Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation
The Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 48 charitable contributions totaling $1,714,353 to organizations including museums, universities, health and medical organizations, and education and community organizations.
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation gave $1.7M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,714,353
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- Average grant
- $35,716
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,129,569
- -12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (23 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Stern Family Philanthropic 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: 38 Taylor Lane, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (212) 790-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Museum ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 112 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to Massachusetts, 9% to Florida, and 1% each to Illinois and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 48 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% 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 $522K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $550,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Charitable Contribution | $410,000 |
| Wnet Miami Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $150,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Harvard Business School Brighton, MA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel of Westchester Rye, NY | Charitable Contribution | $36,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Dashes indicate figures not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,129,569 | $743,702 | $1,864,631 | $1,714,353 | 48 | $1,759,011 | $627,793 | $1,082,445 |
| 2023 | $17,304,939 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $17,765,761 | $864,363 | $1,846,596 | $1,596,043 | 34 | $1,641,037 | $651,780 | $1,167,661 |
| 2021 | $15,395,286 | $3,503,696 | $759,366 | $521,783 | 17 | — | $3,302,324 | $1,113,708 |
| 2020 | $15,089,234 | $972,846 | $806,154 | $597,500 | 13 | — | $286,849 | $933,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. The Cancer Research Institute says it advances cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. Success Academy Charter Schools describes its mission as building public schools that empower children to succeed in college and life and advocating for educational opportunity.
Other 2024 recipients include White Plains Hospital Medical Center, which says it provides acute and preventive health care to people in Westchester County and surrounding areas; Connecticut College, which says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society; and The Jed Foundation, whose stated mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $1,714,353. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $550,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $550,000 to The Jewish Museum, $410,000 to Tufts University, $150,000 to WNET, $100,000 to the Cancer Research Institute, and $100,000 to UJA Federation. The filing lists the purpose of these contributions as “charitable contribution.”
Other reported grants included $50,000 to Harvard Business School; $36,000 to Congregation Emanuel of Westchester; and $25,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History, the Anti-Defamation League, the Lymphoma Research Foundation, and Success Academy Charter Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Stern as chairman and director; Jane Stern as president and director; Peter Stern as treasurer and director; and David Stern as secretary and director.
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation is led by Jane Stern, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Stern
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stern
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stern
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Stern
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation
How much does Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation gave $1.7M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $35,716, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Rye, NY (3 grants), Elmsford, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Who are Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Museum ($550,000), Tufts University ($410,000) and Wnet ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Museum describes its mission as collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and Jewish culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stern Family Philanthropic 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 Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3949201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stern Family Philanthropic 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 October 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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