Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Stuart, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $629,990 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$629,990
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $512,300 the year before.
36% 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 | $512,300 | 29 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $629,990 | 31 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Russell and Jane Stern Charitable 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 Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $380,150 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 13 | $95,625 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $53,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $65 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hias | To protect refugees whose lives are in danger and help them rebuid their lives | $100,000 |
| Project Lift | High school diploma program in hobe sound | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | To fund after school and summer programs | $60,000 |
| Saint Peter's University | The saint peter fund | $53,000 |
| Council on Aging of Martin County | Kane center - meals on wheels program | $50,000 |
| The Banner Lake Club Inc | To support the banner lake community with social and educational support for children | $50,000 |
| House of Hope | To help fund financial assistance for matin county residents | $26,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island | To support the mission of mentoring services | $25,000 |
| Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Inc | To support funding for wellness programs for under-served people in martin county, fl | $25,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club at Lincoln House | To support general operating expenses of the organization | $25,000 |
| Little Lights Dentistry | To support free dental care for unisured, low-income children | $25,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | Educational scholarships | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To support programs regarding antisemitism | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation Barstow-Reed Society | To fund new equipment, facilities, technology & education for hospital staff | $10,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Ocean ecocenter and cap expansion program promoting education, research and advocacy for the environment | $10,000 |
| Sands Point Conservancy | Funding for presevation and protection of the sturctures and grounds of the preserve | $10,000 |
| The Blue Card | To help fund financial assistance for needy holocaust survivors | $10,000 |
| Sands Point Scholarship Fund | For scholarships | $5,000 |
| Educational Visions Inc | Sponor of child in rwanda | $3,000 |
| Community Chest of Port Washington | Supporting senior citizen programs | $2,500 |
| Landmark on Main | To support the community center | $2,500 |
| Port Washington Library Foundation | To help fund childrens programs | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Port Washington Public Library | To fund adult lectures | $1,000 |
| Sid Jacobson JCC | To support the jcc facilities update campaign | $1,000 |
| St Luke Greek Orthodox Church | To support those in need fund | $1,000 |
| The Community Synagogue | To help fund thanksgiving meal drive | $1,000 |
| The Library Foundation of Martin County | Donation to assist library services not met by public funding | $1,000 |
| Audubon of Martin County Inc | To promote nature based education programs with local schools and community centers | $150 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Funding to protect ecological lands and waters | $150 |
| The Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden Inc Clark Botanic Garden | To support bird santuary | $125 |
| Smith College | For the smith fund | $65 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Stern
Questions people ask
Does Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation give?
$629,990 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell Stern (Trustee).
What does Russell and Jane Stern Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.