The Stanley & Joyce
The Stanley & Joyce Black Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1989 by real estate developer Stanley Black and his late wife Joyce Black. Based in Beverly Hills, California, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving that reflects the family's commitment to supporting underserved communities both locally and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.0M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
77
-9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+3.6% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of Joyce Black, who passed away in 2013 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Healthcare, with particular emphasis on pediatric care
- Jewish life and community
- Homeless services
- Veterans support
- Education
- Environmental beautification
Grantmaking
The Stanley & Joyce Black Family Foundation operates through trustee-discretion grantmaking rather than formal grant programs. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Grant Range
$500 to $250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Southern California, with particular focus on the Los Angeles area. The foundation also provides support for Israel and select national organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $31 million
- Revenue: $2.59 million
- Expenses: $1.62 million
- Net income: $977,502
- Total liabilities: $7.29 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $31.6 million
- Total giving: $2.7 million
- Giving rate: 8.6% of assets
The foundation maintains a giving rate of approximately 8.6% of its assets annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,956,435 | $31,571,173 | $31,420,636 |
| Revenue | $2,593,570 | $-331,272 | $1,954,156 |
| Expenses | $1,616,068 | $1,909,037 | $1,953,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,002,229 | $3,169,488 | $3,599,030 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,139,120 | $716,902 | $1,331,182 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,538,566 | $1,634,038 | $1,709,091 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holocaust Museum La ($250,000), Holocaust Museum La ($250,000), Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHEBA MEDICAL CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT CHANGING THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE, IN ISRAEL, THE US, AND AROUND THE WORLD. | $1,800 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE JAFFA INSTITUTE BERGENFIELD, NJ | TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE JAFFA INSTITUTE WHOSE MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE THE INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF POVERTY IN ISRAEL BY PROVIDING THE RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, AND TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO OUR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS. | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (AIEF), AN ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO MAINTAIN AND FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL THROUGH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROVIDED TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTIES INTERESTED IN SUCH RELATIONS. | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND EMPOWER LIVES OF PURPOSE, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP. | $25,000 |
| BEIT T'SHUVAH LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT BEIT T'SHUVAH WHOSE MISSION IS TO HEAL BROKEN SOULS AND SAVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WRESTLING WITH ADDICTION BY PROVIDING INTEGRATED CARE IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. | $2,500 |
| BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | TO SUPPORT THE BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROTECT, SERVE AND CARE FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| BEVERLY HILLS JEWISH COMMUNITY BEVERLY HILLS, CA | TO SUPPORT BEVERLY HILLS JEWISH COMMUNITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A FAMILY BASED COMMUNITY CENTER AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE TORAH. | $360 |
| BROOKWOOD SCHOOL THOMASVILLE, GA | TO SUPPORT THE BROOKWOOD SCHOOL WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOSTER A JOYFUL COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS AND UPSTANDING GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO EMBRACE A CULTURE OF CURIOSITY, KINDNESS & ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT. | $1,000 |
| CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION WHICH IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE, MANAGE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION AND VALUES OF CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER IN SERVING THE COMMUNITY. | $20,000 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members including:
- Jill Black Zalben (Stanley's daughter)
- Janis Black Warner (Stanley's daughter)
- Zachary Zalben (grandson, serving as President)
- Additional family members serving as directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK BLACK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JASON GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JILL BLACK ZALBEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ZACHARY ZALBEN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VICTORIA ZALBEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BERNHARD PUNZET | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | — | — |
| DANNY FISK | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 9665 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2309
Phone: 310-278-5333
Website: No public website
Application Policy: Invitation-only; does not accept unsolicited applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Stanley & Joyce fund?
The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of Joyce Black, who passed away in 2013 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Healthcare, with particular emphasis on pediatric care • Jewish life and community • Homeless services • Veterans support • Education • Environmental beautification
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley & Joyce?
The Stanley & Joyce Black Family Foundation operates through trustee-discretion grantmaking rather than formal grant programs. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. **Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $500 to $250,000 • Median grant: $10,000 • Annual giving: Approximately $2.7 million (2023) • Number of grants: 78 grants in 2023; 106 grants in 2022 **Historical Impact:** Since its establishment, …
Where does The Stanley & Joyce make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Southern California, with particular focus on the Los Angeles area. The foundation also provides support for Israel and select national organizations.
What size grants does The Stanley & Joyce award?
In 2024, The Stanley & Joyce awarded 77 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Stanley & Joyce required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Stanley & Joyce reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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