Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $938,430 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$938,430
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $923,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $827,122 | 49 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $923,000 | 50 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $938,430 | 57 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Jerome L 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 Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $768,244 |
| Florida | 3 | $50,000 |
| California | 4 | $47,680 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $22,506 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University | Educational | $100,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | Religious | $80,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Educational | $57,500 |
| Amit | General contributions | $55,000 |
| American Friends of the Ipo | Arts | $35,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | Religious | $30,394 |
| Hadar Institute | Educational | $30,000 |
| Yad Yisrael | Religious/heritage | $30,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | Educational | $25,160 |
| American Friends of Batsheva Dance Company | Arts | $25,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| ART21 | Arts | $25,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | Educational | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Square Synagogue | Religious | $25,000 |
| The Hampton Synagogue | Religious | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | Educational | $24,800 |
| Belev Echad | Aid to veterns | $23,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | To support for the health, well-being, and education of the soldiers of the israel defense forces in us | $22,500 |
| Chabad of Melrose | Religious | $21,000 |
| Magbit Foundation | Educational | $20,000 |
| Conservative Synagogue of Westport | Religious | $16,370 |
| Coudert Institute | Educational | $15,000 |
| Good Counsel Services Inc | Education | $15,000 |
| Chabad Young Professionals | Religious | $12,200 |
| Labshul | Educational | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Startup Nation Central | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Radio station | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Synagogue | $10,000 |
| Porte Noire Gardens | Educational | $10,000 |
| The Abraham Joshua Heschel School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Pro-isreal group | $10,000 |
| The Ross School | Education | $9,300 |
| United Mashadi Jewish Community of America Inc | Miscellaneous | $8,700 |
| The Jewish Museum | Art history | $8,500 |
| Sefaria | Education | $7,500 |
| Keren or Inc | Scientific | $6,000 |
| NYU Langone Health Office | Medical | $6,000 |
| Valley Beth Shalom | Religious | $5,680 |
| American Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum | Educational | $5,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Westport | Religious/educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Geoffrey S Stern
- Ronald A Stern
- Ellen L Stern
Questions people ask
Does Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc give?
$938,430 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Geoffrey S Stern (President/Director.), Ronald A Stern (Treasuror/Director) and Ellen L Stern (Director).
What does Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.