The Abbott & Lila Stillman
The Abbott & Lila Stillman is a private foundation, based in Scarsdale, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $285K. Net investment income was $146K.
The Abbott & Lila Stillman at a glance
In short: The Abbott & Lila Stillman gave $285K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $285K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +163.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $285,000
- +163.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $285,000
- Total assets
- $2,751,881
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Abbott & Lila Stillman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See ($285K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Abbott & Lila Stillman gives
- Giving grew 2092% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached, NY | Various | $285,000 |
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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 | $2,751,881 | $356,571 | $303,050 | $285,000 | 1 | $285,000 | $146,130 | $159,074 |
| 2023 | $2,698,360 | $812,702 | $111,988 | $108,000 | 1 | $108,000 | $601,323 | $132,842 |
| 2022 | $1,997,646 | $258,346 | $93,724 | $85,000 | 1 | $85,000 | $47,231 | $124,880 |
| 2021 | $1,833,024 | $876,163 | $16,198 | $13,000 | 2 | $13,000 | $241,078 | $85,512 |
| 2020 | $973,059 | $246,764 | $69,737 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $29,636 | $63,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abbott & Lila Stillman reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abbott & Lila Stillman is led by Abbott Stillman, Co-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abbott Stillman
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lila Stillman
Co-President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Abbott & Lila Stillman
How much does The Abbott & Lila Stillman give each year?
The Abbott & Lila Stillman gave $285K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 1 grant.
How large is The Abbott & Lila Stillman?
The Abbott & Lila Stillman reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Abbott & Lila Stillman operate?
The Abbott & Lila Stillman has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is The Abbott & Lila Stillman's EIN?
The Abbott & Lila Stillman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3713174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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