Gertrude Stein Foundation
Gertrude Stein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $415K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $240K. Net investment income was $20K.
Gertrude Stein Foundation at a glance
In short: Gertrude Stein Foundation gave $240K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,550
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,221
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $415,100
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gertrude Stein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Home of Hope for Girls ($83K). Together the top 7 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gertrude Stein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 282% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $240K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home of Hope for Girls | Offers a safe residence to children and teens who have survived abusive situations, predominantly linked to child sex trafficking | $83,000 |
| Pitt Business Pittsburgh, PA | Support activities and capacity building in equity diversity and inclusion space at pitt business. | $75,000 |
| Open City Advocates Washington, DC | Provide youth-centered legal defense and holistic advocacy for young people after sentencing in the dc juvinile justice system. | $40,000 |
| The Bail Project Venice, CA | Combat Racial Disparities | $20,000 |
| The Bronx Defenders Bronx, NY | Represent Low Income People | $18,000 |
| Woodland Hills Foundation Turtle Creek, PA | Supports the woodland hills school district and its communities by strengtheneing the education experience of children. | $2,750 |
| Liberation Geneology Pittsburgh, PA | Combat Racial Disparities | $800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $415,100 | $36,831 | $244,258 | $239,550 | 7 | $239,550 | $20,437 | $17,069 |
| 2024 | $622,527 | $70,881 | $229,015 | $220,089 | 7 | $220,089 | $35,142 | $43,380 |
| 2023 | $780,661 | $74,603 | $126,829 | $118,367 | 5 | $118,367 | $56,015 | $44,774 |
| 2022 | $832,887 | $60,094 | $68,815 | $62,770 | 5 | $62,770 | $60,094 | $49,450 |
| 2021 | $841,608 | $94,716 | $53,478 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $94,716 | $52,753 |
| 2020 | $800,370 | $81,954 | $81,155 | $68,950 | 6 | — | $81,954 | $49,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude Stein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gertrude Stein Foundation is led by John M. Tyler, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Tyler
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carlton Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estelle Dauchy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Burcin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gertrude Stein Foundation
How much does Gertrude Stein Foundation give each year?
Gertrude Stein Foundation gave $240K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 7 grants.
What is Gertrude Stein Foundation's typical grant size?
Gertrude Stein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,221, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gertrude Stein Foundation give grants?
Gertrude Stein Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Gertrude Stein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Gertrude Stein Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gertrude Stein Foundation's largest grantees?
Gertrude Stein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Home of Hope for Girls ($83,000), Pitt Business ($75,000) and Open City Advocates ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gertrude Stein Foundation?
Gertrude Stein Foundation reported $415K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gertrude Stein Foundation's EIN?
Gertrude Stein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7033385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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