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501(c)(3) Public Charity · EIN 83-2922451
Janice Lieber Staller Charity Fund
Financial, educational, and humanitarian grantmaking for families facing hunger, illness, and barriers to opportunity.
President’s Annual Letter
A measured commitment to people, not publicity.
“Our charge is simple and exacting: place resources where they relieve suffering and expand human possibility—quietly, accountably, and with lasting care.”
Dear friends and partners,
Janice Lieber Staller Charity Fund exists to deliver financial, educational, and other assistance to the poor and underprivileged, including relief from hunger and illness. In the spirit of disciplined global grantmaking, we prioritize partners who demonstrate proximity to need, transparent stewardship, and measurable community benefit.
As a reinstated 501(c)(3) organization with an effective exemption date of May 15, 2021, we remain committed to annual reporting, donor privacy, and programs that honor the dignity of every person we serve.
Leonard Staller
Principal Officer / President
Mission in Action
Grantmaking that turns compassion into structured relief.
We fund interventions that feed families, support recovery from illness-related hardship, and open educational pathways for people historically excluded from opportunity. Every partnership begins with listening, due diligence, and a clear theory of change.
Our model blends direct humanitarian assistance with capacity-building grants so communities can sustain progress long after a single distribution day ends.
Read Our StoryEditorial Briefing
Three pillars of our grantmaking press.
Hunger & Health
Emergency food security, medication access support, and illness-related family relief for households under acute pressure.
Learning Pathways
Scholarships, literacy supports, and educational tools that help learners move from survival toward long-term mobility.
Flagship Programs
Where your gift becomes community infrastructure.
Education Opportunity Grants
Tuition aid, learning materials, and mentoring supports for underprivileged students and adult learners.
Program details
Hunger Relief Partnerships
Food distribution networks and pantry partners that deliver nutritious support with dignity and speed.
Program details
Illness & Hardship Aid
Targeted assistance for medical-related financial crises, recovery support, and family stabilization.
Program detailsImpact Snapshot
Accountability built into every grant cycle.
501(c)(3)IRS tax-exempt public charity
509(a)(2)Public charity classification
≤$50kCurrent 990-N gross receipts threshold
2021Exemption effective May 15
Community Mosaic
Faces of care across the work we fund.
RFP Grant Application Portal
Partners with proven proximity to need are invited to apply.
1
Submit a concept note
Share your community, the hardship you address, and the measurable relief you intend to deliver.
2
Due diligence review
Our board evaluates governance readiness, budget integrity, and alignment with our 501(c)(3) charitable purposes.
3
Award & reporting
Selected partners receive funding guidance, disbursement timelines, and a concise outcomes report framework.