Ernest E Stempel Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 51-0363381 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$32.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bermuda Community | BD | General | $514,500 |
| Atlantic Conservation Partnership Fao Bermuda Zoological Society | Bermuda, BD | General | $140,000 |
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society | Wilmington, DE | General | $130,000 |
| American Friends of the National Museum of Bermuda | BD | General | $115,000 |
| Saltus Grammar School | Pembroke, BD | General | $76,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $75,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General | $70,000 |
| Trinity Pawling School | Pawling, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Nativity Prep School | Wilmington, DE | General | $45,000 |
| Serviam Girls Academy | New Castle, DE | General | $45,000 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | General | $40,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Cincinnati, OH | General | $40,000 |
| Butterfield Ffc Bermuda High School for Girls | Pembroke, BD | General | $36,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences | St Georges Ge, BD | General | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Fdn | Virginia Beach, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Fordham University Law School | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | General | $25,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | Stowe, VT | General | $20,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General | $15,000 |
| The Clarence Fraim Senior Center | Wilmington, DE | General | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,581,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,440,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349102401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0363381
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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