Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vineland, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,800 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $25,000. 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$65,800
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,225 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,225 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $65,800 | 20 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Gershon and Lois 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 Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 6 | $24,250 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $2,950 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300 |
| Texas | 2 | $200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Support for operations | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council (Jafina) | Support for operations | $10,000 |
| American Foreign Academic Research (Afar) | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Columbia University - Retina Research Fund | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Teak Fellowship | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| The Shared Humanity Project | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Support for operations | $2,250 |
| Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation | Support for operations | $1,700 |
| Chabad at the Shore | Support for operations | $1,500 |
| Ocean Hill Cats | Support for operations | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Support for operations | $1,100 |
| University of Vermont Children's Hospital | Support for operations | $1,000 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund (United Way) | Support for operations | $500 |
| Play for Pink | Support for operations | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Support for operations | $300 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Support for operations | $100 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support for operations | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support for operations | $100 |
| The Cooper Foundation | Support for operations | $100 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | Support for operations | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gershon A Stern
- Lois L Stern
- Robert M Stern
- Susan J Spector
- Joshua Spector
- Carly Stern
- Allison Stern
- Margo Spector
Questions people ask
Does Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc give?
$65,800 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gershon A Stern (President), Lois L Stern (Vice President / Secretary), Robert M Stern (Trustee) and Susan J Spector (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gershon and Lois Stern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.