Percival Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Percival Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,300 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$77,300
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,700 the year before.
18% 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 | $67,700 | 43 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $77,300 | 39 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Percival Stern 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 Percival Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 22 | $33,600 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $13,500 |
| New York | 4 | $10,200 |
| Maryland | 3 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Foundation (ACLU) | For general purposes of the grantee | $7,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | For general purposes of the grantee | $7,000 |
| Pandas Network | For general purposes of the grantee | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Washington | For general purpose of the grantee | $4,500 |
| Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel | For general purposes of the grantee | $4,000 |
| Faces of Hope | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,750 |
| National Resources Defense Council | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,000 |
| The Lev Experience | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | For general purposes of the grantee | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans | For general purposes of the grantee | $2,500 |
| Wassmuth Center for Human Rights | For general purposes of the grantee | $2,500 |
| Congregation or Chadash | For general purposes of the grantee | $2,000 |
| Isidore Newman School | For general purposes of the grantee | $2,000 |
| Family Advocates | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,500 |
| Learning Lab | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,500 |
| The Peregrine Fund | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,500 |
| Boise Art Museum | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,050 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Idaho Humane Society | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Land Trust of the Treasure Valley | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| St Luke's Children's Hospital Foundation | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Sunflower Bakery | For general purposes of the grantee | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D (Formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) | For general purposes of the grantee | $700 |
| Agency for New Americans | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| Conservation Voters for Idaho | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| Garden City Public Library Foundation | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | For general purposes of the grantee | $500 |
| Zoo Boise | For general purposes of the grantee | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry S Brown
- Mark S Stein
- Marilyn R Brown
- Dr Perry S Brown Jr
- Jeffrey S Brown
- Laura A Sardilli
Questions people ask
Does Percival Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Percival Stern Foundation give?
$77,300 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Percival Stern Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Perry S Brown (President), Mark S Stein (Trustee), Marilyn R Brown (Treasurer) and Dr Perry S Brown Jr (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Percival Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and science and research.