Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004
The Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $1,581,500, with listed recipients including charitable organizations, schools, universities, and conservation organizations.
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 at a glance
In short: Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), top state Delaware. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,581,500
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,886
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $23,870,295
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (16% 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 Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 390 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Bermuda Community ($515K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 107 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution by recipient state lists Delaware at 16%, New York at 5%, Washington, DC at 5%, and Minnesota at 4%. Named 2024 recipients were also located in states including Rhode Island, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $135K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $135K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.2M (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bermuda Community | General | $514,500 |
| Atlantic Conservation Partnership FAO Bermuda Zoological Society | General | $140,000 |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society Wilmington, DE | General | $130,000 |
| American Friends of the National Museum of Bermuda | General | $115,000 |
| Saltus Grammar School | General | $76,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $75,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General | $70,000 |
| Trinity Pawling School Pawling, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Nativity Prep School Wilmington, DE | General | $45,000 |
| Serviam Girls Academy New Castle, DE | General | $45,000 |
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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 | $23,870,295 | $1,494,664 | $1,720,435 | $1,581,500 | 22 | $1,581,500 | $1,378,658 | $1,584,921 |
| 2023 | $24,024,259 | $1,151,983 | $1,562,375 | $1,440,500 | 24 | $1,440,500 | $1,030,108 | $1,448,237 |
| 2022 | $24,177,617 | $610,079 | $1,602,409 | $1,452,012 | 21 | $1,452,012 | $652,955 | $1,486,121 |
| 2021 | $24,821,157 | $2,031,663 | $1,719,647 | $1,522,562 | 19 | $1,594,526 | $1,913,142 | $1,573,862 |
| 2020 | $24,295,052 | $1,164,484 | $1,381,240 | $1,246,312 | 21 | — | $1,065,664 | $1,401,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 show support for organizations working in areas including humanitarian response, education, and land and water conservation. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Serviam Girls Academy describes itself as a tuition-free Catholic middle school for young women; and The Nature Conservancy states that its mission is to conserve lands and waters.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $1,581,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $514,500, with a median of $40,000. The largest grants included $514,500 to Friends of Bermuda Community, $140,000 to Atlantic Conservation Partnership FAO Bermuda Zoological Society, $130,000 to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, and $115,000 to American Friends of the National Museum of Bermuda. Other grants included $75,000 to World Central Kitchen, $70,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $50,000 to Trinity Pawling School, and $45,000 each to Nativity Prep School and Serviam Girls Academy. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
The International Rescue Committee describes its mission as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. Bryant University, which received $40,000, says its mission is to educate and inspire students to become innovative leaders. Stowe Land Trust, which received $20,000, describes its work as conserving scenic, recreational, farm, and forest lands for the Stowe community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diana S Bergquist, Calvin B Stempel, and Neil F Stempel as trustees.
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Calvin B. Stempel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana S. Bergquist
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil F. Stempel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 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 Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004
How much does Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 give each year?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 24 grants.
What is Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's typical grant size?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $71,886, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 that year got $135K on average.
Where does Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 give grants?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's top state is Delaware, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (4 grants).
Does Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's largest grantees?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Bermuda Community ($514,500), Atlantic Conservation Partnership FAO Bermuda Zoological Society ($140,000) and Wilmington Savings Fund Society ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 reported $23.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including humanitarian response, education, and land and water conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004?
The foundation 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 Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's EIN?
Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0363381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ernest E Stempel Foundation XXXXX5004 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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