Private foundation · EIN 82-3289242 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stern Family 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: 10 grants paid, $415K total, median $43K. 80% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$415K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in NY
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Association to Benefit ChildrenNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$50K
New Alternatives for Children IncNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$50K
Sanctuary for FamiliesNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$50K
Power of TwoBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$50K
Room to GrowNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$45K
Neighbors Together CorpBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$40K
Reaching Out Community Services IncBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$40K
The Children's Aid SocietyNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$40K
The Association of CommunityColumbia, MDUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$35K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose$15K

By state: New York 8 · Maryland 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Stern Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Mark a Stern, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Stern Family 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 Stern Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $415K across 10 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Stern Family Charitable Foundation give?

New York (8 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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