Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation
The Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandusky, Ohio. Its 2025 filing says grants are generally limited to those benefiting ailing youth, ailing aged, and medical research.
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation gave $231K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,500
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,806
- -23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,277,534
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Mary Jane S Hill as the contact. No specific form is prescribed. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that grants are generally limited to those benefiting ailing youth, ailing aged, and medical research.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there is no deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing states there is no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Jane S Hill
Mailing address: 165 East Washington Row, Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: (419) 625-8324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CAC of Erie Huron & Richland Counties ($60K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 86 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. Listed recipients include organizations in Sandusky and other Ohio communities, including Huron, Toledo, Columbus, Lorain, and Cleveland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2022) to $235K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAC of Erie Huron & Richland Counties Sandusky, OH | Parents as TeachersProgram | $60,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra Huron, OH | 2025-2026 concerts and Tunesfor Tuesday and FSOAround Town Tours programs | $32,000 |
| CASA (EC Court Appointed Special Advocate) Sandusky, OH | Operations | $30,000 |
| Kinship Inc Sandusky, OH | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Erie County Board of Development Disabilities Sandusky, OH | Operations | $15,000 |
| Project I Am Foundation Toledo, OH | Fund for distributionto local families affectedby autism | $10,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance Columbus, OH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lorain, OH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | Stein Hospicearea support | $7,500 |
| OHgo Sandusky, OH | School Food Pantry program | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,277,534 | $357,098 | $278,504 | $230,500 | 18 | $242,231 | $329,525 | $211,053 |
| 2024 | $3,196,006 | $334,940 | $281,351 | $234,800 | 14 | $245,199 | $305,320 | $202,550 |
| 2023 | $3,150,721 | $286,669 | $258,037 | $215,800 | 15 | $229,940 | $259,272 | $190,123 |
| 2022 | $3,123,195 | $134,919 | $211,544 | $168,485 | 16 | $181,712 | $105,787 | $191,254 |
| 2021 | $3,201,266 | $409,922 | $249,437 | $199,304 | 23 | $210,228 | $309,871 | $215,924 |
| 2020 | $3,043,411 | $195,736 | $211,270 | $172,650 | 21 | — | $100,806 | $182,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 filing describes its general grant restrictions as benefiting ailing youth, ailing aged, and medical research. Grants listed in that filing include support for operations, food-related programs, patient services, arts programs, and services for children and families.
Among the grantees, Children’s Hunger Alliance describes its mission as overcoming food insecurity by ensuring children in Ohio have consistent access to nutritious meals year-round. OHgo says it inspires lifelong community contributors through acts of kindness, delivery of goods to disadvantaged children, and local learning experiences. The Erie County Community Foundation describes its mission as enriching quality of life in Erie County and Sandusky by developing a permanent endowment and responding to community needs. Firelands Historical Society says it promotes and preserves the history and genealogy of the Firelands area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $230,500 through 18 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest listed grants included $60,000 to CAC of Erie Huron & Richland Counties for its Parents as Teachers Program, $32,000 to Firelands Symphony Orchestra for its 2025–2026 concerts and related programs, $30,000 to CASA (EC Court Appointed Special Advocate) for operations, and $20,000 to Kinship Inc for general operations.
Other listed awards included $15,000 to Erie County Board of Development Disabilities for operations; $10,000 each to Project I Am Foundation, Children’s Hunger Alliance, and Second Harvest Food Bank; and $7,500 each to Hospice of Western Reserve and OHgo. The foundation also gave $3,000 to Erie County Community Foundation and $2,500 to Firelands Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcia L Goff as president and trustee, Martin E Goff as vice president and trustee, David F Goff as treasurer and trustee, and Mary Jane S Hill as secretary and trustee.
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation is led by Marcia L Goff, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia L Goff
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin E Goff
V President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David F Goff
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane S Hill
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation
How much does Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation give each year?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation gave $231K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 14 grants.
What is Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,806, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation give grants?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandusky, OH (11 grants) and Lorain, OH (2 grants).
Does Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants).
Who are Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CAC of Erie Huron & Richland Counties ($60,000), Firelands Symphony Orchestra ($32,000) and CASA (EC Court Appointed Special Advocate) ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 filing describes its general grant restrictions as benefiting ailing youth, ailing aged, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation?
The 2025 filing names Mary Jane S Hill as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's EIN?
Sam S Stein and Rose Stein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1406795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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