The Stainman Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-3980213

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.

Key facts about The Stainman Family Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
13-3980213
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,461,100
Grants made (2024)
82
Average grant
$30,013
Median grant
$14,250
New grantees (estimate)
10% first-time grantees (8 of 82, 2024)
Total assets
$23,318,837
Primary geography
New York (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$23.3M

-3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

+10.8% YoY

Grant Count

82

-12.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+27.0% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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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

22states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkWashingtonBronxBrooklynBurlingtonAtlantaCatskillChadds FordChapel HillMountainvilleShelburneWatertownBarreHoustonMetuchenMinneapolisNorth HeroWinooskiAustinCasper

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M96 grants2020 75 grants2021 86 grants2022 94 grants2023 82 grants2024

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.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

International Rescue Committee: $205KInternational Rescue Committee$205KDoctors Without Borders: $150KDoctors Without Borders$150KAmnesty International: $135KAmnesty International$135KCare: $125KCare$125KDNDI North America: $100KDNDI North America$100KNaral Foundation: $100KNaral Foundation$100KPeople for the American Way: $100KPeople for the American Way$100KXavier Mission: $84KXavier Mission$84KOpportunity Network: $75KOpportunity Network$75KThe Public Theater: $75KThe Public Theater$75K

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

379<$50K26$50–100K27$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 379 grants of 433 (88%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Rescue Committee New York, NYGeneral$205,000
Doctors Without Borders New York, NYGeneral$150,000
Amnesty International New York, NYGeneral$135,000
Care Atlanta, GAGeneral$125,000
DNDI North America New York, NYGeneral$100,000
Naral Foundation New York, NYGeneral$100,000
People for the American Way Washington, DCGeneral$100,000
Xavier Mission New York, NYGeneral$84,000
Opportunity Network New York, NYGeneral$75,000
The Public Theater New York, NYGeneral$75,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $23,318,837 $1,615,942 $2,567,431 $2,461,100
2023 $24,052,540 $2,267,718 $2,270,633 $2,221,350
2022 $23,169,310 $6,842,462 $2,316,862 $2,166,850
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$23,318,837$24,052,540$23,169,310
Revenue$1,615,942$2,267,718$6,842,462
Expenses$2,567,431$2,270,633$2,316,862
Qualifying Distributions$2,464,582$2,225,016$2,172,541
Net Investment Income$1,697,434$1,633,785$6,068,707
Distributable Amount$1,401,455$1,307,614$1,244,485

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: Co Arthur J Stainman 320 E 72 St, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 697-1000

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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