Todd a and Raphaela Stern
Todd a and Raphaela Stern is a private foundation based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports one grant totaling $1,627,220, with the recipient listed in Lincolnwood, Illinois.
Todd a and Raphaela Stern at a glance
In short: Todd a and Raphaela Stern gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,627,220
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,627,220
- +11691.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,627,220
- Total assets
- $16,476,481
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Todd a and Raphaela Stern
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3701 W Lunt Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone: (212) 485-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Todd a and Raphaela Stern funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Details of the Contributions Are Available for Inspection Upon Request ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
377 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 348 grants of 377 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Todd a and Raphaela Stern gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Details of the Contributions Are Available for Inspection Upon Request Lincolnwood, IL | General Operating Budget | $1,627,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 85-2987562.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,476,481 | $1,352,258 | $1,672,174 | $1,627,220 | 1 | $1,630,680 | $902,062 | $829,649 |
| 2023 | $16,858,786 | $1,170,892 | $2,286,210 | $2,139,062 | 155 | $2,206,307 | $762,260 | $837,517 |
| 2022 | $17,967,984 | $-1,905,325 | $1,384,296 | $1,326,873 | 120 | $1,329,710 | $178,863 | $954,588 |
| 2021 | $21,550,345 | $1,539,270 | $1,715,265 | $1,652,904 | 101 | $1,653,303 | $892,241 | $1,050,369 |
| 2020 | $28,684 | $28,883 | $199 | — | — | — | $28,684 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Todd a and Raphaela Stern reported a distributable amount of $830K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,627,220. The recipient was listed as “DETAILS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST,” in Lincolnwood, Illinois; the grant’s stated purpose was “GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Stern, Raphaela Stern, and Abraham Stern as directors.
Todd a and Raphaela Stern's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raphaela Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Stern
Director
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 Todd a and Raphaela Stern
How much does Todd a and Raphaela Stern give each year?
Todd a and Raphaela Stern gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 155 grants.
How large is Todd a and Raphaela Stern?
Todd a and Raphaela Stern reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Todd a and Raphaela Stern?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Todd a and Raphaela Stern make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Illinois.
What is Todd a and Raphaela Stern's EIN?
Todd a and Raphaela Stern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2987562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Todd a and Raphaela Stern accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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