Stony Brook Foundation
Stony Brook Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It gave $23,500 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024, with listed recipients including arts, animal welfare, healthcare, education, and civic organizations.
Stony Brook Foundation at a glance
In short: Stony Brook Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,500
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,958
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $344,905
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% 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 Stony Brook Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 888 South Orange Ave Apt 3C, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (908) 420-7857
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stony Brook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Orchestra ($10K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%), Massachusetts (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stony Brook Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) 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 $500; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 211% 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 $24K (2024) to $74K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Wedu Tampa, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Urbanite Theater Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Art Center of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General | $500 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Education Fdtn of Sarasota Arlington, MA | General | $500 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Sarasota, FL | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344,905 | $17,538 | $47,036 | $23,500 | 12 | $39,000 | — | $18,511 |
| 2023 | $374,403 | $6,680 | $51,448 | $25,005 | 8 | $46,175 | — | $19,513 |
| 2022 | $419,171 | $7,307 | $94,967 | $74,201 | 8 | $89,201 | — | $22,309 |
| 2021 | $506,831 | $29,117 | $50,789 | $27,185 | 19 | $47,185 | $9,117 | $28,344 |
| 2020 | $528,503 | $10,791 | $56,576 | $30,455 | 13 | — | $5,887 | $26,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stony Brook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 went to organizations including Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Art Museum, Humane World for Animals, and the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County. Humane World for Animals describes its mission as tackling the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $23,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $750. The largest grants were $10,000 to Sarasota Orchestra, $5,000 to Sarasota Ballet, and $2,500 to Sarasota Art Museum. Each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen W Fillo as president and Jane Gould as vice president.
Stony Brook Foundation is led by Stephen W. Fillo, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen W. Fillo
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jane Gould
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$11K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Jane Gould (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stony Brook Foundation
How much does Stony Brook Foundation give each year?
Stony Brook Foundation gave $24K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 8 grants.
What is Stony Brook Foundation's typical grant size?
Stony Brook Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,958, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stony Brook Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Stony Brook Foundation give grants?
Stony Brook Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (8 grants).
Does Stony Brook Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stony Brook Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stony Brook Foundation's largest grantees?
Stony Brook Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sarasota Orchestra ($10,000), Sarasota Ballet ($5,000) and Sarasota Art Museum ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stony Brook Foundation?
Stony Brook Foundation reported $345K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stony Brook Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Art Museum, Humane World for Animals, and the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stony Brook Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stony Brook Foundation's EIN?
Stony Brook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2766098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stony Brook 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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