Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $370,075 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $77,625. 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$370,075
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$77,625
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,000 the year before.
81% 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 | $452,324 | 29 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $375,000 | 13 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $370,075 | 26 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc 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 Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $237,575 |
| Florida | 7 | $77,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | Charitable donation | $77,625 |
| American Friends of Idf | Charitable donation | $73,500 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Tsohar | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Ict | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Charitable donation | $22,000 |
| The Altneu Synagogue | Charitable donation | $18,000 |
| Congregation Orach Chaim | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| The Hewitt School | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Hilton Education Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Jewish Federation | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Bruce and Marsha Moskowitz Foundation Inc | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Accessibility Accelerator | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Groundswell Stewardship Initiative | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | Charitable donation | $3,600 |
| United Hatzalah | Charitable donation | $3,600 |
| Norton Museum | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| New York Presbyterianhudson Valley Hospital | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| VT Chabad House | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven E Stern
- Bonnie Stern
Questions people ask
Does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc give?
$370,075 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven E Stern (Director/President/Secretary) and Bonnie Stern (Treasurer).
What does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.