Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation
The Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $47,950, with support going to organizations including theaters, educational institutions, and cultural and community organizations.
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation gave $48K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,950
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,197
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $263,559
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The 2024 filing lists Joanna Cole as the contact, an open form and materials policy, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joanna Cole
Mailing address: 404 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 866-5274
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redbull Theater ($16K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Massachusetts, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 2% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% 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 $22K (2021) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redbull Theater New York, NY | Operating Support | $16,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Columbia College New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Fiasco Theater New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Circuit Arts West Tisbury, MA | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Various Grants New York, NY | Operating Support | $2,950 |
| NYC Ballet New York, NY | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Bank Street School for Children New York, NY | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Bard PTA Queens Li City, NY | Operating Support | $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 | $263,559 | $52,634 | $51,766 | $47,950 | 15 | $49,331 | $51,287 | $84,125 |
| 2023 | $262,691 | $49,362 | $63,654 | $60,000 | 23 | $64,077 | $47,320 | $82,472 |
| 2022 | $276,983 | $47,968 | $66,812 | $64,700 | 13 | $64,950 | $47,583 | $77,243 |
| 2021 | $295,827 | $47,232 | $26,175 | $22,200 | 9 | $23,800 | $45,504 | $68,993 |
| 2020 | $274,770 | $-45,555 | $34,684 | $33,975 | 8 | — | $45,505 | $66,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 operating support for organizations such as Redbull Theater, Bank Street College of Education, Fiasco Theater, and Circuit Arts.
The supported organizations describe a range of missions. Bank Street College of Education says it works to improve children’s education and strengthen communities. Circuit Arts says it produces community events, educational programs, and films intended to spark discussion, debate, and action. The American Philosophical Society describes its mission as promoting useful knowledge. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $47,950. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $16,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $16,000 to Redbull Theater, $7,000 to Bank Street College of Education, and $5,000 each to Columbia College and Fiasco Theater. The listed purposes were generally operating support; Brown University’s $1,000 award was for its annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanna Cole as president; Jonathan Cole as first vice-president and treasurer; Joan Lewis as second vice-president; Daniel Cole as secretary; and Sheila Kamerman as director.
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation is led by Joanna Cole, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Cole
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Cole
1st V-President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Kamerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Cole
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Lewis
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation
How much does Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation give each year?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation gave $48K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 23 grants.
What is Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,197, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation give grants?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and West Tisbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Redbull Theater ($16,000), Bank Street College of Education ($7,000) and Columbia College ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating support for organizations such as Redbull Theater, Bank Street College of Education, Fiasco Theater, and Circuit Arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's EIN?
Frank R & Emile E Stamer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6041806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
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