Staenberg Family Foundation
The Staenberg Family Foundation is a public charity based in Saint Louis, Missouri, formed in 2004. It is organized for the benefit of, and is operated, supervised, and controlled by, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Its stated purpose is to support charitable, social welfare, cultural, educational, and philanthropic organizations, including those serving the metropolitan St. Louis area.
Staenberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Staenberg Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Missouri. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,369,400
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,669
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,597,973
- -10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (15 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Staenberg Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Millstone Campus Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 442-3857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Staenberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryville University ($378K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 114 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 14% to Colorado, 4% to New York, and 1% each to the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Staenberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 26 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $309K (2022) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryville University Saint Louis, MO | Older Adult Services Support | $378,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Miami Gala | $293,600 |
| JEWISHColorado Denver, CO | General Support | $180,000 |
| Municipal Theater Association of St Louis (MUNY) Saint Louis, MO | Presenting Sponsor Fiddler on the Roof | $120,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women St Louis Section Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $92,500 |
| Cancer Supports Community St Louis Saint Louis, MO | 2024 Annual Campaign | $50,000 |
| Be the Narrative Saint Louis, MO | "This Is A Win/Win! matching campaign" | $36,000 |
| Epstein Hebrew Academy Saint Louis, MO | Dues | $27,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Holocaust Education Program | $27,000 |
| Esther Miller Bais Yaakov Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,597,973 | $1,018,651 | $1,671,349 | $1,369,400 | 26 | $311,898 |
| 2023 | $11,771,888 | $960,600 | $2,091,295 | $1,853,000 | 28 | $-52,343 |
| 2022 | $12,292,473 | $1,424,570 | $744,792 | $308,958 | 15 | $63,179 |
| 2021 | $12,900,413 | $950,946 | $1,176,439 | $867,100 | 21 | $331,311 |
| 2020 | $13,761,832 | $1,448,889 | $1,978,200 | $1,679,441 | 24 | $438,300 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to collect and hold contributions for the benefit of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and to support general and Jewish charitable, social welfare, cultural, educational, and philanthropic organizations in the metropolitan St. Louis area.
Its 2024 grants included support for older adult services, a Jewish Federation gala, general support, arts programming, cancer support, Holocaust education, and humanitarian aid. Among the grantees, Be the Narrative says its programs connect Jewish and non-Jewish peers to develop leaders and reduce prejudice. JEWISHColorado says it works to convene, connect, invest in, and protect Jewish life in Colorado, Israel, and around the world. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $1,369,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $378,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included Maryville University ($378,000 for Older Adult Services Support), Jewish Federation of St Louis ($293,600 for Miami Gala), JEWISHColorado ($180,000 for general support), Municipal Theater Association of St Louis (MUNY) ($120,000 for presenting sponsor support for *Fiddler on the Roof*), and National Council of Jewish Women St Louis Section ($92,500 for general support).
The board reviews grant applications against designated criteria before approval. After approval, the board receives updates on program progress through a grantee presentation or an annual progress report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Staenberg as president and Bob Millstone, Brian Herstig, Carol Staenberg, and Todd Siwak as directors. Karen Sher and Melinda Sharp are listed as former officers.
Staenberg Family Foundation is led by Michael H. Staenberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael H. Staenberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Staenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Siwak
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Herstig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Millstone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda L. Sharp
Former Officer
Treasurer → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Sher
Former Officer
Secretary → Former Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Millstone (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mindee Fredman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Don Hannon (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Staenberg Family Foundation
How much does Staenberg Family Foundation give each year?
Staenberg Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 28 grants.
What is Staenberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Staenberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $52,669, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Staenberg Family Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Staenberg Family Foundation give grants?
Staenberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (17 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Staenberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Staenberg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Staenberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Staenberg Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maryville University ($378,000), Jewish Federation of St Louis ($293,600) and JEWISHColorado ($180,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Staenberg Family Foundation?
Staenberg Family Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Staenberg Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to collect and hold contributions for the benefit of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and to support general and Jewish charitable, social welfare, cultural, educational, and philanthropic organizations in the metropolitan St. Louis area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Staenberg Family Foundation?
Staenberg Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Staenberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Staenberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2055339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Staenberg Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/staenberg-family-foundation-morg_00b98acd91464575a77e5e096cb96e08
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