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The Stern Family Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Foxboro, Massachusetts · EIN 874113949

The Stern Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Foxboro, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,134 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $8,790 and the largest $20,788. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $60,600 the year before.

38% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$60,6008$946,437
2024$86,1348$936,520

How to apply

The Stern Family Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Stern Family Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts6$46,126
Pennsylvania1$20,788
Connecticut1$19,220

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA
To provide saint joseph's university mission a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement.$20,788
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
To support university of connecticut's mission to nationally and internationally recognize public research university, focus on excellence in teaching, research, and service.$19,220
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
To provide university of massachusetts boston's mission to support students, advance knowledge, advance social justice, promote wellness, provide accessible healthcare, resist inequities, and partner with the community.$15,681
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
To support university of massachusetts' mission to provide collaboration, community building, compassion, engagement, innovation, local and global impact, and excellence.$12,580
JB'S Keys to DMD
Dover, MA
To support the mission of jb's keys to dmd which is to support the research, advocacy, clinics, and quality of life experiences for families affected by dmd.$5,000
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
To support northeastern university mission to develop excellence in the students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully.$4,830
Emerson College
Boston, MA
To support emerson college's mission to educate students to lead in the arts and communication, and to advance scholarship and creative work.$4,785
Gordon College
Wenham, MA
To support gordon college's mission to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and christian character, committed to lives of service and prepared for leadership worldwide.$3,250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Stern Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Stern Family Charitable Trust give?

$86,134 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $8,790.

Who runs The Stern Family Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Larry Stern (Trustee), Sonja Stern (Trustee), Jessica Stern (Trustee) and Brianna Stern (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Stern Family Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.

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