Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust

JACKSONVILLE, FL EIN: 31-1585141

The Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust is a private foundation established in Florida in 1998 and based in Jacksonville, FL. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$33.5M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+5.2% YoY

Grant Count

+10.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$31K

-4.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust 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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Arts and creative fields
Education
Jewish organizations
Medical research
Performing arts
Historic preservation
Journalism and creative writing

Grantmaking

The foundation continues to support a diverse portfolio of cultural, educational, and research institutions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to:

California
New York
Mississippi

Grant Distribution by State

California $4.4M (82%)

New York $395K (7%)

District of Columbia $308K (6%)

Mississippi $134K (2%)

Louisiana $100K (2%)

Florida $8K (0%)

North Carolina $5K (0%)

Texas $5K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey New York Texas

Cities

AtlantaBentonvilleBronxChapel HillEncinoFlowery BranchGreenvilleJacksonJacksonvilleLong BeachLos AngelesMariettaMiami BeachNew OrleansNew YorkPalo AltoPasadenaRancho MirageSan AntonioSan Diego

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total Assets: $33,520,704
Total Revenue: $4,038,474
Total Expenses: $1,816,668
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$33,520,704	$31,298,898	$33,132,764
Revenue	$4,038,474	$-13,317	$3,740,083
Expenses	$1,816,668	$1,820,549	$1,413,384
Qualifying Distributions	$1,502,793	$1,402,859	$927,943
Net Investment Income	$3,379,487	$1,101,694	$3,117,863
Distributable Amount	$1,630,893	$1,533,101	$1,756,010

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

177 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United States Holocaust Memorial Museum ($300,000), The Museum of Contemporary Art ($220,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A PLACE CALLED HOME LOS ANGELES, CA	PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE	$15,000
ACTIVE CULTURES LOS ANGELES, CA	SUPPORT THE ARTS	$2,500
ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	EDUCATION	$10,000
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES OF THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTS	$10,000
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC	DIGITAL NONPROFIT NEWSROOMS	$5,000
ARMAND HAMMER MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURAL CENTER INC LOS ANGELES, CA	SUPPORT ART MUSEUM	$17,500
BABY 2 BABY LOS ANGELES, CA	HELP CHILDREN IN POVERTY	$10,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	FREE TRIP TO ISRAEL FOR JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS	$10,000
CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY	RELIGIOUS	$13,600
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK SHORSTEIN	TRUSTEE	4	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts and creative fields • Education • Jewish organizations • Medical research • Performing arts • Historic preservation • Journalism and creative writing

How do I apply for a grant from Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 33 grants in 2024 • Typical award range: $200,000–$460,000 • Total giving in 2024: $1,331,140 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: $300,000 • The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles: $220,000 • Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: $200,000 The foundation continues to support a diverse portfolio of cultural, educational, and research institutions.

Where does Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to: • California • New York • Mississippi

What size grants does Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust award?

In 2024, Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust awarded 43 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust's EIN?

Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1585141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.