Private foundation · EIN 20-5944745 · Cohoes, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael and Jill Stansky Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $240K total, median $65K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$240K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in NY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Upstream USA IncBoston, MAGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral charitable purposes$80K
University of Massachusetts Amherst FoundationAmherst, MAGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Boston FoundationBoston, MAGeneral charitable purposes$10K

About this foundation

Michael and Jill Stansky Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cohoes, New York, administered in care of Goldman Sachs Ayco, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Michael and Jill Stansky Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael and Jill Stansky Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $240K across 4 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Michael and Jill Stansky Familyfoundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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