Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation
The Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2026 filing reports four grants totaling $390,142 to organizations in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Georgia.
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation gave $390K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $98K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $390,142
- -90.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -71.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $97,536
- -66.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $63,500
- Total assets
- $4,475,296
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (68% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact Elizabeth Bein with the applicant’s own letter describing its charitable or exempt purpose. Awards have no stated restrictions provided the organization qualifies under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Bein
Mailing address: 625 Saddleview Ct, Atlanta, GA 30350-6606
Phone: (215) 881-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($263K). Together the top 4 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 60 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 32% to recipients in Massachusetts, and less than 1% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 129% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $4.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Burtonsville, MD | Unrestricted | $262,642 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Congregation Ariel Pikesville, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wellspring Living Peachtree City, GA | Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,475,296 | $427,876 | $427,185 | $390,142 | 4 | $390,183 | $403,337 | $301,480 |
| 2025 | $4,474,605 | $4,600,991 | $4,100,849 | $4,054,243 | 14 | $4,054,243 | $564,156 | $388,757 |
| 2024 | $3,974,463 | $240,928 | $216,078 | $190,450 | 17 | $190,450 | $217,112 | $324,055 |
| 2023 | $3,949,613 | $213,429 | $269,623 | $240,900 | 14 | $240,900 | $187,908 | $314,694 |
| 2022 | $4,005,807 | $283,599 | $368,381 | $339,250 | 11 | $339,250 | $256,778 | $332,910 |
| 2021 | $4,090,589 | $269,836 | $407,378 | $369,200 | 13 | — | $246,928 | $302,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301K for 2026 — 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. Among its 2026 grantees, Wellspring Living Inc. describes its mission as “transforming lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported four grants totaling $390,142. Grants ranged from $500 to $262,642, with a median of $63,500. The largest awards were $262,642 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program and $125,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, both for unrestricted purposes. Other reported grants were $2,000 to Congregation Ariel and $500 to Wellspring Living.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Bein is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation is led by Elizabeth Bein, Trustee on every filing since 2025 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elizabeth Bein
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Audrey Merves (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation
How much does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation give each year?
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation gave $390K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4.1M across 14 grants.
What is Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $63,500, and its average grant was $97,536, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation give grants?
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (32%).
Does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation?
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $390K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2026 grantees, Wellspring Living Inc. describes its mission as “transforming lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Elizabeth Bein with the applicant’s own letter describing its charitable or exempt purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation's EIN?
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1899982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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