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Private foundation · EIN 30-6015902

Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation

New York, NY

Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $895K in grants and contributions paid across 12 grants, with $2.54M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Africa Foundation, Herschel School for Girls and African Solutions to African Problems.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Africa FoundationJohannesburgClef Undergraduate Trade Schoolbursaries & Post Grad Students$320,000
Herschel School for GirlsClaremontExisting Scholarship Fund/ Existing Endowment Fund for Future Scholarships$250,000
African Solutions to African ProblemsKenilworthGeneral Support$105,000
Lalela Children's CharityCape TownCurrent Art Outreach Projects$50,000
American Friends of Masterworks Inc-Museum of Bermuda ArtHamiltonDesignated Art Lessons and Education for Young Art Lovers to Attend Classes at Masterworks.$25,000
Bishops Diocesan CollegeCape TownExisting Scholarship Fund/ Existing Endowment Fund for Future Scholarships$25,000
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VASupport for Operation Smile in South Africa$25,000
Ruth Prowse Art SchoolCape TownGeneral Support$25,000
South Africa Limited Childrens HospitalJohannesburgGeneral Support$25,000
Cultiver - Resolve IncWashington, DCGeneral Support$20,000
Young Audiences Arts for LearningNew York, NYOngoing Support for Musical Programs$15,000
Steps Charity NpcCape TownGeneral Support$10,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $895,000 in grants and contributions paid (12 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Brendalyn and Ernest Stempel Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Africa Foundation, $320K, Herschel School for Girls, $250K, African Solutions to African Problems, $105K, Lalela Children's Charity, $50K and American Friends of Masterworks Inc-Museum of Bermuda Art, $25K.