Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,432 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $104 and the largest $2,825. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,432
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$104
- Largest grant$2,825
- Assets$7,439
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,273 the year before.
70% 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 | $5,242 | 14 | $17,342 |
| 2024 | $4,273 | 4 | $13,074 |
| 2025 | $5,432 | 11 | $7,439 |
How to apply
Malis and Stern Family 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 Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $41 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $3,469 |
| New York | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $104 |
| Texas | 1 | $18 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Bnai Tikvah | Charitable - religious | $2,825 |
| Cornell Grinspoon Hillel | Charitable - religious | $1,800 |
| Maot Chitim | Charitable - religious | $180 |
| Jewish United Fund | Charitable - religious | $180 |
| Hallie 225 Foundation | Charitable - education and medical | $112 |
| Global Brigades | Charitable - medical | $104 |
| Chabad of Riverwoods | Charitable - religious | $72 |
| Deerfield High School School Chest | Charitable - education | $70 |
| School Supplies for Cambodian Kids | Charitable - education | $41 |
| Deerfield High School School Chest | Charitable - education | $30 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | Charitable - medical | $18 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Malis
- Gary Stern
- Andrew Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc give?
$5,432 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $104.
Who runs Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Malis (President), Gary Stern (Vice President) and Andrew Eisenberg (Director).
What does Malis and Stern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.