The J R Stein Family Foundation (F/K/A the Stein Family Fund)
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3261176 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$254
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
97% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Patient care | $60,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Cultural leadership | $29,888 |
| Malibu Jewish Center | Malibu, CA | Community support | $14,674 |
| Children's Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | Child healthcare | $10,100 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| LA Phil | Los Angeles, CA | Music promotion | $2,209 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Holocaust education | $1,853 |
| American Wild Horse Conservation | Davis, CA | Wild horse protection | $1,808 |
| Animal Recovery Mission | Miami Beach, FL | Animal welfare | $1,618 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | Horse rescue | $1,000 |
| Sparc | Santa Monica, CA | Educational resource | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue | Valley Center, CA | Horse rescue | $730 |
| Carter Reservoir Mustangs | Richland, OR | Wild horse protection | $655 |
| Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Beverly Hills, CA | Sheba medical center support | $540 |
| Chilly Pepper | Golconda, NV | Horse rescue | $500 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | Care for pets of homeless | $500 |
| Front Range Equine Rescue | Pueblo, CO | Equine rescue | $450 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Aztec, NM | Equine rescue | $325 |
| Animals Angeles | Westminster, MD | Animal welfare | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Reproductive healthcare | $300 |
| Life Savers Wild Horse Rescue | Lancaster, CA | Horse rescue | $260 |
| Dreamchaser Horse Rescue | New River, AZ | Horse rescue | $254 |
| Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue | Louisa, VA | Animal rescue | $250 |
| Habitat for Horses | Alvin, TX | Horse rescue | $206 |
| Greater Good | Seattle, WA | People and animal welfare | $200 |
| Redwings Horse Sanctuary | Paso Robles, CA | Horse rescue | $200 |
| Speak Up for Horses | Falmouth, KY | Horse welfare | $200 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | Animal rescue | $189 |
| Museum of Tolerance | Los Angeles, CA | Holocaust education | $180 |
| Network for Animals | Oldsmar, FL | Animal welfare | $140 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Performers support | $100 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary | Green Valley, AZ | Equine rescue | $100 |
| K9 Lifeline Rescue | Kingston, TN | Animal rescue | $100 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | Miles, TX | Donkey rescue | $100 |
| Second Change K9 | Clarksville, TN | Dog training | $100 |
| Animal Victory | Wilmington, NC | Animal welfare | $74 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Wildlife protection | $50 |
| Jewish Sacred Society | Chicago, IL | Community support | $50 |
| Wounded Paw Project | Clifton, VA | Animal rescue | $50 |
| Lady Freethinker | Los Angeles, CA | Animal welfare | $41 |
| White Coat Waste Project | Washington, DC | End animal test | $37 |
| Turing Point Donkey Rescue | Dansville, MI | Donkey rescue | $26 |
| SPCA International | Wilton, NH | Animal protection | $16 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Native american children support | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,388 | 45 |
| 2024 | $151,527 | 53 |
| 2023 | $118,006 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349100742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3261176
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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