The Stewart J Rahr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stewart J Rahr Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$143 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.4 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $5.4 million | 20 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 22 | $143 million |
How to apply
The Stewart J Rahr 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 The Stewart J Rahr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $3.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $550,000 |
| California | 2 | $445,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make A Wish Metro New York | For donee's exempt purpose | $1.0 million |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $950,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | For donee's exempt purpose | $666,667 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | For donee's exempt purpose | $500,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $420,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York Trustees of | For donee's exempt purpose | $400,000 |
| Nephcure Kidney International | For donee's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| George Jackson Academy | For donee's exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| American Friends of Tarah & Tefilah Ramat Eshko | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Daniel's Music Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Southern Florida | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education | For donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel of the City of New York | For donee's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Bnai Levy Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Grace Sober Living Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballet Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis League Inc | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Kabbalah Center | For donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Curetivity Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stewart J Rahr
- Steven Burns
Questions people ask
Does The Stewart J Rahr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stewart J Rahr Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Stewart J Rahr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stewart J Rahr (President) and Steven Burns (Vice President, Treasurer).
What does The Stewart J Rahr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.