Percival Stern Foundation
The Percival Stern Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, Idaho. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Idaho, Louisiana, and New York.
Percival Stern Foundation at a glance
In short: Percival Stern Foundation gave $77K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Idaho. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,300
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,982
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,106,313
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (43% 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 Percival Stern Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9811 West Tributary Lane, Garden City, ID 83714
Phone: (504) 722-1259
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Percival Stern Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Foundation (ACLU) ($7K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Idaho recipients received 43% of grant dollars, Louisiana recipients 17%, New York recipients 13%, Maryland recipients 8%, and District of Columbia recipients 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Percival Stern Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 39 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 $65K (2022) to $77K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Foundation (ACLU) Boise, ID | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $7,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New Orleans, LA | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $7,000 |
| Pandas Network Menlo Park, CA | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Washington, DC | For General Purpose of the Grantee | $4,500 |
| Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel Boise, ID | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $4,000 |
| Faces of Hope Boise, ID | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $3,750 |
| National Resources Defense Council New York, NY | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $3,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $3,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $3,000 |
| The Lev Experience North Bethesda, MD | For General Purposes of the Grantee | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,106,313 | $23,079 | $97,652 | $77,300 | 39 | $77,300 | $17,104 | $76,069 |
| 2023 | $1,181,007 | $14,750 | $89,282 | $67,700 | 43 | $67,700 | $6,993 | $65,184 |
| 2022 | $1,255,690 | $56,153 | $84,817 | $64,800 | 42 | $64,800 | $46,342 | $66,295 |
| 2021 | $1,284,329 | $149,538 | $87,786 | $69,550 | 46 | $69,550 | $140,745 | $72,447 |
| 2020 | $1,223,538 | $82,856 | $85,369 | $66,850 | 40 | — | $68,719 | $65,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Percival Stern Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K 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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, human rights, education, food access, arts, animal welfare, conservation, and medical research. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation’s stated priorities. For instance, the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights says it promotes respect for human dignity and diversity through education, while Feeding America says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $77,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $7,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $7,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Foundation and the Anti-Defamation League; $5,000 to PANDAS Network; and $4,500 to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, $3,750 to Faces of Hope, and $3,500 to the National Resources Defense Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Perry S. Brown as president; Mark S. Stein as trustee; Marilyn R. Brown as treasurer; and Dr. Perry S. Brown Jr., Jeffrey S. Brown, and Laura A. Sardilli as trustees.
Percival Stern Foundation is led by Perry S. Brown, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Perry S. Brown
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Jeffrey S. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura A. Sardilli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark S. Stein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Perry S. Brown Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn R. Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Perry S Brown (President).
Frequently asked questions about Percival Stern Foundation
How much does Percival Stern Foundation give each year?
Percival Stern Foundation gave $77K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 43 grants.
What is Percival Stern Foundation's typical grant size?
Percival Stern Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,982, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Percival Stern Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Percival Stern Foundation give grants?
Percival Stern Foundation's top state is Idaho, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (17%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (20 grants), New Orleans, LA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Percival Stern Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Percival Stern Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Percival Stern Foundation's largest grantees?
Percival Stern Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Foundation (ACLU) ($7,000), Anti-Defamation League ($7,000) and Pandas Network ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Percival Stern Foundation?
Percival Stern Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Percival Stern Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, human rights, education, food access, arts, animal welfare, conservation, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Percival Stern Foundation?
The foundation 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 Percival Stern Foundation's EIN?
Percival Stern Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0545551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Percival Stern Foundation 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.
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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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