Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2026 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $35,001 to charitable organizations.
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,001
- +78.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,842
- +78.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $152,514
- -8.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 985 Fifth Ave 18B, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 585-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic ($20K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 3% to recipients in Connecticut, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $501; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $453 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 58% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $62K (2023). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic New York, NY | Support of the Arts | $20,460 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | Religious | $2,076 |
| Isef Foundation New York, NY | Educational | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Jewish Museum New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum New York, NY | Support of the Arts | $1,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Medical Organization | $1,000 |
| The Community Synagogue Westport, CT | Religious | $640 |
| Macular Degeneration Association Sarasota, FL | General Contribution | $500 |
| Hampton Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | Religious | $360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,514 | $25,740 | $39,582 | $35,001 | 19 | $35,810 | $21,968 | $16,486 |
| 2025 | $166,030 | $31,569 | $28,233 | $19,669 | 19 | $19,749 | $24,006 | $16,986 |
| 2024 | $162,694 | $49,348 | $46,624 | $42,096 | 19 | $42,196 | $44,920 | $14,832 |
| 2023 | $159,970 | $28,399 | $70,967 | $61,734 | 20 | $63,196 | $21,362 | $16,389 |
| 2022 | $202,538 | $61,450 | $58,974 | $48,198 | 21 | $49,673 | $52,778 | $20,380 |
| 2021 | $200,062 | $55,322 | $70,407 | $58,718 | 20 | — | $45,217 | $17,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes, including arts, education, religion, and medical causes. For example, the Macular Degeneration Association describes its mission as finding a cure for macular degeneration, sharing research findings that may lead to new treatments, and offering educational programs for people affected by the disease. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its mission as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art across times and cultures to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $35,001. Grant amounts ranged from $44 to $20,460, with a median grant of $360.
The largest 2026 grants included $20,460 to American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic for support of the arts; $5,000 to Washington Institute for Near East Policy for educational purposes; $2,076 to Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun for religious purposes; and $1,500 to ISEF Foundation for educational purposes. Other grants included $1,000 each to American Friends of the Jewish Museum for general support, the Jewish Museum for support of the arts, and NYU Langone Health for a medical organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jane Stern Lebell as president and treasurer, and Ronald Stern and Geoffrey Stern as directors.
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc is led by Jane Stern Lebell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane Stern Lebell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Stern
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Stern
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc
How much does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 19 grants.
What is Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $360, and its average grant was $1,842, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc that year got $501 on average.
Where does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support of Art" (4 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic ($20,460), Washington Institute for Near East Policy ($5,000) and Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun ($2,076), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc reported $153K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes, including arts, education, religion, and medical causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3389567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Jane Stern Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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