Stanley's Garden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stanley's Garden Foundation is a private foundation in Tenafly, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
40% 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 | $231,100 | 6 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 10 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 5 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Stanley's Garden 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 Stanley's Garden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $135,000 |
| California | 1 | $56,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General operating support | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | General operating support | $56,500 |
| Student Leadership Network | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation | General operating support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy Leventhal
- Richard Leventhal
Questions people ask
Does Stanley's Garden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanley's Garden Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Stanley's Garden Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathy Leventhal (Trustee) and Richard Leventhal (Trustee).
What does Stanley's Garden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.