The Stern Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $108,118 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$108,118
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $350,017 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,017 | 43 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $108,118 | 36 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
The Stern Family 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 The Stern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $205 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $71,152 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,681 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,080 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calibrate Earth | Transform the lives of young people from underserved communities, particularly the descendants of american slavery, by providing safe, equitable, humanitarian spaces where their whole selves are valued, where they can experience engagement, empowerment, and emotional thriving. | $12,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Religious programs | $11,681 |
| Direct Relief - California Wildfire | Disaster relief services | $10,000 |
| Campbell Hall School | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| College Grove Elementary School PTO | Successful students make successful schools which make thriving communities. | $8,000 |
| Imaca | Ith the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers and community partners, we strive to see our mission through our mission to support, educate, empower, and advocate for vulnerable populations in our community | $5,447 |
| World Central Kitchen | Human welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Heroes Linked - Mvat Foundation | Veterans services | $4,000 |
| Humanity Hale | Human welfare programs | $4,000 |
| Soar Inc | Educational programs | $4,000 |
| The Brett Boyer Foundation | Health and wellness programs | $4,000 |
| College Track | Inspire all students to develop the belief that they have the ability, and responsibility, to influence their own destiny. | $3,000 |
| Education Pioneers | We believe in the transformative power of education to create a more just society. With a deep commitment to equity, community, and impact, our nationwide network of diverse leaders drives lasting change in public education. | $3,000 |
| San Francisco - Marin Food Bank | Human welfare programs | $3,000 |
| Knots of Love | To warm the hearts & heads of children + women + men + veterans going through chemo | $2,000 |
| Loma Linda University Health | To sponsor, advance, and promote health and medical education; and to engage in medically related research services through affiliation with the loma linda university school of medicine | $2,000 |
| Mammoth Hospital Foundation | Medical research and treatment programs | $2,000 |
| City of Hope | Medical research and treatment programs | $1,500 |
| Dogs Without Borders | Health and wellness programs | $1,500 |
| Access 4 Bikes Foundation | To motivate and empower marin mountain bikers to act in their own self-interest, to get fair and reasonable access to our public trails and to preserve the experience of trail riding for future generations. | $1,250 |
| California Trout | To protect wilderness | $1,250 |
| The Innocence Project | Human welfare programs | $1,080 |
| Lost Sierra Food Project | Human welfare programs | $1,005 |
| California Fire Foundation | Provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protec | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| National Diaper Bank | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| No US Without You la | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Animal protection programs | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Ronald mcdonald house charities creates, finds and supports programs that directly impact the health and well being of children | $1,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| Bettertogether Forever | To empower pet owners and local communities to reduce abandoned animal populations through spay/neuter | $500 |
| Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue | Animal protection programs | $500 |
| Mutual Aid Network | Human welfare programs | $500 |
| Water Drop Los Angeles | Human welfare programs | $500 |
| World Jewish Relief | Human welfare programs | $205 |
| Concern Foundation | To help cancer patients | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jody S Lindell
- Shelley Stern Kriegler
- Taffy J Stern
- Stacey L Stern-Von Berg
- Karen Lewis
- Nicole Von-Berg
- Megan Rowe
Questions people ask
Does The Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stern Family Foundation give?
$108,118 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jody S Lindell (Director / Board Chairman), Shelley Stern Kriegler (Director / President), Taffy J Stern (Director / Board Member) and Stacey L Stern-Von Berg (Director / Cfo) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Stern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.