The Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation (Ruth Leventhal, trustee) directs substantial, concentrated gifts to a mix of national Jewish organizations and major Philadelphia-area institutions, especially in pediatric health and higher education. They favor core/general support rather than tightly restricted project funding and often make repeat grants to the same organizations. The portfolio reflects both a cultural/advocacy commitment to Jewish life and Israel-related science/education and a local philanthropic focus on leading medical and university institutions in the Philadelphia region.
A defining feature of the Louis and Bessie Stein Foundation Ruth Leventhal Trustee is its repeated support for a small set of Jewish, medical, and higher-education institutions, with several recipients appearing across multiple years. Among the largest recent awards, the foundation gave $150,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation in 2024 and $150,000 to American Technion Society in 2025, signaling sustained commitment to both pediatric health and Israel-linked science and technology philanthropy. The grant list also shows continued support for Hadassah, the Anti-Defamation League, and the University of Pennsylvania, mostly through flexible language such as “to support donee’s activities” or “general support.” The foundation’s giving profile combines national Jewish communal support with concentrated Philadelphia-area philanthropy. It supports organizations involved in advocacy, Jewish life, medical care, and higher education, while also backing regional institutions such as Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, and the Jewish Federation. Recurring awards to the same organizations suggest relationship-based grantmaking rather than one-off project funding. The pattern is broad in subject matter but focused in partner list, with a clear tilt toward established nonprofits that can use unrestricted or core support.
In Jewish communal and advocacy work, the foundation supported Hadassah with $101,025 in 2023 and $100,050 in 2025, and also gave $75,057 to the Anti-Defamation League in 2025. Those awards sit alongside additional ADL gifts in 2023 and 2024, showing sustained backing for organizations tied to Jewish life and civil advocacy. In health and family support, the foundation gave $150,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation in 2024 and $42,700 to Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House in 2025. It also made earlier gifts to both organizations, indicating repeated support for pediatric and family-centered services. Education and Israel-focused science philanthropy also appear in the record. The foundation awarded $150,000 to American Technion Society in 2025 and $100,000 to University of Pennsylvania in 2024, with another $20,000 to Penn in 2025. These grants point to a continuing interest in higher education and science-related institutions.
$478K
$10.2M
$574K
$544K
Most grants fall between $335 and $15K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$335
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$15K
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Relatively concentrated: a small number of large grants and repeat awards to core national and local institutions, primarily unrestricted/general support rather than many small community grants.
Notable grantees: American Technion Society, Hadassah, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Foundation), University of Pennsylvania, Anti-Defamation League
Typical grants are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $335, a median of $1,000, and a p75 of $15,000. The distribution is skewed by several larger awards, but many grants sit at $5,000 to $25,000. The pattern is repetitive rather than one-off: organizations such as American Technion Society, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and University of Pennsylvania each received multiple grants across different years. The foundation appears to make direct grants from a trustee-managed structure, with no indication of individual grants or program-related investments. Grant descriptions frequently use unrestricted language like “general support” or “to support donee’s activities.”
The foundation’s giving is national in scope, but it lands heavily in Pennsylvania: 52% of grants go to recipients in the state. Philadelphia is the clearest center of activity, with grants to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Hadassah, University of Pennsylvania, Anti-Defamation League, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and Jewish Federation. Outside Pennsylvania, the recent list includes New York recipients such as American Technion Society and Bronx Lacrosse, plus one grant to Feeding America in Chicago. All recent grants shown go to U.S. organizations.
The recent grants show support for Jewish communal and advocacy organizations, pediatric health and family services, and higher education. Examples include Hadassah, the Anti-Defamation League, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, American Technion Society, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including American Technion Society, Hadassah, Anti-Defamation League, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, and University of Pennsylvania. That repeated pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time awards.
The middle of the distribution is small: p25 is $335, the median is $1,000, and p75 is $15,000. The recent record also includes larger awards such as $150,000 and $100,000, so the foundation gives both many smaller grants and a few substantial ones.
Most grants go to Pennsylvania recipients, with 52% of grants in the state. Philadelphia is the main city cluster in the recent list, while New York recipients also appear, including American Technion Society and Bronx Lacrosse.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| BRONX LACROSSE | PURCHASE, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| HADASSAH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $99,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $21,140 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| ISRAEL GUIDE DOG CENTER FOR THE BLIND | WARRINGTON, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| AZ HOUSE FOUNDATION | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $3,090 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| MAIN LINE REFORM TEMPLE | WYNNEWOOD, PA | $2,693 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES | BALA CYNWYD, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION | BLUE BELL, PA | $1,253 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| MAGICAL MILA FOUNDATION | JENKINTOWN, PA | $1,230 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| PARENTPROJECT MD | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,119 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION | WOODBURY, NY | $520 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK | FT MYERS, FL | $518 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| GBSCIDP FOUNDATION | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| FRIENDS OF YASHAR LACHAYAL | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ | $500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| WAVERLY HEIGHTS LTD | GLADWYNE, PA | $375 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| MAKE-A-WISH PHILADELPHIA | BLUE BELL, PA | $100 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS | WASHINGTON, DC | $100 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| WHYY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| TOYS FOR TOTS | TRIANGLE, VA | $100 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| HADASSAH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,050 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,057 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $42,700 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| BRONX LACROSSE | PURCHASE, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| MAKE-A-WISH PHILADELPHIA | BLUE BELL, PA | $5,100 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| ISRAEL GUIDE DOG CENTER FOR THE BLIND | WARRINGTON, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| AZ HOUSE FOUNDATION | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $1,260 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| MAGICAL MILA FOUNDATION | JENKINTOWN, PA | $1,010 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| WAVERLY HEIGHTS LTD | GLADWYNE, PA | $650 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| PARENTPROJECT MD | WASHINGTON, DC | $529 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION | BLUE BELL, PA | $520 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION | WOODBURY, NY | $516 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
| GBSCIDP FOUNDATION | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES |
HADASSAH
$99,000TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
$50,000TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
AZ HOUSE FOUNDATION
$3,090TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
MAIN LINE REFORM TEMPLE
$2,693TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
$2,500TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION
$1,253TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
MAGICAL MILA FOUNDATION
$1,230TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
GBSCIDP FOUNDATION
$500TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
WAVERLY HEIGHTS LTD
$375TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
$100TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
HADASSAH
$100,050TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
$75,057TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
PHILADELPHIA RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$42,700TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
AZ HOUSE FOUNDATION
$1,260TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
MAGICAL MILA FOUNDATION
$1,010TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
WAVERLY HEIGHTS LTD
$650TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION
$520TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES
GBSCIDP FOUNDATION
$500TO SUPPORT DONEE'S ACTIVITIES