Stainman Family Foundation

OVERVIEW:  The Stainman Family Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of human services and arts organizations. 

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. New grantseekers will need to network extensively to get on this funder’s radar.

PROFILE: Established in New York, the Stainman Family Foundation was founded by First Manhattan veteran Arthur Stainman and his wife Lois.

Grants for Arts and Culture, Jewish Causes, and Public Health and Access

While the Stainman Family Foundation does not maintain a website, tax filings suggest its grantmaking supports human services and arts organizations. Health and the Jewish community also appear to be priorities. It also appears to prefer a broad approach since its does not name grantmaking particulars. In addition, it's notable that the Stainmans have been involved with the New York City Food Bank for more than two decades and Stainman serves as treasurer on the board.

Past grantees include Citymeals on Wheels, Bed Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, Planned Parenthood NYC, Lincoln Center Theater, Storm King Art Center, The Met, and Hunter College Foundation. Other grantees include Doctors Without Borders, American Jewish World Service, Amnesty International, and Trust Women International.

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $150 to $125,000. Stainman's filings do not indicate whether it accepts unsolicited applications; however, given it's lack of transparency, it's clear that it does not.

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CONTACT:

The Stainman Family Foundation may be reached at:

The Stainman Family Foundation

320 E. 72nd St.

New York City, NY 10021

Telephone: 2127563419