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Stairway Fund is a private 0 based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Jack Polsky. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have decreased from $4.3M in 2011 to $3.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Stairway Fund has made 217 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $497K in 2020 to $652K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $683K distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 86 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, Missouri, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Stairway Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 217 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, MO.
Stairway Fund has distributed a total of $2.2M across 217 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K.
Stairway Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stairway Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey H Meyer | SECRETARY / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel H Meyer | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Mcquinn | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hallie Louise Meyer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren K Macdonald | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
217
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
86
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Colorado, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Botanic GardenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Theatre For A New Audience (Tfana)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Washington UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Trinity College TrusteesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Hartford, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Union Square Partnership IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Steep Rock Association IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Washington Dt, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Share Our StrengthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Type Media Center (Fka The Nation Institute)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Target Als FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Gramercy Park Block AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone HealthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Child Mind InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Robin Hood FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Jacques Pepin FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Barrington, RI | $5K | 2023 |
| How Institute For SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicken And Egg PicturesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation (Nuvance)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Danbury, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Hudson Valley Writing Project Research Foundation For Suny As Fiscal SponsoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Albany, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Culinary Institute Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Hyde Park, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Studio In A School AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Lake Waramaug Task ForceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Warren, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone Health - Vulnerable Brain Research Project (William R Slater MdGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Public Art FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rethink Food NycGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Spring Hill Arts GatheringGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Hoboken, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Washington Ambulance AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Washington Dt, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Nyu Langone - Kids Of Nyu Foundationhassenfeld Childrens HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Streetsquash IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Municipal Art Society Of New YorkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Sesame WorkshopGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Bantam Cinema & Arts CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Litchfield, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund Inc (Heaf)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Public LibraryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Public Theater (New York Shakespeare Festival)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Harmony ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Washington Park Foundation - Judy Black Memorial Park & GardensGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/ANNUAL GIFT | Washington Dt, CT | $3K | 2023 |