The Dianne & David Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dianne & David Stern Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $656,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$656,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $607,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $2.8 million | 3 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $607,000 | 31 | $26.6 million |
| 2025 | $656,500 | 33 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
The Dianne & David 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 The Dianne & David Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $60,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $466,500 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $34,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | General support | $275,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $60,000 |
| Ecojustice Canada Society | General support | $60,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $50,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General support | $30,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $30,000 |
| Forest Animal Rescue | General support | $25,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General support | $15,000 |
| Wnetthirteen | General support | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Westchester Cty | General support | $12,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | General support | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | General support | $6,000 |
| Pets Alive | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $5,000 |
| The New Choral Society | General support | $5,000 |
| World Science Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $5,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal Nation Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Equine Rescue Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Relief International | General support | $2,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Weinberg Nature Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Cat Assistance | General support | $1,000 |
| Little Star Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Independence Pass Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Let's Get Ready | General support | $500 |
| Scarsdale Hs PTA Scholarship | General support | $500 |
| North Bergen Purr | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne B Stern
- Eric A Stern
Questions people ask
Does The Dianne & David Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dianne & David Stern Foundation give?
$656,500 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Dianne & David Stern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dianne B Stern (Trustee) and Eric A Stern (Trustee).
What does The Dianne & David Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and animals.