The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation
To provide direct support to the el paso community foundation in order to make grants to temple mt. Sinai, synagogue b'nai zion, columbia university, mt. Sinai medical center of New York, support to medical sciences and related fields of interest in the el paso area, and other charitable and civic organizations in the el paso area.
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation gave $325K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $325K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,929
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $324,929
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $324,929
- Total assets
- $5,779,666
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was El Paso Community Foundation ($325K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2020) to $340K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | General Support | $324,929 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,779,666 | $437,793 | $395,698 | $324,929 | 1 | $437,793 |
| 2024 | $5,737,571 | $449,307 | $350,088 | $281,929 | 1 | $449,307 |
| 2023 | $5,638,352 | $169,024 | $359,681 | $294,929 | 1 | $169,024 |
| 2022 | $5,829,009 | $-221,173 | $385,514 | $319,429 | 1 | $-221,173 |
| 2021 | $6,435,696 | $1,243,190 | $409,982 | $339,893 | 1 | $1,243,190 |
| 2020 | $5,602,488 | $1,060,266 | $273,884 | $214,428 | 1 | $191,075 |
About The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $325K. Net investment income was $438K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation is led by Barbara Wheeler, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Wheeler
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Francis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Tiscareno
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rana Kronfol
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Meador
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Pearson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Habib Asfahani
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Butterworth
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation
How much does The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation give each year?
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation gave $325K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $282K across 1 grant.
How large is The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation?
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $438K.
Where does The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation operate?
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The J Edward Stern and Helen MC Stern Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2652851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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