Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,001 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $360 and the largest $20,460. 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$35,001
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$360
- Largest grant$20,460
- Assets$336,591
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,669 the year before.
42% 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 | $42,096 | 19 | $330,108 |
| 2024 | $18,669 | 19 | $353,818 |
| 2025 | $35,001 | 19 | $336,591 |
How to apply
Jane 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 Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $28,611 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $890 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | Support of the arts | $20,460 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Educational | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | Religious | $2,076 |
| Isef Foundation | Educational | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Jewish Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | Medical organization | $1,000 |
| The Community Synagogue | Religious | $640 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | General contribution | $500 |
| Hampton Synagogue | Religious | $360 |
| Neue Galerie | Support of art | $265 |
| Aicf America Israel Cultural Foundation | Support of art | $250 |
| Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law | General support | $250 |
| Artis | Support of art | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support of art | $106 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $100 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $100 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Medical organization | $100 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Religious | $44 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Stern Lebell
- Ronald Stern
- Geoffrey Stern
Questions people ask
Does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc give?
$35,001 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $360.
Who runs Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Stern Lebell (Pres/Treas), Ronald Stern (Director) and Geoffrey Stern (Director).
What does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.