Bley Stein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bley Stein Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $700,650 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $120,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$700,650
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $616,850 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $541,850 | 27 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $616,850 | 28 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $700,650 | 30 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Bley Stein Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bley Stein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $583,300 |
| New York | 3 | $70,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | Donation | $120,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Donation | $110,000 |
| American Technion Society | Donation | $90,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Donation | $60,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Donation | $60,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Donation | $60,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Donation | $45,000 |
| Hand In Hand | Donation | $45,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $40,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $18,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $10,000 |
| ACLU | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| UC Berekely Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hadassah Hospital of So California | Donation | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cal Athletics | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| Heal The Bay | Donation | $500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| Midnight Mission | Donation | $500 |
| Music Center | Donation | $500 |
| Physicians Aid Association | Donation | $500 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
| American Friends of Israel Philharm | Donation | $500 |
| Jewish Foundation of The Righteous | Donation | $350 |
| Save The Redwoods | Donation | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald B Stein
- THOMAS D SICILIANO Jr
Questions people ask
Does Bley Stein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bley Stein Foundation give?
$700,650 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bley Stein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald B Stein (Trustee) and THOMAS D SICILIANO Jr (Trustee).
What does Bley Stein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.