Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It reported 26 grants totaling $370,075 in 2025, supporting organizations in areas that include religious life, education, healthcare, the arts, and community services. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $482,315.
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc gave $482K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 54% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $482,315
- +30.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,551
- +30.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,469,557
- -1.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (14 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 184 Bradley Place 303, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 651-7730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Friends of IDF ($181K). Together the top 10 received $434K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 121 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (64%) and Florida (21%). Arizona and Michigan each accounted for 7% and 1%, respectively; 7% was listed with an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 26 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 38% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $370K (2025) to $521K (2021). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of IDF New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $181,344 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $60,135 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $48,911 |
| America Gives Inc New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $35,000 |
| Congregation Orach Chaim New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $32,850 |
| American Friends of the Asor Lakewood, NJ | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| UT Chabad House Austin, TX | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| The Altneu Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $6,175 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,469,557 | $559,883 | $629,030 | $482,315 | 26 | $559,841 | $455,052 | $315,747 |
| 2025 | $5,538,704 | $495,981 | $509,247 | $370,075 | 26 | $440,215 | $432,337 | $306,848 |
| 2024 | $5,551,970 | $393,439 | $501,160 | $375,000 | 13 | $463,239 | $364,881 | $283,790 |
| 2023 | $5,659,692 | $375,357 | $503,429 | $452,324 | 29 | $465,311 | $340,979 | $273,103 |
| 2022 | $5,779,645 | $371,081 | $478,685 | $384,009 | 27 | $400,007 | $301,487 | $311,908 |
| 2021 | $5,886,124 | $455,994 | $581,118 | $520,990 | 40 | — | $404,443 | $293,719 |
| 2020 | $6,012,373 | $278,156 | $621,708 | $506,443 | 44 | — | $311,247 | $294,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $316K for 2026 — 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 include support for synagogues and organizations connected with Israel, as well as schools, museums, hospitals, and community organizations. The Hewitt School describes its mission as inspiring girls and young women to become ethical leaders; the Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. United Way of Palm Beach County says it works to ensure county residents can access education, housing, financial stability, medical care, and food.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 26 grants totaling $370,075 in 2025. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $77,625, with a median grant of $6,000. Its largest listed grants were $77,625 to American Friends of the Israel Museum, $73,500 to American Friends of IDF, and $30,000 to Palm Beach Synagogue. Other grants included $25,000 to Tsohar and $25,000 to ICT, and $22,000 to Palm Beach Country Club Foundation. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $482,315.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven E Stern as director, president, and secretary, and Bonnie Stern as treasurer.
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc is led by Steven E. Stern, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Steven E. Stern
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Stern
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc
How much does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc give each year?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc gave $482K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $370K across 26 grants.
What is Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,551, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc give grants?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (26 grants).
Who are Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include American Friends of IDF ($181,344), Palm Beach Synagogue ($60,135) and American Friends of the Israel Museum ($48,911), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $560K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for synagogues and organizations connected with Israel, as well as schools, museums, hospitals, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6121155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Stern Steven & Bonnie Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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