Stuntz Family Foundation
Stuntz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 55 grants totaling $575,986, supporting organizations including public media, museums, humanitarian and hunger-relief organizations, schools, and other charitable organizations.
Stuntz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stuntz Family Foundation gave $576K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $575,986
- +137.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,472
- +64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,514,915
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (21 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Stuntz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Eisneramper 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 949-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stuntz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Air and Space Museum ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $387K.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 238 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in Washington, DC. Massachusetts, New Mexico, and California each accounted for 2%, 2%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stuntz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 46 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $242K (2023) to $576K (2024). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| Robin Hood Purchase, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| NY Public Radio New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cornell Brooks School Annual Fund Albany, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY | General Support | $12,486 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,514,915 | $755,768 | $705,091 | $575,986 | 55 | $599,362 | $626,683 | $589,304 |
| 2023 | $6,456,981 | $999,922 | $361,479 | $242,381 | 38 | $254,681 | $40,646 | $562,057 |
| 2022 | $5,820,713 | $700,286 | $585,155 | $487,750 | 52 | $492,055 | $579,319 | $522,915 |
| 2021 | $5,702,214 | $528,287 | $397,651 | $258,360 | 47 | — | $432,630 | $510,995 |
| 2020 | $5,598,335 | $640,192 | $476,206 | $386,425 | 46 | — | $557,789 | $471,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stuntz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $589K 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 grants include support for organizations working in different areas. For example, New York Public Radio describes its mission as making “the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful” through audio programming rooted in New York. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Feeding Westchester describes its work as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to address hunger in Westchester County. Mamaroneck Schools Foundation says its grants benefit students of the Mamaroneck Union Free Schools; the American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as advancing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $575,986. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest listed grants were $75,000 to New York Public Radio, $50,000 each to two entries for the National Air and Space Museum, $35,000 each to two Robin Hood entries, and $25,000 to World Central Kitchen. The listed grants were designated for general support.
The foundation also reported 38 grants totaling $242,381 in 2023 and 52 grants totaling $487,750 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayo S Stuntz Jr as president and Elizabeth Stuntz as director.
Stuntz Family Foundation is led by Mayo S. Stuntz Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayo S. Stuntz Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Stuntz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Stuntz Family Foundation
How much does Stuntz Family Foundation give each year?
Stuntz Family Foundation gave $576K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $242K across 38 grants.
What is Stuntz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stuntz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,472, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stuntz Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Stuntz Family Foundation give grants?
Stuntz Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Purchase, NY (3 grants) and Larchmont, NY (3 grants).
Does Stuntz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stuntz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stuntz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stuntz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Air and Space Museum ($100,000 across 2 grants), New York Public Radio ($75,000) and Robin Hood ($70,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stuntz Family Foundation?
Stuntz Family Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $599K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $589K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stuntz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stuntz Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing 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 Stuntz Family Foundation's EIN?
Stuntz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3979253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stuntz 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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Grantable. (2026). Stuntz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stuntz-family-foundation-morg_85bae67531f14acc8c3685b9a42ecd2c
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