Stonbely Family Foundation
The Stonbely Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian relief, family services, food assistance, and the arts.
Stonbely Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stonbely Family Foundation gave $21K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,500
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,577
- -64.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,234,341
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Stonbely Family 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: 365 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 503-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stonbely Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clarion Music Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Connecticut, 7% to Iowa, 2% to New Jersey, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stonbely Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $21K (2024) to $118K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion Music Center New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $5,000 |
| Andrew's Army in Support of Chop Norwalk, CT | To Further Donee's Purpose | $2,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Intl Rescue Committee New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services Tipton, IA | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army of Greater NY New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Hospitality Committee for Un New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption New York, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,000 |
| NYU Perlutter Cancer Center Mineola, NY | To Further Donee's Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,234,341 | $212,914 | $427,944 | $20,500 | 13 | $418,963 | $81,763 | $39,046 |
| 2023 | $1,129,248 | $325,167 | $453,525 | $26,300 | 6 | $404,687 | $95,289 | $35,671 |
| 2022 | $1,257,272 | $560,726 | $112,008 | $29,750 | 11 | $97,013 | $62,753 | $49,535 |
| 2021 | $819,056 | $378,696 | $89,374 | $61,000 | 17 | $75,250 | $48,624 | $53,541 |
| 2020 | $853,012 | $32,934 | $130,482 | $118,260 | 26 | — | $26,162 | $38,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stonbely Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. Little Sisters of the Assumption Family says it supports vulnerable families and children with food, healthcare, education, and safe housing. The Hospitality Committee for United says it promotes understanding and friendly ties between the UN diplomatic community and New Yorkers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $20,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among its reported 2024 grants were $5,000 to Clarion Music Center; $2,500 to Andrew’s Army in Support of CHOP; $1,500 each to Little Sisters of the Assumption, the International Rescue Committee, Catholic Relief Services, Salvation Army of Greater NY, Doctors Without Borders, and Hospitality Committee for UN; and $1,000 each to NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center and World Food Program. Little Sisters of the Assumption also received a separate $1,000 grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Stonbely as president; Christine B. Stonbely as vice president; Jonathan J. Stonbely, George E. Stonbely, and Peter T. Stonbely as directors; and Bank of America NA as agent.
Stonbely Family Foundation is led by George E. Stonbely, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George E. Stonbely
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan J. Stonbely
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter T. Stonbely
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine B. Stonbely
Vice President
V. President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America NA
Agent for Fi
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2022) — Agent for Fiduciary
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 Stonbely Family Foundation
How much does Stonbely Family Foundation give each year?
Stonbely Family Foundation gave $21K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 6 grants.
What is Stonbely Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stonbely Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,577, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stonbely Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Stonbely Family Foundation give grants?
Stonbely Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Stonbely Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Stonbely Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Donee's Purpose" (13 grants).
Who are Stonbely Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stonbely Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clarion Music Center ($5,000), Andrew's Army in Support of Chop ($2,500) and Little Sisters of the Assumption ($2,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stonbely Family Foundation?
Stonbely Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stonbely Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stonbely Family 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 ↑
What is Stonbely Family Foundation's EIN?
Stonbely Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3845884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stonbely Family 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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