Stuart & Martha Bindeman
Stuart & Martha Bindeman is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $86,200 through 10 grants, all listed as general operating support; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Stuart & Martha Bindeman at a glance
In short: Stuart & Martha Bindeman gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Georgia. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,200
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,620
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,050
- Total assets
- $1,049,928
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stuart & Martha Bindeman
- 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: 5610 Wisconsin Ave 1607, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 332-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stuart & Martha Bindeman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Fertility Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 46% to recipients in Georgia, 32% in Virginia, 9% in Connecticut, 7% in Washington, DC, and 3% in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stuart & Martha Bindeman open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $102K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Fertility Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Signature Theatre Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Capital Jewish Museum Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $3,600 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Camp No Limits Wales, ME | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Running Strong for American Indian Youth Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Operating Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,049,928 | $117,621 | $97,061 | $86,200 | 10 | $90,719 | $111,279 | $89,015 |
| 2024 | $1,029,368 | $64,004 | $87,972 | $70,500 | 13 | $79,900 | $61,427 | $84,643 |
| 2023 | $1,053,336 | $471,008 | $112,621 | $101,800 | 11 | $106,800 | $468,919 | $72,896 |
| 2022 | $698,797 | $89,062 | $75,496 | $66,500 | 8 | $69,000 | $86,566 | $82,934 |
| 2021 | $685,231 | $286,040 | $50,982 | $40,821 | 6 | $44,682 | $285,540 | $75,059 |
| 2020 | $450,173 | $281,380 | $48,996 | $41,281 | 6 | — | $278,675 | $54,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stuart & Martha Bindeman reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including fertility assistance, the arts, blood cancer, Coast Guard services, Jewish history and culture, emergency relief, and youth programs.
The Jewish Fertility Foundation describes its mission as providing financial assistance, emotional support, and infertility education to people struggling to build their families. The Coast Guard Foundation says it supports Coast Guard members through education, morale, wellness, and recognition programs, and provides grants to Coast Guard spouses for college degrees or professional certifications.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $86,200 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $3,050. The largest grants were $25,000 each to Jewish Fertility Foundation and Signature Theatre, followed by $15,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and $7,500 to the Coast Guard Foundation. Other listed recipients included Capital Jewish Museum ($3,600); American Red Cross, Camp No Limits, Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Running Strong for American Indian Youth ($2,500 each); and Tunnel to Towers ($100). All were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart L. Bindeman as president, Jennifer L. Bindeman as secretary-treasurer, Julie Bindeman Belgard as vice president, and Cheryl Bindeman as a board member.
Stuart & Martha Bindeman is led by Stuart L. Bindeman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart L. Bindeman
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Bindeman
Secretary-Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bindeman Belgard
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Bindeman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold Zirkin (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stuart & Martha Bindeman
How much does Stuart & Martha Bindeman give each year?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 13 grants.
What is Stuart & Martha Bindeman's typical grant size?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman's median grant in 2025 was $3,050, and its average grant was $8,620, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stuart & Martha Bindeman that year got $5K on average.
Where does Stuart & Martha Bindeman give grants?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman's top state is Georgia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stuart & Martha Bindeman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stuart & Martha Bindeman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stuart & Martha Bindeman's largest grantees?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Fertility Foundation ($25,000), Signature Theatre ($25,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stuart & Martha Bindeman?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stuart & Martha Bindeman fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including fertility assistance, the arts, blood cancer, Coast Guard services, Jewish history and culture, emergency relief, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stuart & Martha Bindeman?
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 Stuart & Martha Bindeman's EIN?
Stuart & Martha Bindeman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7044169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stuart & Martha Bindeman 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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