The Stainfeld Family Foundation
The Stainfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 16 grants totaling $127,530 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as community assistance, libraries, education, and support for Israel.
The Stainfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stainfeld Family Foundation gave $128K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,530
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,971
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,065
- Total assets
- $4,531
- -88.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% 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 Stainfeld Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stainfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya Inc ($16K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (50%), Florida (31%), Washington, DC (11%), and California (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stainfeld Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2024) to $162K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Friends of the Scarsdale Library Inc Scarsdale, NY | Donation for Garden Redesign | $15,000 |
| Fundacion Tzedaka USA Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Keren Hayesod Uruguay | $15,000 |
| Amigos Del Hogar De Ancianos Israelita Del Uruguay New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| B Nai B Rith Washington, DC | Earmarked for B'nai Brith Israel | $10,000 |
| Stanford University - GSB Stanford, CA | Business School Fund Pledge reference number 2100409177 | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel Center of White Plains White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $8,130 |
| Reaching U a Foundation for Uruguay Key Biscayne, FL | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported that its $127,530 in distributions from sources other than current income equaled at least 25% of its beginning-of-year net assets, which it reported as $40,822.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,531 | $100,193 | $136,484 | $127,530 | 16 | $135,695 | — | $3,179 |
| 2023 | $40,822 | $84 | $144,471 | $136,054 | 15 | $144,386 | — | $7,205 |
| 2022 | $185,209 | $44 | $171,063 | $162,244 | 14 | $170,912 | — | $15,154 |
| 2021 | $356,228 | $13,798 | $151,096 | $143,898 | 12 | $151,016 | $2,728 | $23,030 |
| 2020 | $493,526 | $500,026 | $6,500 | — | — | — | $26 | $531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stainfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Fundación Tzedaka USA describes its mission as helping members of the Jewish community escape poverty through basic assistance and social initiatives. Friends of the Scarsdale Library says it supports library programs and museum passes, and coordinates campaigns for library renovations and expansion. Reaching U describes its work as strengthening educational initiatives for Uruguayans living in poverty.
Other grantees describe work that includes building a secure Jewish future and supporting older adults and disaster-affected people (B’nai B’rith); providing health, well-being, and education support for Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces); and helping under-resourced small businesses through customized support (The Acceleration Project).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $127,530. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median grant of $7,065. Selected grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denisse Norman as a director; Alvaro Stainfeld as a director, president, and secretary; and Nicolas Stainfeld as a director and treasurer.
The Stainfeld Family Foundation is led by Alvaro Stainfeld, Director, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alvaro Stainfeld
Director, President & Secretary
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denisse Norman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Stainfeld
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
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 Stainfeld Family Foundation
How much does The Stainfeld Family Foundation give each year?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation gave $128K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 15 grants.
What is The Stainfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,065, and its average grant was $7,971, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stainfeld Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Stainfeld Family Foundation give grants?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Scarsdale, NY (2 grants).
Does The Stainfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Stainfeld Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stainfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Escuela Integral Hebreo Uruguaya Inc ($16,000), Friends of the Scarsdale Library Inc ($15,000) and Fundacion Tzedaka USA Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stainfeld Family Foundation?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stainfeld Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Fundación Tzedaka USA describes its mission as helping members of the Jewish community escape poverty through basic assistance and social initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stainfeld Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 The Stainfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stainfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4102323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stainfeld 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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