The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $28.
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,690
- +1169.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,345
- +534.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,345
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhondas Kiss ($13K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation gives
- Giving grew 535% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1K (2023) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhondas Kiss Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $12,671 |
| Stefanski Family Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purpose | $19 |
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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 | — | $28 | $13,230 | $12,690 | 2 | $13,221 | $28 | $30 |
| 2023 | $13,203 | $624 | $1,003 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $624 | $652 |
| 2022 | $13,582 | $181 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $181 | $727 |
| 2021 | $16,401 | $2 | $2,258 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,256 | $2 | $895 |
| 2020 | $18,657 | $116 | $50,351 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $116 | $1,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation is led by Marc A. Stefanski, President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc A. Stefanski
President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Floyd E. Stefanski
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation
How much does The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation give each year?
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation operate?
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation's EIN?
The Ben S and Gerome R Stefanski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2372000. 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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