The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,068 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,068
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$455,593
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,050 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $43,000 | 2 | $482,038 |
| 2024 | $49,050 | 6 | $452,886 |
| 2025 | $49,068 | 5 | $455,593 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Stern 2101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008-1756 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 483-0323 |
| What to submit | No required form. Name, address, & description, amount of grant sought & purpose, any literature about the organization. |
| Restrictions | Principally, but not exclusively, charitable organizations devoted to classical music. |
What The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $14,068 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Concert Artists | Support concert artists | $30,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Support concert series | $10,000 |
| The New School | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Levine Music | Support young musicians | $3,000 |
| National Symphony Orch | Support orch. | $1,068 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Stern
- Jacques Boubli
- Yefim Bronfman
Questions people ask
Does The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation give?
$49,068 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Stern (Pres/Secy/Dir.), Jacques Boubli (Treas./Dir.) and Yefim Bronfman (Director).
What does The Linda & Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.