Private foundation · EIN 13-4195656 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas D and Denise R Stern 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$1.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$1.0M
Brothers for LifeSeattle, WACharitable$400K
Chabad at DartmouthHanover, NHCharitable$35K
American Friends of Israeli Navy Seals IncNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Dartmouth EngineeringHanover, NHCharitable$10K
International Lone Soldiers IncSpring Valley, NYCharitable$10K
Stacy Joy Goodman Memorial FundMiami, FLCharitable$10K
The Program FoundationSan Francisco, CACharitable$10K
Youth Renewal FundNew York, NYCharitable$5,000

By state: New York 4 · Washington 1 · New Hampshire 2 · Florida 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Thomas D and Denise R Stern Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Anchin Block, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Thomas D and Denise R Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Thomas D and Denise R Stern Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Thomas D and Denise R Stern Family Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Washington (1 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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