The Stringer Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 11-3288229 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$28.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $90,000.
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $312,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | New York, NY | Operations | $200,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | Operations | $200,000 |
| Youth About Business | Nashville, TN | Operations | $95,000 |
| Bronx Letters Foundation | Bronx, NY | Operations | $90,000 |
| Read Ahead | New York, NY | Operations | $50,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Somerville, MA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Jump Start for Young Children | New York, NY | Operations | $45,000 |
| The Salvation Army | New York, NY | Operations | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $30,000 |
| Mercy Haven | Islip Terrace, NY | Operations | $25,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Haven Hills | Canoga Park, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Operations | $20,000 |
| Spcala | Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,232,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,190,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,245,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632459349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3288229
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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