is led by Elizabeth Weinshel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Weinshel
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Weinshel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Weinshel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel
How much does Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel give each year?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel gave $41K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 13 grants.
What is Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's typical grant size?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,918, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel give grants?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and St Augustine, FL (2 grants).
Does Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's largest grantees?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's largest 2024 grantees include Cornell Lab of Ornithology ($10,000), IMMACULATE HS - Liam Devine Fund ($7,500) and Tarrytown Music Hall ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Tarrytown Music Hall, NYC Bird Alliance, and NY Botanical Gardens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's EIN?
Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3639034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr Joseph B & Lillian Stiefel 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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