Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. It makes grants to charitable causes, with its stated goal of promoting community efforts in health, justice, animal care, and education, especially programs supporting children and young adults and current and former members of the military and veteran groups.
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 149 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,784,448
- Grants made (2024)
- 149
- Average grant
- $18,688
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $56,370,373
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (51 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be submitted in writing to Steven A Silverstein and include a detailed description of the charitable organization, its charitable purposes, and how the funds would be used. Applicants should also provide materials demonstrating the need for the funds and the intended benefit. The foundation states that it has no specific restrictions on awards and supports worthwhile causes in its stated focus areas.
- Review Cycle
- None; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Deadline
- None; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven A Silverstein
Mailing address: 1551 N Tustin Ave Ste 900, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 547-2462
Website: https://swefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph Hospital Foundation ($265K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($91,341), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
402 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 338 grants of 402 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in an individual recipient, California. In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to New York, 5% to Nevada, 3% to Texas, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 149 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 104 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $20K repeat.
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $2.0M (2021) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 149 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation Rockville Ctr, NY | Catholic Health Care to the Communities. | $265,000 |
| Lundquist Institute Torrance, CA | To engage in biomedical research, educate & provide community health services | $200,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Providing care, innovative research and vital education focused on eliminating cancer. | $174,167 |
| You Were Worth It Foundation Irvine, CA | Take veterans on returns to battlefields & have them share their military experiences with schools & civic organizations. | $135,690 |
| Mob Museum Las Vegas, NV | Educational program for local high school students. To advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. | $125,044 |
| Veteran's Legal Institute Santa Ana, CA | Provides pro bono legal assistance to veterans, active service members & reservists in Orange county | $87,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Advancing the mission of hoag memorial hospital through meaningful & inspirational philanthropic partnerships | $77,500 |
| Honor Flight Southland Dove Canyon, CA | Honor America's veterans by transporting the to washington dc to visit & refelct at their memorials. | $75,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | Support clinical & nonclinical services, medical education & research in pediatrics at children's hospital of orange | $70,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. | $65,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,370,373 | $3,166,838 | $3,539,992 | $2,784,448 | 149 | $2,809,763 | $2,838,253 | $2,678,610 |
| 2022 | $56,334,848 | $2,106,264 | $7,370,518 | $2,531,860 | 98 | $2,550,719 | $1,628,766 | $2,794,071 |
| 2021 | $61,245,602 | $10,242,699 | $2,277,940 | $1,957,861 | 80 | $1,962,655 | $9,034,351 | $2,515,324 |
| 2020 | $49,488,047 | $1,899,844 | $3,236,014 | $2,163,771 | 75 | — | $1,846,058 | $2,280,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it was created to provide grants to worthwhile causes and seeks to promote community efforts in health, justice, animal care, and education. It particularly emphasizes programs supporting children and young adults, as well as current and former members of the military and veteran groups.
Its 2024 grants included support for health and biomedical research, children’s services, veterans’ legal assistance and programs, education, and community services. Grantee descriptions provide examples: the Veterans Legal Institute says it provides pro bono legal assistance to current and former service members; CHOC Foundation says it supports pediatric services, medical education, and research; and Honor Flight Southland says it transports veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 149 grants totaling $2,784,448. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $265,000, with a median of $6,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $265,000 to St Joseph Hospital Foundation for Catholic health care; $200,000 to the Lundquist Institute for biomedical research, education, and community health services; $174,167 to City of Hope for care, research, and education focused on eliminating cancer; and $135,690 to You Were Worth It Foundation for veteran battlefield visits and educational outreach. Other notable awards included $87,000 to Veterans Legal Institute, $77,500 to Hoag Hospital Foundation, $75,000 to Honor Flight Southland, and $70,000 to CHOC Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven A Silverstein as president and Lawrence C Felix as secretary/treasurer.
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc is led by Steven A. Silverstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven A. Silverstein
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence C. Felix
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc
How much does Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc give each year?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc gave $2.8M across 149 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $18,688, across 149 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc give grants?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Nevada (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, TX (8 grants), Santa Ana, CA (7 grants), Newport Beach, CA (4 grants) and Irvine, CA (3 grants).
Does Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 149) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (40 grants) and "Scholarship Program" (4 grants).
Who are Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph Hospital Foundation ($265,000), Lundquist Institute ($200,000) and City of Hope ($174,167), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($91,341), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc reported $56.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it was created to provide grants to worthwhile causes and seeks to promote community efforts in health, justice, animal care, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3198081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
The Orange County Community Foundation supports a wide range of causes, including human services, education, health, arts, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County and also beyond. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$743.6M
Grants
975
Total Given
$120.4M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, democracy, gender equity, racial justice, and efforts to strengthen nonprofits and philanthropy, with work spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, and locations including East and West Africa and Mexico. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $150,000, though amounts varied widely. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but sometimes invites proposals through open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stanley-w-ekstrom-foundation-inc-morg_f902af62603e4fb6a8562fdc8c685acf
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_203198081_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/stanley-w-ekstrom-foundation-inc-morg_f902af62603e4fb6a8562fdc8c685acf},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?