Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation
The Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported making 13 grants totaling $76,500, all to recipients in Texas.
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation gave $77K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,885
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $782,720
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation
- 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. No application process, materials, or deadline are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3433 Westheimer Road Unit Ph-1E, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 817-4460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Hillel ($25K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $64K (2023) to $110K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Hillel Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Shape Community Center Houston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Second Servings Houston Houston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Torah Humble, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Ethics Institute Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Houston Audobon Society Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Houston, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $782,720 | $24,867 | $91,582 | $76,500 | 13 | $76,500 | $9,785 | $74,640 |
| 2023 | $849,435 | $-11,261 | $78,801 | $64,000 | 10 | $64,000 | $4,985 | $61,959 |
| 2022 | $939,497 | $17,027 | $89,860 | $74,000 | 11 | $74,000 | $3,019 | $63,423 |
| 2021 | $1,012,330 | $78,527 | $91,831 | $75,000 | 13 | $75,000 | $61,696 | $73,805 |
| 2020 | $1,025,634 | $21,567 | $128,615 | $109,500 | 14 | — | $2,452 | $63,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 Jewish community and campus programming, community services, and environmental organizations. Houston Hillel describes its mission as supporting Sabbath, holiday, and other Jewish programming at universities and other campuses. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it funds and cultivates programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and support for Jews around the world. Jewish Family Service says its mission is to transform lives by empowering individuals, families, and communities, guided by Jewish values. SHAPE Community Center says it seeks to improve the quality of life for people of African descent through programs emphasizing unity, self-determination, and other principles.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $76,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest reported grants were $25,000 each to Houston Hillel and Rice University. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to SHAPE Community Center and Second Servings Houston; $2,500 each to Temple Beth Torah, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, the Jewish Ethics Institute, and Houston Audubon Society; and $2,000 to Jewish Family Service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sam Stolbun as president; Alana Spiwak as vice president/treasurer; Seth Stolbun as vice president/executive director; Ariel Stolbun as secretary; and Cori Stolbun and Norma Stolbun Hyman as directors.
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation is led by Sam Stolbun, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Stolbun
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Stolbun
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cori Stolbun
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norma Stolbun Hyman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alana Spiwak
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ariel Stolbun
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation
How much does Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation give each year?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation gave $77K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 10 grants.
What is Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,885, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation give grants?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants).
Does Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Hillel ($25,000), Rice University ($25,000) and Shape Community Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation reported $783K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish community and campus programming, community services, and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's EIN?
Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3640575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edith and Bernard Stolbun Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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