The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, New York. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$402K
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations addressing sudden cardiac death in children and young adults, as evidenced by grants to organizations providing information and assistance to families of children and young adults predisposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias.
Grantmaking
The foundation provided a grant of $4,667 to an organization providing information and assistance to families of children and young adults predisposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias (2023).
Average Grant
amount: $4,667–$130,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:
- New York
- Wisconsin
- Utah
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6,100,265
- Total giving: $378,028
- Total revenue: $155,000
- Total expenses: $494,000
- Total liabilities: $5,000
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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
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association-the Stern Family Geriatric Fund ($65,000), City Parks Foundation ($30,000), National Ms Society ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HEART AND SOUL CHARITABLE FUNDINC NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORTING NYC ORGANIZATIONS BY ASSISTING CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AND YOUTHPROVIDES FOOD FOR MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WITH FOOD AND ASSISTANCEPROVIDES FOOD AND ASSISTANCE TO MARGINALIZES RESIDENTS OF NYC | $20,000 |
| MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT CULVER CITY, CA | EMPOWERS UNDERFUNDED SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSICEDUCATION BY DONATING INSTRUMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND EQUIPMENT.PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS NATIONWIDE TO DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE GIFT OF MUSIC | $6,667 |
| UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND UNIV OF RICHMOND, VA | SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DIADVANTAGED STUDENTS | $10,000 |
| WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-THE STERN FAMILY GERIATRIC FUND MADISON, WI | LETTERS AND SCIENCE CAREER INITATIVE FUND, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GERIATRIC ASSISTANCE | $65,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY-HOPE LODGE NYC NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDES CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS HELP WHEN AWAY FROM HOMEPROVIDES CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS HELP WHEN AWAY FROM HOME | $24,999 |
| BRING CHANGE TO MIND SAN FRANCISCO, CA | END DISCRIMINATION AND STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS | $5,000 |
| CAMERA BOSTON, MA | COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MID-EAST REPORTING | $20,000 |
| CITY HARVESTINC NEW YORK, NY | TO FEED THOSE NEW YORKERS WHO ARE FOOD-INSECURE | $20,667 |
| CITY PARKS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDES EDUCATION IN A RECREATION SETTING FOR CHILDREN IN CITY PARKS | $30,000 |
| DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | CANCER RESEARCH | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA STERN | PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| RACHEL STERN GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SETH F STERN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1185 Park Ave Apt 10K New York City, NY 10128-1311
Telephone: 212-369-7809
EIN: 47-2123103
Tax-exempt status: Granted March 2015
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Linda Band Howard S Stern fund?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations addressing sudden cardiac death in children and young adults, as evidenced by grants to organizations providing information and assistance to families of children and young adults predisposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias.
How do I apply for a grant from The Linda Band Howard S Stern?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2023): $378,028 • Average grant amount: $4,667–$130,000 • Median grant amount: Data available in Form 990 filings **Recent Grants:** The foundation provided a grant of $4,667 to an organization providing information and assistance to families of children and young adults predisposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias (2023).
Where does The Linda Band Howard S Stern make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in: • New York • Wisconsin • Utah
What size grants does The Linda Band Howard S Stern award?
In 2024, The Linda Band Howard S Stern awarded 23 grants totaling $402K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Linda Band Howard S Stern's EIN?
The Linda Band Howard S Stern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2123103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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