Dola Hamilton Stemberg Charitable
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various educational initiatives, including scholarships for students and educational programs. It places a strong emphasis on honoring military personnel and first responders, providing assistance to veterans, and supporting historical preservation efforts. The foundation also contributes to hunger relief and promotes the arts and culture. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing knowledge and improving the lives of individuals, particularly those in need, while fostering community engagement and historical awareness.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit with a clear program in education, veterans services, historical preservation, or basic needs that can demonstrate impact and a specific use for the requested funds.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on scholarships, education programs, veterans or historical preservation
- • A Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, Florida or similar regional presence or track record
- • Ability to submit a concise written request on organizational stationery with a clear budget/use
- • Capacity to manage mid-size grants (typical awarded amounts range from a few thousand to six figures)
- • Existing or developing relationship with the trustees or prior grantees
Geography
Giving in the latest year covered six states and the foundation is based in Florida, but a large share of dollars flows out of state (only about one-tenth went in-state), indicating a regional multi-state footprint rather than purely local or national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 16 distinct organizations in the latest year, showing a reasonably broad recipient list for a small private foundation, but financial concentration is high with the top five recipients receiving 90% of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited—only one new recipient appeared in the latest year and most grantees are repeat recipients—yet a formal application route exists (mailed letter on organizational stationery to a named trustee), so new entrants are possible but the portfolio appears relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
