Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr
Preselected recipients only
Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 | $43,000 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 14 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr 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 Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $34,000 |
| New York | 3 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASPCA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Jewish Orphans Home | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| March of Dimes | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Breathe California of la | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wags & Walks | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| City of Hope | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hearts & Bones Animal Rescue | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Cancer Ctr Fund | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Bilson
Questions people ask
Does Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Don Bilson (Trustee).
What does Sidney Stern Memorial Fund Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and health.