The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $443,749 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 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$443,749
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $401,984 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 | $378,028 | 20 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $401,984 | 23 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $443,749 | 23 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
The Linda Band Howard S 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 The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $247,149 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $6,100 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association-The Stern Family Geriatric Fund | Letters and science career initative fund, providing funds for geriatric assistance | $100,000 |
| Hatzolah | Provides voluntary emergency medical services to the community | $36,000 |
| National Ms Society | Provides funds for research finding cause of ms and it's cure | $30,000 |
| Heart and Soul Charitable Fundinc | Supporting nyc organizations by assisting children, the homeless, and youthprovides food for marginalized residents with food and assistanceprovides food and assistance to marginalizes residents of nyc | $25,480 |
| City Harvestinc | To feed those new yorkers who are food-insecure | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Provides funds for meals for homebound terminal idividuals | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Letters and science career initiative fund,geriattric assistance | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge NYC | Provides free lodging for patients that have to come to nyc for cancer treatment | $21,669 |
| Camera | Committee for accuracy in mid-east reporting | $20,000 |
| East End Hospice | Dedicated to expert care and compassion for terminally ill | $20,000 |
| Neurodiversity Alliance | Supports neudivergent students aged 16-26 with learning disabilities | $15,000 |
| The Parrish Museum | Focuss on the art and artists of li east end-exhibitions and educational programs | $12,000 |
| Generation Sos | Helps teens and young adults battle substance abuse and drug counciling | $10,500 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Provide tuition assistance for diadvantaged students | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Southampton | Enhancing the community by helping the children and fellowship in the community | $10,000 |
| Musella Foundation | Dedicated to helping brain tumor patients as well as raising money for brain tumor research | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Providing tuition assistance to disadvantaged students | $10,000 |
| Southhampton Art Museum | Multi media arts and cultural center including free admission for live performances ,film and educational programs | $7,000 |
| Manilow Music Project | Empowers underfunded school music programs to provide quality musiceducation by donating instruments, scholarships and equipment.providing scholarships nationwide to disadvantaged young people through the gift of music | $6,100 |
| Sads Foundation | Provides info& assistance to families of children &young adults pre disposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Treating children with childhood cancer and other life threating diseases for free | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | College of literature ,science and arts for judaic studies | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Stern
- Rachel Stern Graham
- Seth F Stern
Questions people ask
Does The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation give?
$443,749 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Stern (President), Rachel Stern Graham (Director) and Seth F Stern (Director).
What does The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.