Private foundation · EIN 46-3259132 · Stuart, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Russell and Jane Stern Charitable 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: 31 grants paid, $630K total, median $10K. 42% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$630K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
HiasSilver Spring, MDTo protect refugees whose lives are in danger and help them rebuid their lives$100K
Project LiftPalm City, FLHigh school diploma program in hobe sound$100K
Boys & Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLTo fund after school and summer programs$60K
Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJThe saint peter fund$53K
Council on Aging of Martin CountyStuart, FLKane center - meals on wheels program$50K
The Banner Lake Club IncHobe Sound, FLTo support the banner lake community with social and educational support for children$50K
House of HopeStuart, FLTo help fund financial assistance for matin county residents$26K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long IslandWestbury, NYTo support the mission of mentoring services$25K
Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic IncStuart, FLTo support funding for wellness programs for under-served people in martin county, fl$25K
Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club at Lincoln HouseGlen Cove, NYTo support general operating expenses of the organization$25K
Little Lights DentistryStuart, FLTo support free dental care for unisured, low-income children$25K
Sailfish Point FoundationStuart, FLEducational scholarships$20K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYTo support programs regarding antisemitism$10K
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation Barstow-Reed SocietyStuart, FLTo fund new equipment, facilities, technology & education for hospital staff$10K
Florida Oceanographic SocietyStuart, FLOcean ecocenter and cap expansion program promoting education, research and advocacy for the environment$10K
Sands Point ConservancyPort Washingtom, NYFunding for presevation and protection of the sturctures and grounds of the preserve$10K
The Blue CardNew York, NYTo help fund financial assistance for needy holocaust survivors$10K
Sands Point Scholarship FundPort Washingtom, NYFor scholarships$5,000
Educational Visions IncPalm City, FLSponor of child in rwanda$3,000
Community Chest of Port WashingtonPort Washingtom, NYSupporting senior citizen programs$2,500
Landmark on MainPort Washington, NYTo support the community center$2,500
Port Washington Library FoundationPort Washingtom, NYTo help fund childrens programs$2,500
Friends of the Port Washington Public LibraryPort Washingtom, NYTo fund adult lectures$1,000
Sid Jacobson JCCEast Hills, NYTo support the jcc facilities update campaign$1,000
St Luke Greek Orthodox ChurchBroomall, PATo support those in need fund$1,000
The Community SynagoguePort Washingtom, NYTo help fund thanksgiving meal drive$1,000
The Library Foundation of Martin CountyStuart, FLDonation to assist library services not met by public funding$1,000
Audubon of Martin County IncStuart, FLTo promote nature based education programs with local schools and community centers$150
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAFunding to protect ecological lands and waters$150
The Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden Inc Clark Botanic GardenAlbertson, NYTo support bird santuary$125
Smith CollegeNorthampton, MAFor the smith fund$65

By state: Florida 13 · Maryland 1 · New York 13 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stuart, Florida, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Russell and Jane Stern Charitable 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 Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $630K across 31 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (13 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New York (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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