Stern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stern Foundation is a private foundation in Mechanicsville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $367,551 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $337,549. 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$367,551
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$337,549
- Assets$725,273
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,000 the year before.
5% 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 | $51,991 | 33 | $979,439 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 32 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $367,551 | 21 | $725,273 |
How to apply
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 Stern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $340,549 |
| Virginia | 18 | $22,002 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community Foundation | General operating support | $337,549 |
| Pine Ridge Missionary Training Camp | General operating support | $5,001 |
| Friends of Israel | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Barns of Rose Hill | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Valentine | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Step Richmond | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Historical Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Christ Church Millwood | General operating support | $475 |
| Clarke County Historical Society | General operating support | $451 |
| Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority | General operating support | $300 |
| Foundation for the State Arboretum | General operating support | $175 |
| Long Branch | General operating support | $175 |
| The Bethel Memorial | General operating support | $175 |
| Millwood Community Association | General operating support | $150 |
| Collegiate School | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sidney L Stern II
- Henry F Stern Jr
- Constance S Moore
Questions people ask
Does Stern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stern Foundation give?
$367,551 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Stern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sidney L Stern II (Director, President), Henry F Stern Jr (Director, Vice President) and Constance S Moore (Director, Secretary, Treasurer).
What does Stern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.