Stiassni Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stiassni Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,375 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,600. 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$7,375
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$1,600
- Assets$0
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,450 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,725 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,450 | 8 | $0 |
| 2025 | $7,375 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Stiassni 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 Stiassni Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $4,325 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $900 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Committee Children's Hosp | To Provide Funds for Children's Health | $1,600 |
| Individual | Promote Education for Underpriviledged | $1,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | To provide funds for animal care, education, and conservation efforts. | $1,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | To provide funds for forestry land conservation and management | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen 3 Day | Support Breast Cancer Research. | $800 |
| Island Health Care | To provide funds for medical services | $500 |
| Chabad on the Vineyard | Enrich Jewish Community. | $250 |
| Ratopia Charity Fund | To Fund Medical Research for Blood Related Cancers | $250 |
| Edgartown Yacht Club Foundation | To provide funds to support yachting | $250 |
| Harbor Interfaith Services | To provide funds to assist homeless and working poor achieve sufficiency | $175 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To provide funds for veterans services. | $150 |
| National MS Society | To provide funds for medical research for multiple sclerosis. | $150 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | To Provide Funding for Medical Research Related to Childhood Cancer | $100 |
| Partners in Hope | To provide funds to aid vunerable populations | $100 |
| ASPCA | To Prevent Animal Cruelty | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Stiassni
Questions people ask
Does Stiassni Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stiassni Family Foundation give?
$7,375 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Stiassni Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Stiassni (President).
What does Stiassni Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.