Stillman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Stillman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,983 the year before.
80% 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 | $77,550 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $94,983 | 17 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $153,250 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Sheldon Stillman 801 Daneth Court, Highland Park, IL 60035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 827-0066 |
| What to submit | No formal application required |
What Stillman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $142,250 |
| New York | 3 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Parasport Center | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Northshore Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted general | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon Stillman
- Marlene Stillman
- Jonathan Stillman
- Courtney S Fahn
Questions people ask
Does Stillman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stillman Family Foundation give?
$153,250 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stillman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheldon Stillman (Trustee), Marlene Stillman (Trustee), Jonathan Stillman (Officer) and Courtney S Fahn (Trustee).
What does Stillman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and health.