Ernest E Stempel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ernest E Stempel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $514,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$514,500
- Assets$32.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 24 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 22 | $32.9 million |
How to apply
Ernest E Stempel 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 Ernest E Stempel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $906,500 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 5 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $70,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bermuda Community | General | $514,500 |
| Atlantic Conservation Partnership Fao Bermuda Zoological Society | General | $140,000 |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society | General | $130,000 |
| American Friends of the National Museum of Bermuda | General | $115,000 |
| Saltus Grammar School | General | $76,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $75,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $70,000 |
| Trinity Pawling School | General | $50,000 |
| Nativity Prep School | General | $45,000 |
| Serviam Girls Academy | General | $45,000 |
| Bryant University | General | $40,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | General | $40,000 |
| Butterfield FFC Bermuda High School for Girls | General | $36,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $30,000 |
| Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences | General | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Fdn | General | $25,000 |
| Florida International University | General | $25,000 |
| Fordham University Law School | General | $25,000 |
| Roger Williams University | General | $25,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | General | $20,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| The Clarence Fraim Senior Center | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana S Bergquist
- Calvin B Stempel
- Neil F Stempel
Questions people ask
Does Ernest E Stempel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernest E Stempel Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Ernest E Stempel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana S Bergquist (Trustee), Calvin B Stempel (Trustee) and Neil F Stempel (Trustee).
What does Ernest E Stempel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.