Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family
The Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 11 grants totaling $64,273, including support for organizations in Florida, New York, Washington, DC, and New Jersey.
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family at a glance
In short: Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family gave $64K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,273
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,843
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $1,314,333
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 Clipper Lane, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (412) 760-4062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth Am ($25K). Together the top 9 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 11% to New York, 6% to Washington, DC, and 3% to New Jersey. The reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2025) to $175K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Am Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $25,200 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | Restricted: Jupiter Medical | $15,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Myclinic Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tikva Children's Home West Caldwell, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Dysautonomia International East Moriches, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Red Tent Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | Restricted: Aces | $1,040 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,314,333 | $33,557 | $69,609 | $64,273 | 11 | $66,593 | $31,237 | $85,205 |
| 2024 | $1,350,385 | $36,601 | $88,946 | $83,109 | 15 | $85,999 | $33,711 | $80,765 |
| 2023 | $1,402,730 | $-137,209 | $109,046 | $100,611 | 20 | $103,371 | $35,013 | $73,252 |
| 2022 | $1,648,985 | $174,965 | $94,062 | $82,051 | 17 | $84,781 | $171,895 | $69,968 |
| 2021 | $1,568,082 | $315,692 | $95,150 | $85,681 | 19 | $88,258 | $313,019 | $77,933 |
| 2020 | $1,346,842 | $365,597 | $129,178 | $122,502 | 15 | — | $361,217 | $63,018 |
| 2019 | $1,110,423 | $8,212 | $188,174 | $174,850 | 14 | — | — | $67,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Capital Area Food Bank says it works to create more equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. Maltz Jupiter Theatre describes itself as a professional regional theatre dedicated to performing arts and arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $64,273. Grants ranged from $833 to $25,200, with a median grant of $1,800.
The largest listed awards were $25,200 to Temple Beth Am for an unrestricted purpose and $15,000 to Admirals Cove Foundation, restricted to Jupiter Medical. Other listed awards included $5,000 to Admirals Cove Foundation for an unrestricted purpose, $5,000 to MyClinic for an unrestricted purpose, and $5,000 to the Anti-Defamation League for an unrestricted purpose. The foundation also gave $1,040 to Admirals Cove Foundation, restricted to ACES.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence Stern as president, treasurer, and director, and Rebecca Stern as vice president, secretary, and director.
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family is led by Lawrence Stern, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Stern
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Stern
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family
How much does Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family give each year?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family gave $64K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 15 grants.
What is Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's typical grant size?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $5,843, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family give grants?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's largest grantees?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth Am ($25,200), Admirals Cove Foundation ($21,040 across 3 grants) and Myclinic ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's EIN?
Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4129652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lawrence and Rebecca Stern Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
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