Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation
The Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westfield, New Jersey. It reported 21 grants totaling $119,000 in 2024, supporting organizations with purposes that included Israel-related education, refugee protection, health care, environmental law, and other activities.
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,000
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,440,200
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written application describing the applicant organization and the purpose of the proposed grant. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel R Stern
Mailing address: 186 Wood Avenue Ste 300, Iselin, NJ 08830
Phone: (908) 385-9405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was J Street Education Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were New York (31%), the District of Columbia (22%), Maine (13%), California (10%), and Maryland (8%). These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2022) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Street Education Foundation Washington, DC | Supports Jewish Israel Related Education Efforts | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund Lewiston, ME | Promote Freedom Justice and Equality for All Israelis | $15,000 |
| Americans for Peace Now Washington, DC | Support Provided Charitable Servicesaa | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Support Provided Charitable Services | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | To champion the courageous men and women of the idf and care for their needs through transformational opportunities and support as they protect the state of israel and her people. | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Silver Spring, MD | Advocate for the protection of refugees and assure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve | $10,000 |
| Braver Angels Inc New York, NY | Dedicated to political depolarization, bring americans together to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic | $5,000 |
| Chautauqua Foundation Chautauqua, NY | Explore the important social issues of our times; promote excellence and creativity in the apprciation, performance and teaching of the arts | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief Intl Santa Barbara, CA | Improve the health of people living in high-need areas | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,440,200 | $84,962 | $124,758 | $119,000 | 21 | $119,000 | $84,962 | $99,234 |
| 2023 | $1,479,996 | $102,314 | $207,251 | $200,000 | 30 | $200,000 | $102,314 | $93,718 |
| 2022 | $1,584,933 | $99,965 | $108,862 | $95,500 | 26 | $107,828 | $94,766 | $104,518 |
| 2021 | $1,593,830 | $73,502 | $128,032 | $108,500 | 30 | $128,032 | $68,957 | $120,641 |
| 2020 | $1,648,360 | $20,305 | $100,726 | $98,750 | 21 | — | $70,828 | $100,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions span several fields. For example, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; the Anti-Defamation League describes its work as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate; and Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on political depolarization, reproductive health care, and refugee protection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $119,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported awards were $15,000 each to J Street Education Foundation and New Israel Fund, followed by $10,000 each to Americans for Peace Now, the Anti-Defamation League, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It invites a written application describing the applicant organization and the purpose of the proposed grant. The filing lists no award restrictions and no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel R. Stern as chairman, Claude M. Stern as director, and Jacqueline S. Bellowe as secretary.
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation is led by Daniel R. Stern, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel R. Stern
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claude M. Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline S. Bellowe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation
How much does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation give each year?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation gave $119K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 30 grants.
What is Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,667, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation give grants?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Maine (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Provided Charitable Services" (3 grants).
Who are Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include J Street Education Foundation ($15,000), New Israel Fund ($15,000) and Americans for Peace Now ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation?
Submit a written application describing the applicant organization and the purpose of the proposed grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's EIN?
Arthur and Edith Stern Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4609409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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