Irvin Stern Foundation
Accepts applications
Irvin Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $626,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$626,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was down from $643,419 the year before.
74% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $905,000 | 37 | $11.3 million |
| 2023 | $643,419 | 31 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $626,000 | 31 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grants Administrator 550 Glades Road Suite 500, Boca Raton, FL 33431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 846-5619 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See website |
| Deadlines | March 1 & september 1 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Irvin Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $138,500 |
| California | 6 | $130,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $110,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $57,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Figueroa Wu Family Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Brooklyn Boatworks | General support | $30,000 |
| Housing Plus | General support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Latet Humanitarian Aid Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative | General support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | General support | $30,000 |
| Inglobal | General support | $30,000 |
| Bonadfide Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan -Jewish Life & Antisemitism | General support | $25,000 |
| Inside Out Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Access Reproductive Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $25,000 |
| Paper Fig Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | General support | $25,000 |
| American Geographical Society | General support | $20,000 |
| Chapter 510 | General support | $20,000 |
| I Mentor Chicago | General support | $20,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Debate Commission | General support | $15,000 |
| Denver Children's Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Alchemy | General support | $15,000 |
| Culture Therapy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | General support | $10,000 |
| Rescuing Leftover Cuisine - Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hagal Sheli Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | General support | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre Company | General support | $7,500 |
| Clamshell Foundation Inc | General support | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Epstein
- Kirstin Boncher
- Heidi Boncher
- Nicholas Epstein
- Arthur Winter
- Samantha Epstein
- Emma Winter
- Ian Epstein
- Molly Winter
- Claire Winter
Questions people ask
Does Irvin Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 & september 1.
How much does Irvin Stern Foundation give?
$626,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Irvin Stern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Epstein (Trustee), Kirstin Boncher (Trustee), Heidi Boncher (Trustee) and Nicholas Epstein (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Irvin Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.