Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.5 million | 7 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 8 | $18.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 9 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
Thomas D & Denise R 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Washington | 1 | $400,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Brothers for Life | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Chabad at Dartmouth | Charitable | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Israeli Navy Seals Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth Engineering | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International Lone Soldiers Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stacy Joy Goodman Memorial Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Program Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas D Stern
- Denise R Stern
Questions people ask
Does Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas D & Denise R Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas D Stern (Trustee) and Denise R Stern (Trustee).