Funding Amount

US $15,000 - US $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Joseph H Stahlberg Foundation
Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation, honoring its founder's legacy, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in medical, psychiatric, or psychological research, particularly focusing on dementia, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease. With nearly $2 million in charitable funds, the foundation aims to support impactful research efforts. On average, four grants are awarded annually, ensuring Mr. Stahlberg's commitment to helping those in need continues to make a difference in the community.

Overview

Although Joseph H. Stahlberg lived modestly in a tiny apartment near downtown Los Angeles, he left a charitable legacy of nearly $2 million. In accordance with his wishes, his legacy lives on to help others through support of organizations engaged in medical, psychiatric, or psychological research. Mr. Stahlberg passed away in 2006 at the age of 78. The Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation awards grants to organizations that are engaged in medical, psychiatric, or psychological research and not associated with a particular religion. Preference may be given to research related to dementia, autism, or Alzheimer’s disease. The Foundation, with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustees awards an average of four (4) grants per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What Stahlberg Joseph H Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
5
Total given
$90K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$10K–$30K
  • By dollars: California 78%, New York 11%, Washington 11%. Top recipient cities: Claremont, CA; Irvine, CA; San Diego, CA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Keck Graduate Institute · Claremont, CA

    General operating

    $30K

  • University of California Irvine Foundati · Irvine, CA

    General operating

    $20K

  • Sharp Healthcare Foundation · San Diego, CA

    General operating

    $20K

  • Cancer Research Institute Inc · New York, NY

    General operating

    $10K

  • Discovery Institute · Seattle, WA

    General operating

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

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