Private foundation · EIN 36-4316434 · Lincolnwood, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aj&sl 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $1.3M. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.3M
Median grant
$1.3M
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Details of the Contributions Are Available for Inspection Upon RequestLincolnwood, ILGeneral operating budget$1.3M

About this foundation

Aj&sl Stern Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincolnwood, Illinois, administered in care of Abraham J Stern, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Aj&sl Stern 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 Aj&sl Stern Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 1 grants, a median of $1.3M.

Where does Aj&sl Stern Family Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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