Martin Stern Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,261 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $42,160. 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$65,261
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$42,160
- Assets$44,168
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $83,219 the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,280 | 21 | $38,563 |
| 2023 | $83,219 | 24 | $37,992 |
| 2024 | $65,261 | 18 | $44,168 |
How to apply
Martin Stern Family 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 Martin Stern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $59,761 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,440 |
| California | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amer Friends of Yesh Bnei Rachel | Educ inst | $42,160 |
| Cong Bais Moshe Shmiel | Cont to aplace of prayer | $7,951 |
| Cong NER L'MEIAH | Place ofworship | $4,370 |
| Cong Zichron Binyomin | Place of worship | $2,700 |
| Various | Prayer and education | $1,765 |
| Yesh Bais Binyomin | Educational inst | $1,440 |
| Cong Ohev Shalom | Place of prayer | $1,250 |
| Othonian Society of USA | Educational | $500 |
| Keep Jerusalem | Educational | $500 |
| Jerusalem Capital Dev Fund | Jewish education | $500 |
| Cong Bais Eluzer | Place of worship | $360 |
| Chabad of Laguna | Place of prayer | $360 |
| Vaad Itzorchay Refuah Inc | Social agency | $360 |
| Yeshiva of Torah Vodaath | Jewish education | $250 |
| Kahal Zichron Avrohom Yaakov | Place of worship | $250 |
| Mesivta Netzach Hatorah | Jewish education | $185 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Shraga | Jewish education | $180 |
| Beth Oloth | Orphanage | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Stern
Questions people ask
Does Martin Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin Stern Family Foundation give?
$65,261 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Martin Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Stern (Director).
What does Martin Stern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.