Alex Stern Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Alex Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fargo, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $553,833 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $112,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$553,833
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$112,500
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $564,833 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $511,000 | 72 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $564,833 | 67 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $553,833 | 69 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dan Carey 4141 28th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 364-2020, danc@visionbanks.com |
| Deadlines | March 31 and august 31 |
| Restrictions | Fargo moorhead area activities |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alex Stern Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 57 | $500,000 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $53,833 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Foundation Giving Hearts Day | Giving hearts | $112,500 |
| Angels Hockey Club | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Oak Grove Lutheran School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Handi-Wheels Transportation Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Red River Regional Marksmanship Cen | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Gold Gymnastics | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Vil | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hope Blooms | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the Red River Valley DBA Hia Health | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Fargo Moorhead | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Landon's Light Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lend A Hand Up Inc | Program sponsor | $10,000 |
| Red River Children's Advocacy Cente | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sanford Health Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Small Wonders Preschool & Child Car | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Soul Solutions | General operating support | $10,000 |
| TNT Kid's Fitness | General operating support | $10,000 |
| YWCA Cass Clay | General operating support | $10,000 |
| City of Moorhead Matson Baseball Field | Matson field improvements | $8,333 |
| Fargo Moorhead Orchestral Associati | General operating support | $7,500 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bio Girls | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cass County North Dakota Historical Bonanzaville | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ccri | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Dental Services Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community of Care | Volunteer program | $5,000 |
| Deep Roots Recovery | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food Pantry | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fargo Air Museum | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonie | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fargo Moorhead Orchestral Associati | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fargo Public Schools Development Fo | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Firstlink | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fix It Forward Ministry | General operating support | $5,000 |
| FM Ballet | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fraser LTD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children Fargo- Moor | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Moorhead Library | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Furniture Mission of the Red River | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gooseberry Park Players | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Carey
- Rondi McGovern
Questions people ask
Does Alex Stern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31 and august 31.
How much does Alex Stern Family Foundation give?
$553,833 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alex Stern Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan Carey (Trustee) and Rondi McGovern (Trustee).
What does Alex Stern Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.