The J R Stein Family Foundation
The J R Stein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grants included recipients in the arts, healthcare, animal welfare, and other fields.
The J R Stein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The J R Stein Family Foundation gave $152K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,527
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,859
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $1,565,503
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 The J R Stein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Washington St 200, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 629-0900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J R Stein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center Theatre Group ($49K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 254 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to New Jersey, 2% each to Maryland and Florida, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The J R Stein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 53 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $233; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $243 repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 $103K (2021) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Theatre Group Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $48,890 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $31,712 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue Malibu, CA | Unrestricted | $13,782 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sheba Medical Center Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,200 |
| Animal Recovery Mission Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,757 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign Belmont, CA | Unrestricted | $2,707 |
| World Jewish Congress Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,565,503 | $204,467 | $196,494 | $151,527 | 53 | $169,370 | $179,143 | $130,212 |
| 2023 | $1,557,530 | $130,185 | $151,119 | $118,006 | 47 | $126,833 | $130,207 | $123,486 |
| 2022 | $1,578,464 | $108,004 | $149,305 | $112,693 | 53 | $124,354 | $85,053 | $126,686 |
| 2021 | $1,619,765 | $159,024 | $142,575 | $103,265 | 46 | $116,441 | $135,390 | $128,363 |
| 2020 | $1,603,316 | $161,491 | $144,017 | $117,551 | 55 | — | $141,518 | $116,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J R Stein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 included arts organizations, medical institutions, Jewish organizations, and animal welfare groups. For example, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association describes its work as offering performances, media initiatives, and learning programs intended to inspire and strengthen communities. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says its mission includes providing healthcare, advancing research and education, and improving community health. Animal Recovery Mission describes its mission as defending animal welfare and preventing suffering caused by inhumane practices.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $151,527. Grants ranged from $10 to $48,890, with a median of $200. The largest grants included $48,890 to Center Theatre Group, $31,712 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, $20,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, $13,782 to Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, and $10,000 to Rutgers University Foundation. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Judie Stein Friedman is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The J R Stein Family Foundation is led by Judie Stein Friedman, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judie Stein Friedman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 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 J R Stein Family Foundation
How much does The J R Stein Family Foundation give each year?
The J R Stein Family Foundation gave $152K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 47 grants.
What is The J R Stein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The J R Stein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $2,859, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J R Stein Family Foundation that year got $233 on average.
Where does The J R Stein Family Foundation give grants?
The J R Stein Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The J R Stein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The J R Stein Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The J R Stein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The J R Stein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center Theatre Group ($48,890), Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($31,712) and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J R Stein Family Foundation?
The J R Stein Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The J R Stein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included arts organizations, medical institutions, Jewish organizations, and animal welfare groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J R Stein Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The J R Stein Family Foundation's EIN?
The J R Stein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3261176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The J R Stein 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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