Private foundation · EIN 81-3713174 · Scarsdale, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Abbott & Lila Stillman Family Foundation

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: 1 grants paid, $285K total, median $285K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$285K
Median grant
$285K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
SeeAttached, NYVarious$285K

About this foundation

Abbott & Lila Stillman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scarsdale, New York, administered in care of Abbott Stillman, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Abbott & Lila Stillman Family Foundation 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 Abbott & Lila Stillman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $285K across 1 grants, a median of $285K.

Where does Abbott & Lila Stillman Family Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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