The Max Stenbeck Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 85-1238954 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$21.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $250,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | Wallingford, CT | General support | $425,000 |
| Friends of Hih International Inc | Newton, MA | To fight poverty through job creation in Eastern Africa. | $250,000 |
| Ridgefield Academy | Ridgefield, CT | General support | $250,000 |
| Washington International Horse Show | Annapolis, MD | General support | $250,000 |
| Friends of Challenging Heights | Davidson, NC | General support | $202,412 |
| Sonia Nabeta Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Upwell Turtles | Monterey, CA | General support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,077,412 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,575,845 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522629349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1238954
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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