The Stable Foundation Inc
The Stable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports 46 grants totaling $80,480, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations including schools, cultural institutions, public media, and community organizations.
The Stable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stable Foundation Inc gave $80K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,480
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,750
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $565,017
- +4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (14 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 The Stable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing listed no special form and no restrictions on awards at that time.
- Review Cycle
- None at this time, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None at this time, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Deanne Bosnak
Mailing address: 6280 West 3Rd Street Apt 230, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 933-3149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Larchmont Public Charter School ($26K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 261 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 77% of grant dollars and New York organizations received 14%. The remaining reported shares went to New Jersey (3%), Massachusetts (2%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 46 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $913; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $328 first-time, $550 repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2019) to $82K (2024). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larchmont Public Charter School Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $25,939 |
| Campbell Hall North Hollywood, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Lafd Foundation Historical Society Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Long Island Children's Museum Garden City, NY | General Fund | $5,170 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $4,089 |
| PBS Socal Koctv Costa Mesa, CA | General Fund | $4,016 |
| Ruskin Group Theatre CO Santa Monica, CA | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Unite for Health Garfield, NJ | General Fund | $2,180 |
| Essential Partners Cambridge, MA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| One to World Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $565,017 | $122,988 | $99,063 | $80,480 | 46 | $84,119 | $108,044 | $56,467 |
| 2024 | $541,092 | $49,061 | $97,464 | $81,659 | 43 | $86,379 | $37,976 | $55,414 |
| 2023 | $589,495 | $50,382 | $73,497 | $59,913 | 55 | $63,378 | $40,263 | $50,509 |
| 2022 | $612,610 | $26,987 | $73,676 | $53,048 | 57 | $57,139 | $16,892 | $55,397 |
| 2021 | $659,299 | $282,528 | $81,705 | $68,999 | 60 | $72,352 | $277,103 | $55,521 |
| 2020 | $458,476 | $173,178 | $69,988 | $65,132 | 70 | — | $172,509 | $48,696 |
| 2019 | $355,286 | $57,687 | $51,483 | $47,090 | 53 | — | $57,496 | $40,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available statements do not specify a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Long Island Children's Museum describes its work as connecting children and caregivers to wonder, imagination, and exploration. Essential Partners says it helps people build relationships across differences to address community challenges, while One To World says it fosters intercultural understanding through face-to-face experiences. The NVLD Project describes its work as raising awareness and developing support and solutions for people with non-verbal learning disability. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $80,480. Awards ranged from $75 to $25,939, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed grants included $25,939 to Larchmont Public Charter School, $10,000 to Campbell Hall, and $6,000 to LAFD Foundation Historical Society. Each was listed for general fund support. Other grants included $5,170 to Long Island Children's Museum, $4,016 to PBS SoCal KOCTV, and $3,500 to Ruskin Group Theatre Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deanne Bosnak as President, David Bosnak as Vice President, and Learka Bosnak as Clerk.
The Stable Foundation Inc is led by Deanne Bosnak, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deanne Bosnak
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bosnak
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Learka Bosnak
Clerk
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Stable Foundation Inc
How much does The Stable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stable Foundation Inc gave $80K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 43 grants.
What is The Stable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,750, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stable Foundation Inc that year got $913 on average.
Where does The Stable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stable Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), North Hollywood, CA (2 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does The Stable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Larchmont Public Charter School ($25,939), Campbell Hall ($10,000) and Lafd Foundation Historical Society ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stable Foundation Inc?
The Stable Foundation Inc reported $565K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stable Foundation Inc fund?
The available statements do not specify a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Long Island Children's Museum describes its work as connecting children and caregivers to wonder, imagination, and exploration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stable Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3178007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Stable Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Stable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stable-foundation-inc-morg_ae368c98b29f4428b0578bd4ec2ebdc9
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