William A Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William A Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,800 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$131,800
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $141,364 the year before.
12% 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 | $115,260 | 60 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $141,364 | 63 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $131,800 | 59 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
William A 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 William A Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 54 | $126,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cone Health Cone Health | Support | $15,000 |
| Church World Services Greensboro Church World Services Greensboro | Support | $12,000 |
| Communities in School Communities in School | Support | $5,000 |
| Cone Health Philanthropy Cone Health Philanthropy | Support | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Jewish Federation Greensboro Jewish Federation | Support | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry Greensboro Urban Ministry | Support | $5,000 |
| Junior League of High Point Junior League of High Point | Support | $5,000 |
| Westchester Country Day School Westchester Country Day School | Support | $4,000 |
| Cape Fear Community College Cape Fear Community College | Support | $3,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of NC Childrens Home Society of NC | Support | $3,000 |
| Newcomers School Newcomers School | Support | $3,000 |
| Uncg Uncg | Support | $3,000 |
| Hillel at UNC Hillel at UNC | Support | $2,500 |
| NC Hillel FDTN UNC CH NC Hillel FDTN UNC CH | Support | $2,500 |
| Preservation Greensboro Inc Preservation Greensboro Inc | Support | $2,500 |
| Sanctuary House Sanctuary House | Support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Gso United Way of Greater Gso | Support | $2,500 |
| American Jewish Committee American Jewish Committee | Support | $2,000 |
| Bennett College Bennett College | Support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Home of NC Boys & Girls Home of NC | Support | $2,000 |
| Greensboro Hebrew Cemetary Greensboro Hebrew Cemetary | Support | $2,000 |
| Greensboro Public Library FDTN Greensboro Public Library FDTN | Support | $2,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn | Support | $2,000 |
| Mustard Seed Comm Health Mustard Seed Comm Health | Support | $2,000 |
| Sidney J Stern Sr Mem FD Sidney J Stern Mem FD | Support | $2,000 |
| Uncg Flora Stern Scholarship Uncg Flora Stern Scholarship | Support | $2,000 |
| Uncw Uncw | Support | $2,000 |
| University of NC Press University of NC Press | Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea-Tra Friends of the Mountains-To-The-Sea-Trail Inc | Support | $1,500 |
| A Simple Gesture Gso A Simple Gesture Gso | Support | $1,000 |
| Authoracare FDTN Authoracare FDTN | Support | $1,000 |
| Beth David Synagogue Beth David Synagogue | Support | $1,000 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club Brigade Boys & Girls Club | Support | $1,000 |
| Coastal Land Trust NC Coastal Land Trust | Support | $1,000 |
| Danbury Volunteer Fire Dept Danbury Volunteer Fire Dept | Support | $1,000 |
| Disability Advocacy Center Disability Advocacy Center | Support | $1,000 |
| Elon Academy Elon Academy | Support | $1,000 |
| Elon University Law School Elon University Law School | Support | $1,000 |
| Family Services of the Piedmont Family Services of the Piedmont | Support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Oakdale Cemetery Friends of Oakdale Cemetery | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan G Stern
- Katherine S Weaver
- Sidney J Stern III
Questions people ask
Does William A Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William A Stern Foundation give?
$131,800 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs William A Stern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan G Stern (Vice Preside), Katherine S Weaver (President, T) and Sidney J Stern III (Vice Preside).
What does William A Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.