The Stainman Family Foundation Inc
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 82 grants totaling $2,461,100, supporting organizations working in areas including humanitarian response, community services, advocacy, health, and the arts.
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stainman Family Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,461,100
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,013
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $23,318,837
- -3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (8 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Stainman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Arthur J Stainman 320 E 72 St, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 697-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stainman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($205K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
433 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 379 grants of 433 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, 5% to Georgia, 2% to Wyoming, and 1% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stainman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 82 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 176% 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 $1.2M (2020) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General | $205,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Amnesty International New York, NY | General | $135,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | General | $125,000 |
| DNDI North America New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Naral Foundation New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| People for the American Way Washington, DC | General | $100,000 |
| Xavier Mission New York, NY | General | $84,000 |
| Opportunity Network New York, NY | General | $75,000 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | General | $75,000 |
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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 | $23,318,837 | $1,615,942 | $2,567,431 | $2,461,100 | 82 | $2,464,582 | $1,697,434 | $1,401,455 |
| 2023 | $24,052,540 | $2,267,718 | $2,270,633 | $2,221,350 | 94 | $2,225,016 | $1,633,785 | $1,307,614 |
| 2022 | $23,169,310 | $6,842,462 | $2,316,862 | $2,166,850 | 86 | $2,172,541 | $6,068,707 | $1,244,485 |
| 2021 | $18,643,710 | $3,358,853 | $1,335,250 | $1,264,978 | 75 | $1,271,432 | $3,103,947 | $1,170,900 |
| 2020 | $16,620,107 | $256,522 | $1,280,544 | $1,230,740 | 96 | — | $141,376 | $857,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stainman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included general-purpose support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; Xavier Mission says it provides food, clothing, life-skills training, and financial assistance to homeless and low-income people and families in the New York metro area. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. New York Common Pantry says it reduces hunger while promoting dignity, health, and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $2,461,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $205,000, with a median of $14,250. The largest grants included $205,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $150,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $135,000 to Amnesty International, and $125,000 to CARE. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to DNDI North America, NARAL Foundation, and People for the American Way; $84,000 to Xavier Mission; and $75,000 each to Opportunity Network, The Public Theater, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur J Stainman as president, Lois Stainman and Susan Stainman as vice presidents, and Evan Stainman as secretary.
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc is led by Arthur J. Stainman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur J. Stainman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lois Stainman
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Stainman
V. President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Evan Stainman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Stainman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Stainman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 94 grants.
What is The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,250, and its average grant was $30,013, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stainman Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Stainman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (46 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Bronx, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Stainman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($205,000), Doctors Without Borders ($150,000) and Amnesty International ($135,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stainman Family Foundation Inc?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc reported $23.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stainman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included general-purpose support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stainman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stainman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3980213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stainman Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Stainman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stainman-family-foundation-inc-morg_039fbe8f95bc474e8608eb418193fb4e
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