Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsborough, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $6.0 million. 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$8.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
20% 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 | $11.3 million | 32 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 23 | $30.8 million |
| 2025 | $8.3 million | 20 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family 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 Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $7.2 million |
| California | 13 | $992,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Meridian Partners | Annual fund | $6.0 million |
| Blue Meridian Partners | Annual fund | $1.1 million |
| Individual | Annual fund | $620,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Endowment fund | $250,000 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Harvard Business School Fund | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Stanford University | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Pitzer College | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Mosiac Project | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $7,000 |
| La Canada Flintridge Educational FD | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Pasadena | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara City College Foundati | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene P Stein
- Marilyn L Stein
Questions people ask
Does Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eugene P Stein (President) and Marilyn L Stein (Chairman/Sec.).
What does Eugene & Marilyn Stein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.