The Stanley & Joyce
The Stanley & Joyce is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing lists 77 grants totaling $2,548,452, primarily to California recipients.
The Stanley & Joyce at a glance
In short: The Stanley & Joyce gave $2.5M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,548,452
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,097
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,956,435
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (17 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Stanley & Joyce
- 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: 232 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 278-5333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanley & Joyce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($825K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
561 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 459 grants of 561 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Nevada received 3%, Washington, DC 2%, and New York and Georgia 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stanley & Joyce open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 58 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% 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 $2.5M (2024) to $5.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | To support the holocaust museum la which continues its mission to commemorate those who perished, honor those who survived, educate about the holocaust and inspire a more dignified and humane world. | $250,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | To support the holocaust museum la which continues its mission to commemorate those who perished, honor those who survived, educate about the holocaust and inspire a more dignified and humane world. | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To support childrens hospital los angeles, a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for children. | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To support childrens hospital los angeles, a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for children. | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To support childrens hospital los angeles, a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for children. | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To support childrens hospital los angeles, a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures for children. | $200,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA | To support vista del mar which provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in southern California to lead fulfilling lives. | $125,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA | To support vista del mar which provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in southern California to lead fulfilling lives. | $125,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA | To support vista del mar which provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in southern California to lead fulfilling lives. | $125,000 |
| Vista Del Mar Los Angeles, CA | To support vista del mar which provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in southern California to lead fulfilling lives. | $125,000 |
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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 | $30,956,435 | $2,593,570 | $1,616,068 | $2,548,452 | 77 | $3,002,229 | $2,139,120 | $1,538,566 |
| 2023 | $31,571,173 | $-331,272 | $1,909,037 | $2,716,264 | 85 | $3,169,488 | $716,902 | $1,634,038 |
| 2022 | $31,420,636 | $1,954,156 | $1,953,459 | $3,146,164 | 116 | $3,599,030 | $1,331,182 | $1,709,091 |
| 2021 | $36,007,896 | $3,096,002 | $4,331,309 | $3,468,163 | 113 | $3,926,420 | $2,553,467 | $2,043,646 |
| 2020 | $37,246,789 | $-657,574 | $6,318,512 | $5,446,950 | 170 | — | $895,172 | $2,141,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanley & Joyce reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 listed 2024 recipients include organizations with varied missions. For example, Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and their continued relevance, while Children’s Hospital Los Angeles describes itself as a not-for-profit pediatric health care organization. Vista Del Mar says it provides services to children, youth, and families in Southern California. Other 2024 grantees include Temple of the Arts, which says it promotes Judaism through music, art, drama, and film; Concern Foundation, which distributes research grants for cancer research; and Project Angel Food, which provides medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to critically ill people in Los Angeles County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $2,548,452. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing lists two grants of $250,000 to Holocaust Museum LA and four grants of $200,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. It also lists four grants of $125,000 to Vista Del Mar, an $80,000 grant to Temple of the Arts, and a $75,000 grant to Israel Air Force Center Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Black, Jason Goldman, Jill Black Zalben, Victoria Zalben, and Zachary Zalben as directors; Zachary Zalben is also listed as president. Bernhard Punzet is listed as chief financial officer, and Danny Fisk as secretary.
The Stanley & Joyce is led by Zachary Zalben, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zachary Zalben
President & Director
Director Part Time → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Black
Director
Director Part Time → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Goldman
Director
Director Part Time → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Black Zalben
Director
Director Part Time → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Zalben
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bernhard Punzet
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Danny Fisk
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janis Black Warner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stanley Black (2020) — Director Part Time
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 Stanley & Joyce
How much does The Stanley & Joyce give each year?
The Stanley & Joyce gave $2.5M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 85 grants.
What is The Stanley & Joyce's typical grant size?
The Stanley & Joyce's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,097, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stanley & Joyce that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Stanley & Joyce give grants?
The Stanley & Joyce gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (33 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (12 grants), Pasadena, CA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Stanley & Joyce give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Stanley & Joyce's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stanley & Joyce's largest grantees?
The Stanley & Joyce's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($825,000 across 5 grants), Vista Del Mar ($501,000 across 5 grants) and Holocaust Museum LA ($500,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanley & Joyce?
The Stanley & Joyce reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stanley & Joyce fund?
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its listed 2024 recipients include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley & Joyce?
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 Stanley & Joyce's EIN?
The Stanley & Joyce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4259961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stanley & Joyce 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 Stanley & Joyce funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stanley-and-joyce-morg_6a981561aa344709b692e48bad845316
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