Private foundation · EIN 36-6109775 · Arcadia, California

Robert & Adele Stern 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: 12 grants paid, $357K total, median $27K. 58% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$357K
Median grant
$27K
Stays in CA
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Calculus ProjectRandolph, MAGeneral support$100K
Rare Village FoundationMcKinney, TXGeneral support$50K
Rare Village FoundationMcKinney, TXGeneral support$50K
Rare Village FoundationMcKinney, TXGeneral support$40K
Save the Redwoods LeaugeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$40K
Sonoma County Library FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$40K
Christ Church United MethodistLouisville, KYGeneral support$13K
Congregation Beth David of San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$5,000
National Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CAGeneral support$5,000
People's Self Help Housing CorporationSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$5,000
Redwood Empire Food BankSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$5,000
Cuesta College FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral support$4,400

By state: Texas 3 · California 7 · Massachusetts 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Robert & Adele Stern Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Arcadia, California, administered in care of Adele Stern, tax-exempt since 1961. 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 Robert & Adele Stern 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 Robert & Adele Stern Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $357K across 12 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Robert & Adele Stern Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), California (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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