Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation
The Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Established in June 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and other philanthropic purposes. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization focused on providing resources to support individuals and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.1M
-12.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
Grant Count
48
Avg Grant Size
$36K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide resources for people who have encountered adversity and to assist in opening a path toward success. The foundation emphasizes that grants and scholarships are focused on causes that can make meaningful, immediate, and direct impact on individuals and their communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Giving
- Educational Scholarships
- Individual Hardship Assistance
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500,000 to $750,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts scholarship applications on a specific timeline, with applications accepted from January 1 through April 1 annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,129,569
- Total Giving: $1,714,353
- Revenue: $743,702
- Expenses: $1,860,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,129,569 | $17,304,939 | $17,765,761 |
| Revenue | $743,702 | — | $864,363 |
| Expenses | $1,864,631 | — | $1,846,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,759,011 | — | $1,641,037 |
| Net Investment Income | $627,793 | — | $651,780 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,082,445 | — | $1,167,661 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES STERN | CHMN/DIR | 1 | — |
| JANE STERN | PRES/DIR | 0.25 | — |
| PETER STERN | TREAS/DIR | 0.25 | — |
| DAVID STERN | SECY/DIR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced congratulations to 2025 scholarship recipients, with applications for new candidates accepted starting January 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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