The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable is a private foundation located in Kinnelon, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in New York.
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable at a glance
In short: The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable gave $381K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,925
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,093
- -74.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $244,947
- +89.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable
- 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: 135 Sawmill Road 8, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Phone: (973) 402-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Sinai Health System Institute for Liver Medicine ($150K). Together the top 10 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable gives
- Giving grew 662% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $381K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $381K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Sinai Health System Institute for Liver Medicine New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| The Spence School Brizendine Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Frick Collection New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,300 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Met Museum of Art New York NY New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $300 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $300 |
| Gabriel's Angels Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $275 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant in Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $250 |
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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 | $244,947 | $499,475 | $384,008 | $380,925 | 10 | $380,925 | $301,651 | $6,162 |
| 2024 | $129,480 | $245,194 | $301,887 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,050 | $204,384 | $9,509 |
| 2023 | $186,173 | $411,858 | $250,004 | $250,000 | 2 | $250,000 | $124,572 | $3,663 |
| 2022 | $24,319 | $60,026 | $50,003 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $23 | $1,176 |
| 2021 | $14,296 | $100,000 | $115,002 | $115,000 | 2 | $115,000 | — | $2,541 |
| 2020 | $27,219 | $210,000 | $266,000 | $266,000 | 2 | — | — | $3,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $380,925. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $150,000, with a median of $900. Its largest reported grants were $150,000 to Mt Sinai Health System Institute for Liver Medicine, $125,000 to The Spence School Brizendine Fund, and $100,000 to Icahn School of Medicine. Other listed recipients included UNICEF USA ($3,000), the Frick Collection ($1,300), and the Museum of Modern Art ($500). The grants were reported as unrestricted support for the recipients’ exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Ho, Howard Ho, Joy Ho, and Stanley Ho as trustees.
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable
How much does The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable give each year?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable gave $381K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 2 grants.
What is The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's typical grant size?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $900, and its average grant was $38,093, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable give grants?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's largest grantees?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Sinai Health System Institute for Liver Medicine ($150,000), The Spence School Brizendine Fund ($125,000) and Icahn School of Medicine ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable reported $245K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $381K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable?
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 Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's EIN?
The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1823969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stanley and Joy Ho Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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