The Stein Family Foundation
The Stein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. It made 30 grants totaling $190,500 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations whose work includes child and family services, homelessness services, behavioral health, and theatre arts.
The Stein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stein Family Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,500
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,350
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $3,813,464
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Stein Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not require an application form or formal grant proposal. Prospective grantees must submit a letter and appropriate supporting data explaining how the grant would be used. Applicants are usually required to provide recent financial statements and a budget for the year or years in which the grant would be spent. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Stein Family Foundation
Mailing address: 11027 Noble Lane 137, San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: (858) 293-3037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA De Amparo ($18K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 140 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 70% of grant dollars. Texas and Ohio each received 10%, Utah received 4%, and Indiana received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2019) to $222K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA De Amparo San Marcos, CA | General Operating Expenses | $18,000 |
| Jewish Family Service San Diego, CA | General Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Vista Hill Foundation San Diego, CA | General Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Solutions for Change Vista, CA | General Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of SD County San Diego, CA | General Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Any Baby Can of Austin Inc Austin, TX | General Operating Expenses | $12,000 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach, CA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Star House Columbus, OH | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Impact MVMT Foundation Poway, CA | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children Austin, TX | General Operating Expenses | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,813,464 | $382,092 | $245,673 | $190,500 | 30 | $207,074 | $343,493 | $244,567 |
| 2024 | $3,664,386 | $367,053 | $252,641 | $202,700 | 27 | $215,815 | $330,227 | $228,919 |
| 2023 | $3,550,595 | $292,063 | $247,486 | $209,200 | 30 | $213,673 | $258,250 | $208,637 |
| 2022 | $3,511,083 | $139,931 | $267,588 | $222,000 | 27 | $232,040 | $104,383 | $216,944 |
| 2021 | $3,638,996 | $326,105 | $239,073 | $193,250 | 26 | $200,907 | $287,939 | $242,334 |
| 2020 | $3,552,240 | $263,524 | $232,668 | $188,100 | 25 | — | $231,510 | $203,972 |
| 2019 | $3,522,341 | $191,214 | $223,480 | $184,768 | 27 | — | $158,124 | $201,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Casa de Amparo describes its work as child-abuse prevention and services for children and families; Vista Hill Foundation says it provides mental and behavioral health, educational, and social services; and Solutions for Change says its mission is to solve family homelessness. North Coast Repertory Theatre describes its work as promoting public appreciation and education regarding theatre arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $190,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest awards included $18,000 to Casa de Amparo; $15,000 each to Jewish Family Service, Vista Hill Foundation, and Solutions for Change; and $12,500 to Jewish Federation of SD County. The listed largest grants were for general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerome Stein as President; Sharon Stein as Vice President; Gregory Stein as Trustee; and Karen Nunez, Dana Stein, and Lisa Stein as Directors.
The Stein Family Foundation is led by Jerome Stein, President on every filing since 2019; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerome Stein
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Dana Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Gregory Stein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Karen Nunez
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Lisa Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Sharon Stein
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $600, to Jerome Stein (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Stein Family Foundation
How much does The Stein Family Foundation give each year?
The Stein Family Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 27 grants.
What is The Stein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,350, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stein Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Stein Family Foundation give grants?
The Stein Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (9 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and El Cajon, CA (2 grants).
Does The Stein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CASA De Amparo ($18,000), Jewish Family Service ($15,000) and Vista Hill Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stein Family Foundation?
The Stein Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (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 Stein Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stein Family Foundation?
The foundation does not require an application form or formal grant proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1173132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Stein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stein-family-foundation-morg_9245b28cf0ff4579b25a55fffb54557b
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