Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $119,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$119,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $200,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 30 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 21 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel R Stern 186 Wood Avenue Ste 300, Iselin, NJ 08830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 385-9405 |
| What to submit | Written application with description of applicant organization and purpose of proposed grant. |
What Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $37,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $26,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 4 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Street Education Foundation | Supports jewish israel related education efforts | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Promote freedom justice and equality for all israelis | $15,000 |
| Americans for Peace Now | Support provided charitable servicesaa | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Support provided charitable services | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To champion the courageous men and women of the idf and care for their needs through transformational opportunities and support as they protect the state of israel and her people. | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Advocate for the protection of refugees and assure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve | $10,000 |
| Braver Angels Inc | Dedicated to political depolarization, bring americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic | $5,000 |
| Chautauqua Foundation | Explore the important social issues of our times; promote excellence and creativity in the apprciation, performance and teaching of the arts | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief Intl | Improve the health of people living in high-need areas | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | Protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the USA, to challenging racial and economic injustice | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Provide optimal care and services to individuals living with alzheimer's disease and related illnesses | $4,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Support the us holocaust memorial museum and inspire citizns and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide and promote human dignity | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Colorado | Conserve the lands and waters on which life depends | $3,000 |
| Friends of Unuted Hatzalah | Support for disaster relief | $2,000 |
| Hand an Hand | Support for education | $2,000 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Support provided charitable services | $1,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Working to improve patient rights and individual choice at the end of life | $1,000 |
| Givewell | Finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Support provided charitable services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel R Stern
- Claude M Stern
- Jacqueline S Bellowe
Questions people ask
Does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation give?
$119,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel R Stern (Chairman), Claude M Stern (Director) and Jacqueline S Bellowe (Secretary).
What does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.