Private foundation · EIN 47-2123103 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Linda B and Howard S 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: 23 grants paid, $444K total, median $12K. 57% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$444K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NY
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association-The Stern Family Geriatric FundMadison, WILetters and science career initative fund, providing funds for geriatric assistance$100K
HatzolahNew York, NYProvides voluntary emergency medical services to the community$36K
National MS SocietyNew York, NYProvides funds for research finding cause of ms and it's cure$30K
Heart and Soul Charitable FundincNew York, NYSupporting nyc organizations by assisting children, the homeless, and youthprovides food for marginalized residents with food and assistanc…$25K
City HarvestincNew York, NYTo feed those new yorkers who are food-insecure$25K
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYProvides funds for meals for homebound terminal idividuals$25K
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WILetters and science career initiative fund,geriattric assistance$25K
American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge NYCNew York, NYProvides free lodging for patients that have to come to nyc for cancer treatment$22K
CameraBoston, MACommittee for accuracy in mid-east reporting$20K
East End HospiceWesthampton Beach, NYDedicated to expert care and compassion for terminally ill$20K
Neurodiversity AllianceNew York, NYSupports neudivergent students aged 16-26 with learning disabilities$15K
The Parrish MuseumWater Mill, NYFocuss on the art and artists of li east end-exhibitions and educational programs$12K
Generation SOSWestport, CTHelps teens and young adults battle substance abuse and drug counciling$11K
Damon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYCancer research$10K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAProvide tuition assistance for diadvantaged students$10K
Kiwanis Club of SouthamptonSouthampton, NYEnhancing the community by helping the children and fellowship in the community$10K
Musella FoundationHewlett, NYDedicated to helping brain tumor patients as well as raising money for brain tumor research$10K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCProviding tuition assistance to disadvantaged students$10K
Southhampton Art MuseumSouthampton, NYMulti media arts and cultural center including free admission for live performances ,film and educational programs$7,000
Manilow Music ProjectCulver City, CAEmpowers underfunded school music programs to provide quality musiceducation by donating instruments, scholarships and equipment.providing…$6,100
Sads FoundationSalt Lake City, UTProvides info& assistance to families of children &young adults pre disposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias$5,000
St Judes Children HospitalMemphis, TNTreating children with childhood cancer and other life threating diseases for free$5,000
University of MichiganAnn Arbour, MICollege of literature ,science and arts for judaic studies$5,000

By state: New York 13 · Wisconsin 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Connecticut 1 · Georgia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

The Linda B and Howard S Stern Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Linda Stern, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 The Linda B and Howard S 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 The Linda B and Howard S Stern Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $444K across 23 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does The Linda B and Howard S Stern Family Foundation give?

New York (13 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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