The Stollman Foundation
The Stollman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Stollman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stollman Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,800
- -41.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,933
- -21.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $171,963
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Stollman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Friends of Livnot ($5K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Stollman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 33% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2026) to $45K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Livnot Highland Park, NJ | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Principia St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center Troy, MI | General Fund | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,963 | $14,430 | $13,129 | $8,800 | 3 | $10,570 | $11,879 | $32,510 |
| 2025 | $170,654 | $14,338 | $20,461 | $15,000 | 4 | $17,490 | $11,387 | $30,577 |
| 2024 | $176,777 | $14,320 | $19,029 | $15,000 | 4 | $16,740 | $12,051 | $25,995 |
| 2023 | $181,486 | $12,375 | $33,705 | $27,000 | 4 | $27,000 | $11,337 | $24,785 |
| 2022 | $202,816 | $10,630 | $22,304 | $18,250 | 6 | $18,250 | $63,912 | $26,682 |
| 2021 | $161,839 | $12,489 | $48,010 | $45,000 | 14 | — | $15,542 | $23,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stollman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stollman Foundation is led by Gerald H. Stollman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gerald H. Stollman
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Stollman
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bernard H. Stollman (2021–2024) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Stollman Foundation
How much does The Stollman Foundation give each year?
The Stollman Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is The Stollman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stollman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,933, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stollman Foundation give grants?
The Stollman Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (23%) and Michigan (20%).
Does The Stollman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stollman Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Stollman Foundation?
The Stollman Foundation reported $172K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (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 is The Stollman Foundation's EIN?
The Stollman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6086417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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