Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc
The Jerome L Stern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation incorporated in 1944 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in New York City, the foundation has been tax-exempt since October 1945. It operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across education, religious, and arts sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$925K
+11.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
+2.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+9.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on providing resources for people who have encountered adversity and assisting in opening a path toward success. The foundation focuses on causes that have touched its stakeholders' lives and can make meaningful immediate and direct impact on individuals and their communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Jewish higher education
- Temples and Jewish agencies
- Art museums
- Educational initiatives
- Religious organizations
- Scientific causes
- Medical research
- Community giving programs
Grantmaking
The foundation provides assistance through:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- North Carolina
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year Ending February 2025):
- Total Assets: $5,570,840
- Total Revenues: $1,210,541
- Total Expenses: $1,310,527
- Total Giving: $923,000
Previous Year (Fiscal Year Ending February 2024):
- Total Assets: $5,670,000
- Total Revenues: $1,550,000
- Total Expenses: $1,180,000
The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,570,840 | $5,670,826 | $5,301,584 |
| Revenue | $1,210,541 | $1,546,652 | $91,209 |
| Expenses | $1,310,527 | $1,177,410 | $925,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,057,388 | $952,461 | $717,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $981,999 | $1,321,703 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $640,594 | $552,733 | $574,783 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY S STERN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR. | 4 | — |
| RONALD A STERN | TREASUROR/DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ELLEN L STERN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 270 Madison Avenue, Floor 16 New York, NY 10016-0600
Telephone: 212-972-8165
EIN: 13-6127063
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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