Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Calabasas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$415,485
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $33,500 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,500 | 19 | $374,509 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 16 | $415,485 |
How to apply
Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $4,000 |
| New York | 3 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food on Foot | Provide food and clothings to the homeless | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | To Help people affected by disasters | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Provide Assistance to injured warriors as they undergo rehabilitation and return to civilian life | $1,500 |
| Individual | supports Gold star families | $1,500 |
| Saddleback Community Outreach Inc | Provide opportimities for kids to succeed | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helping Childre in Need Get the Most Amazing Care anywhere | $1,500 |
| Individual | Provide food and shelter for children and senior citizens | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple heart | Grant for therapeutic intervention for Veterans and active-duty military personnel by teaching those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to train service dogs for their comrades with combat-related injuries. | $1,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | committed to saving draft horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect | $1,000 |
| Individual | Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Cousteau Society | Grant to protect the water systems of the planet, marine and fresh water. | $500 |
| Malibu Lost Hills Sheriffs Foundati | Provide local law enforcement equipment needs. | $500 |
| ASPCA | Provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States | $500 |
| Semper K9 assistant Dogs | Provide service dogs for veterans | $500 |
| Prager University | advocacy group that creates videos promoting a conservative viewpoint on various political, economic, and sociological topics | $500 |
| Int'l Fellowship of Christians and | Providing Life Saving care to Jewish people around the world | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Stern
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig Stern (Trustee).
What does Joseph & Ruth E Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, veterans and animals.