The Stebbins Fund Inc
The Stebbins Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing lists 87 grants totaling $188,250.
The Stebbins Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Stebbins Fund Inc gave $188K across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $188,250
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,164
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,973,476
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (17 of 87, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (36% 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 Stebbins Fund Inc
- 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: Co Sacks 600 Third Ave 2604, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 682-6640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stebbins Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard Art Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
434 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 434 grants of 434 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Recipients in New York received 36% of 2024 grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (16%), Oregon (12%), the District of Columbia (9%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stebbins Fund Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 87 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $181K (2023) to $280K (2022). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Art Museum Cambridge, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts School Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Planting Fields Foundation Oyster Bay, NY | General | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Columbia Gorge Hood River, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Chevy Chase, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Preservation Long Island Cold Sping Harbor, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Reining Horse Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | General | $7,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center Haymarket, VA | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,973,476 | $586,563 | $246,975 | $188,250 | 87 | $188,250 | $532,199 | $281,351 |
| 2023 | $2,633,888 | $271,204 | $227,525 | $180,500 | 69 | $180,500 | $224,558 | $223,691 |
| 2022 | $2,590,209 | $185,631 | $326,642 | $280,300 | 107 | $280,300 | $139,381 | $219,064 |
| 2021 | $2,731,220 | $72,237 | $241,500 | $184,300 | 93 | $184,300 | $20,037 | $245,584 |
| 2020 | $2,900,483 | $344,431 | $235,575 | $184,000 | 78 | — | $300,302 | $198,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stebbins Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $281K 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
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations working in areas such as heritage and conservation, community services, wildlife protection, and therapeutic riding. For example, Planting Fields Foundation describes its work as stewarding the built and natural environment of Planting Fields, while United Way of the Columbia Gorge says it helps identify and address human-service needs in its community. Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center says it uses equine-assisted activities to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 87 grants totaling $188,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to Harvard Art Museum, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer, Museum of Fine Arts School, Planting Fields Foundation, United Way of the Columbia Gorge, and Wild Earth Allies. Other grants included $7,000 to Reining Horse Foundation and $5,000 each to Center for Biological Diversity and Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria Stebbins Greenleaf as president and director; Edwin EF Stebbins as secretary, executive vice president, and director; and Michael Morgan Stebbins as treasurer, executive vice president, and director. Other directors listed are Theodore E Stebbins Jr, Cynthia R Stebbins, Samuel Stebbins, William M Shiland Jr, and Jenifer Greenleaf.
The Stebbins Fund Inc is led by Victoria Stebbins Greenleaf, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Stebbins Greenleaf
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Ef Stebbins
Secretary, Executive Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Morgan Stebbins
Treasurer, Executive Vice President & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, Executive Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore E. Stebbins Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia R. Stebbins
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenifer Greenleaf
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Stebbins
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Shiland Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James F. Stebbins (2020–2023) — Director
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 Stebbins Fund Inc
How much does The Stebbins Fund Inc give each year?
The Stebbins Fund Inc gave $188K across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 69 grants.
What is The Stebbins Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Stebbins Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,164, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stebbins Fund Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Stebbins Fund Inc give grants?
The Stebbins Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), Hood River, OR (9 grants), Boston, MA (8 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Stebbins Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stebbins Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (87 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stebbins Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Stebbins Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard Art Museum ($10,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer ($10,000) and Museum of Fine Arts School ($10,000), 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 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stebbins Fund Inc?
The Stebbins Fund Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Stebbins Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations working in areas such as heritage and conservation, community services, wildlife protection, and therapeutic riding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stebbins Fund Inc?
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 Stebbins Fund Inc's EIN?
The Stebbins Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6021709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stebbins Fund 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Stebbins Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stebbins-fund-inc-morg_689cce40c5844dfe8238a8cc6832c4ad
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