Stephanie Kalman Foundation
The Stephanie Kalman Foundation is a private foundation based in Alamo, California. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down.
Stephanie Kalman Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephanie Kalman Foundation gave $691K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $46K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $691,310
- +1456.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $46,087
- +1145.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephanie Kalman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: (925) 930-6441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephanie Kalman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ms Gift Stephanie Giffen Donor Advised Fund ($651K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to recipients in California, and less than 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephanie Kalman Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $217K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 77% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $691K (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $691K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Gift Stephanie Giffen Donor Advised Fund New York City, NY | Benefit 501(C) Orgs | $650,710 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,500 |
| San Francisco Playhouse San Francisco, CA | Theater Company | $12,500 |
| Smuin Ballet San Francisco, CA | Dance Company | $2,500 |
| John Muir Land Trust Martinez, CA | Protects Open Space in Northern California | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet San Francisco, CA | Dance Company | $1,000 |
| Save Mount Diablo Walnut Creek, CA | Preserves Land Near Mount Diablo | $1,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Benefits University of Cal Berkeley | $500 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Art Museums | $300 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | PBS Television Station/NPR Radio Station | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $16,610 | $693,455 | $691,310 | 15 | $692,197 | $14,908 | $33,797 |
| 2021 | $588,029 | $46,821 | $47,324 | $44,410 | 12 | $45,217 | $44,264 | $37,715 |
| 2020 | $588,532 | $51,944 | $40,192 | $37,000 | 15 | — | $49,959 | $33,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephanie Kalman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for scholarships, performing arts, land preservation, media, museums, and a university. These examples describe the reported grants and do not establish a broader focus.
Among the grantees, San Francisco Playhouse describes its mission as sharing stories that uplift spirits, deepen self-awareness, and nurture compassionate community. John Muir Land Trust describes its work as protecting open spaces and wild lands. KQED says it serves Northern California with community-supported media, arts, and educational programming.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $691,310. The median grant was $500; grants ranged from $100 to $650,710. The largest reported grant was $650,710 to MS Gift Stephanie Giffen Donor Advised Fund in New York City, with the purpose listed as benefiting 501(c) organizations. Other notable grants included $20,000 to an individual recipient for college scholarships, $12,500 to San Francisco Playhouse, and $2,500 to Smuin Ballet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Bogolub was listed as director/trustee on the 2022 filing.
Stephanie Kalman Foundation is led by David Bogolub, Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Bogolub
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Stephanie Kalman Foundation
How much does Stephanie Kalman Foundation give each year?
Stephanie Kalman Foundation gave $691K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $44K across 12 grants.
What is Stephanie Kalman Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephanie Kalman Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $46,087, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephanie Kalman Foundation that year got $217K on average.
Where does Stephanie Kalman Foundation give grants?
Stephanie Kalman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants) and Gualala, CA (2 grants).
Does Stephanie Kalman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Stephanie Kalman Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Stephanie Kalman Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephanie Kalman Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Ms Gift Stephanie Giffen Donor Advised Fund ($650,710), San Francisco Playhouse ($12,500) and Smuin Ballet ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Stephanie Kalman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for scholarships, performing arts, land preservation, media, museums, and a university. These examples describe the reported grants and do not establish a broader focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephanie Kalman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Stephanie Kalman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Stephanie Kalman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stephanie Kalman Foundation's EIN?
Stephanie Kalman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7281209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Stephanie Kalman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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