Salomon Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Salomon Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Montvale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $840,684 the year before.
68% 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 | $688,634 | 25 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $840,684 | 33 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 38 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
Salomon 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 Salomon Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $468,780 |
| New York | 14 | $457,220 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $75,001 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $56,500 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $36,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of Hawaii | Education | $100,000 |
| The Cheder | Education | $77,520 |
| Individual | Education | $75,000 |
| Individual | Education | $66,200 |
| Freehold Kollel Inc | Education | $65,700 |
| Individual | Education | $64,000 |
| Individual | Education | $61,000 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | Education | $56,500 |
| Individual | Education | $50,001 |
| Individual | Education | $50,000 |
| Individual | Education | $50,000 |
| Individual | Education | $50,000 |
| Individual | Assistance for the needy | $50,000 |
| Individual | Assistance for the needy | $40,000 |
| Oraysa | Education | $36,000 |
| Congregation Gates of Mercy | Education | $29,000 |
| Ani Ledodi Inc | Assistance for the needy and distressed | $25,000 |
| Chabad of South Tampa | Jewish outreach | $25,000 |
| Individual | Education | $25,000 |
| Individual | Education | $25,000 |
| Torah Temimah of Lakewood | Education | $25,000 |
| Congregation Bais Yosef of Lakewood | Education | $21,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Moshe Inc | Education | $20,180 |
| Areivim Institute | Provide assistance for the needy | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education | $14,400 |
| Bais Yosef of Lakewood | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Assistance for the needy | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
| Flatbush Community Fund | Provide funds for the needy | $10,000 |
| Individual | Assistance for the needy | $10,000 |
| National Society of Hebrew Day | Education | $10,000 |
| Nesivos Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Lakewood | Education | $7,500 |
| Individual | Education | $7,500 |
| Chabad of Knoxville | Jewish outreach | $7,200 |
| Avenue N Jewish Center | Education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Education | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Stern
- Samuel Stern
Questions people ask
Does Salomon Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Salomon Stern Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Salomon Stern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Stern (President) and Samuel Stern (Treasurer).
What does Salomon Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.