Stern Family Foundation Grant

Stern Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alex Stern Family Foundation
Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Summary

The Alex Stern Family Foundation Grant provides funding to nonprofits in the Fargo-Moorhead area, focusing on arts, education, social welfare, youth recreation, civic projects, and health issues. Established by Alex Stern, a notable community figure, the foundation aims to support initiatives that enhance the local quality of life. Organizations seeking assistance should confirm their eligibility with the Program Manager before applying, ensuring alignment with the foundation's mission.

Overview

NOTE: To inquire if your organization is eligible to apply for a grant, please contact the Program Manager. About The Alex Stern Family Foundation supports the arts, social welfare/human services, education, youth recreation, civic projects and health issues for the benefit of the greater Fargo-Moorhead area. Alex Stern was born in Illinois in 1858 and came to Fargo, North Dakota in 1880 to found Alex-Stern & Company. In 1883 he married Bertha Kaufman, who was born in 1864, in Aurora, Nevada, which used to be a mining camp. The couple had three sons, William born in 1886; Sam born in 1888; and Edward born in 1896. Alex Stern was active in the community having been mayor for four years, a member of the State Legislature, City Commissioner for four years, City Alderman for three terms and a member of the school board for three terms. Stern Family Foundation Grant The Alex Stern Family Foundation supports Fargo-Moorhead area nonprofits through grants in the following categories: The Arts Social Welfare/Human Services Education Youth Recreation Civic Projects Health Issues

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Supports Fargo-Moorhead area nonprofit organizations.