Jack and Joan Stein Foundation
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K.
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Joan Stein Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,541
- +102.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,318
- -24.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $325
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Jack and Joan Stein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was St Christophers ($6K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $12K (2019). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Christophers Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $5,750 |
| Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $3,291 |
| Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Milwaukee, WI | Program Support | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans of WI Port Washington, WI | Program Support | $150 |
| Town Club Holiday Fund River Hills, WI | Program Support | $150 |
| River Hills Police Association River Hills, WI | Program Support | $100 |
| North Suburban Special Olympics Grafton, WI | Program Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $100 | $11,330 | $10,541 | 8 |
| 2020 | $11,230 | — | $5,580 | $5,210 | 3 |
| 2019 | $16,810 | — | $12,425 | $12,055 | 9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joan Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lee Attanasio
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Jack and Joan Stein Foundation
How much does Jack and Joan Stein Foundation give each year?
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $325, and its average grant was $1,318, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack and Joan Stein Foundation give grants?
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (4 grants) and River Hills, WI (2 grants).
Does Jack and Joan Stein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (8 grants).
Who are Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include St Christophers ($5,750), Cardinal Stritch University ($3,291) and Froedtert Hospital ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Joan Stein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1805213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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