The Stein Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Stein Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $202,700 the year before.
23% 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 | $209,200 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $202,700 | 27 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $190,500 | 30 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stein Family Foundation 11027 Noble Lane 137, San Diego, CA 92131 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (858) 293-3037 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not require an application form nor a formal grant proposal. Each prospective grantee will be required to submit a letter and appropriate supporting data that will explain the purposes for which the grant will be expended if received and usually a grant applicant will be required to submit financial data including its recent financial statements and a budget for the year(s) in which the grant will be expended. |
What The Stein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $134,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General operating expenses | $18,000 |
| Individual | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Vista Hill Foundation | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Solutions for Change | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of SD County | General operating expenses | $12,500 |
| Any Baby Can of Austin Inc | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Star House | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Impact MVMT Foundation | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Korda Institute | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| Hear for A Purpose Foundation | General operating expenses | $8,000 |
| East County Transitional Living CT | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Stand With US San Diego | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Village Project Africa Inc | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| The Elizabeth Hospice Foundation | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Mira Costa College Foundation | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Individual | General operating expenses | $4,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| The Lucky Duck Foundation | General operating expenses | $3,000 |
| MHS Family Recovery Center | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Pelotonia | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Mt Soledad National Veterans Memori | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| MCRD Museum Foundation | General operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Individual | General operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Armed Services YMCA | General operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| The Vision of Children Foundation | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Coral Reef Restoration Foundation | General operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome Stein
- Sharon Stein
- Gregory Stein
- Karen Nunez
- Dana Stein
- Lisa Stein
Questions people ask
Does The Stein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Stein Family Foundation give?
$190,500 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Stein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerome Stein (President), Sharon Stein (Vice President), Gregory Stein (Trustee) and Karen Nunez (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Stein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.