Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation is a private foundation in Villanova, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $478,338 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,174 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$478,338
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,174
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $556,662 the year before.
18% 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 | $493,564 | 24 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $556,662 | 27 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $478,338 | 28 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Louis and Bessie Stein 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 Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $268,891 |
| New York | 5 | $202,520 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,090 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,719 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $518 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society | To support donee's activities | $100,000 |
| Bronx Lacrosse | To support donee's activities | $100,000 |
| Hadassah | To support donee's activities | $99,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To support donee's activities | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | To support donee's activities | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House | To support donee's activities | $21,140 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To support donee's activities | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation | To support donee's activities | $15,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | To support donee's activities | $5,000 |
| Az House Foundation | To support donee's activities | $3,090 |
| Main Line Reform Temple | To support donee's activities | $2,693 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | To support donee's activities | $2,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | To support donee's activities | $1,253 |
| Magical Mila Foundation | To support donee's activities | $1,230 |
| Parentproject MD | To support donee's activities | $1,119 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To support donee's activities | $1,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | To support donee's activities | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To support donee's activities | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | To support donee's activities | $520 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | To support donee's activities | $518 |
| Gbscidp Foundation | To support donee's activities | $500 |
| Friends of Yashar Lachayal | To support donee's activities | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support donee's activities | $500 |
| Waverly Heights LTD | To support donee's activities | $375 |
| Make-A-Wish Philadelphia | To support donee's activities | $100 |
| Toys for Tots | To support donee's activities | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | To support donee's activities | $100 |
| Whyy | To support donee's activities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Wenger
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation give?
$478,338 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,174.
Who runs Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Wenger (President/Treasurer).
What does Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.