The Stern Family Foundation
The Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cranbury, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 50 grants totaling $530,615, with many of the listed recipients being Jewish religious or educational organizations.
The Stern Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stern Family Foundation gave $531K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $530,615
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,612
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $7,901
- -70.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (24 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (51% 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 The Stern Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact A Joseph Stern in writing, detailing the organization’s accomplishments. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: A Joseph Stern
Mailing address: 4A Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512-3507
Phone: (609) 655-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stern Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highland Park Community Kollel ($173K). Together the top 10 received $459K.
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 248 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 36% to New York, 7% to Florida, and 3% to Arizona. The filing lists 1% under an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stern Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 50 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $384K (2020) to $670K (2023). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Community Kollel Highland Park, NJ | Support Organization's Mission | $172,500 |
| Yeshiva Netzach Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | Support Organization's Mission | $61,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Eliyahu Brooklyn, NY | Support Organization's Mission | $60,000 |
| Cranbury Kollel Cranbury, NJ | Support Organization's Mission | $40,000 |
| Hollywood Torah Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Lehachzikum Ulehachyoism Brooklyn, NY | Support Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic Passaic, NJ | Support Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Morasha Olami Lakewood, NJ | Support Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Scottsdale Torah Centerahavas Torah Scottsdale, AZ | Support Organization's Mission | $18,000 |
| Gateways Organizations Monsey, NY | Support Organization's Mission | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,901 | $512,000 | $530,646 | $530,615 | 50 | $530,615 | $301 |
| 2023 | $26,547 | $607,000 | $669,571 | $669,540 | 46 | $669,540 | $572 |
| 2022 | $89,118 | $563,100 | $580,739 | $580,708 | 54 | $580,708 | $904 |
| 2021 | $106,757 | $518,000 | $429,643 | $429,612 | 47 | $429,612 | $507 |
| 2020 | $18,400 | $396,500 | $384,072 | $384,072 | 51 | — | $600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stern Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include Jewish religious education, Talmudic research, and assistance to people in need. For example, Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic says it provides Jewish religious education at the elementary and high school levels; Lev Berel says it raises funds for schools of higher Jewish education and Talmudic research; and Bobbies Place says it provides clothing and other assistance to needy individuals as well as support to Jewish charitable, religious, and educational organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $530,615. Individual grants ranged from $18 to $172,500, with a median of $1,375. Among the largest reported grants were $172,500 to Highland Park Community Kollel, $61,000 to Yeshiva Netzach Yisroel, $60,000 to Kollel Zichron Eliyahu, and $40,000 to Cranbury Kollel. Each was listed as support for the recipient organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists A Joseph Stern and Rochelle Stern as trustees.
The Stern Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. Joseph Stern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Stern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 The Stern Family Foundation
How much does The Stern Family Foundation give each year?
The Stern Family Foundation gave $531K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $670K across 46 grants.
What is The Stern Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stern Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,375, and its average grant was $10,612, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stern Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Stern Family Foundation give grants?
The Stern Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (36%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Stern Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Stern Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization's Mission" (49 grants).
Who are The Stern Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stern Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Highland Park Community Kollel ($172,500), Yeshiva Netzach Yisroel ($61,000) and Kollel Zichron Eliyahu ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stern Family Foundation?
The Stern Family Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $531K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stern Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include Jewish religious education, Talmudic research, and assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stern Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to contact A Joseph Stern in writing, detailing the organization’s accomplishments. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stern Family Foundation's EIN?
The Stern Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2495169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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