Iris Stedener Trust
Iris Stedener Trust is a private foundation based in Lady Lake, Florida. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Iris Stedener Trust at a glance
In short: Iris Stedener Trust gave $135K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $135,000
- +92.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,500
- +112.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $13,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Iris Stedener Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its final return indicates that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; these application details should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1116 Avenida De Las Casas, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Phone: (845) 255-5888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Iris Stedener Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ellenville Central School ($14K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2022 went to recipients in New York State. The listed recipients were in New York, including organizations in Ellenville, Cortland, New Paltz, Middletown, Stone Ridge, Kingston, and Lock Sheldrake.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Iris Stedener Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $135K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenville Central School Ellenville, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| SUNY Cortland College Fund Cortland, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| SUNY Orange County Community Coll Middletown, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| SUNY Ulster County Community Coll Stone Ridge, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| Shadowland Artist Ellenville, NY | To Promote the Arts and Theater | $13,500 |
| Ellenville Rescue Squad Ellenville, NY | To Support Emergency Medical Efforts | $13,500 |
| Ulster County SPCA Kingston, NY | For the Humane Treatment of Animals | $13,500 |
| Ellenville Public Library Ellenville, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
| SUNY Sullivan Lock Sheldrake, NY | To Promote Education | $13,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4 | $139,004 | $135,000 | 10 | $135,000 | $4 |
| 2021 | $139,000 | $16 | $89,001 | $70,000 | 11 | $70,000 | $20 |
| 2020 | $227,985 | $46 | $73,759 | $70,000 | 10 | — | $57 |
| 2019 | $301,698 | $6,502 | $57,670 | $50,000 | 10 | — | $6,510 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing lists direct charitable activity supporting the humane treatment of animals. Its grants also supported education, arts and theater, and emergency medical efforts.
Among the recipients, Ulster County SPCA describes its mission as preventing cruelty to animals, advancing education, controlling pet populations through sterilization, and maintaining a shelter for adoptable animals. That description is the grantee’s own mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $135,000. Each grant was $13,500. Recipients included Ellenville Central School, SUNY Cortland College Fund, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Orange County Community College, SUNY Ulster County Community College, Shadowland Artist, Ellenville Rescue Squad, Ulster County SPCA, Ellenville Public Library, and SUNY Sullivan. Each received $13,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Paul Haskel was listed as a director on the 2022 filing.
Iris Stedener Trust is led by Paul Haskel, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paul Haskel
Director
On filings since 2019
$3K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to Paul Haskel (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Iris Stedener Trust
How much does Iris Stedener Trust give each year?
Iris Stedener Trust gave $135K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $70K across 11 grants.
What is Iris Stedener Trust's typical grant size?
Iris Stedener Trust's median grant in 2022 was $13,500, and its average grant was $13,500, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Iris Stedener Trust give grants?
Iris Stedener Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ellenville, NY (4 grants).
Does Iris Stedener Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Iris Stedener Trust's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Education" (7 grants).
Who are Iris Stedener Trust's largest grantees?
Iris Stedener Trust's largest 2022 grantees include Ellenville Central School ($13,500), SUNY Cortland College Fund ($13,500) and SUNY New Paltz ($13,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Iris Stedener Trust fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing lists direct charitable activity supporting the humane treatment of animals. Its grants also supported education, arts and theater, and emergency medical efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Iris Stedener Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Iris Stedener Trust's EIN?
Iris Stedener Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6503767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Iris Stedener Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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