Candis J Stern Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 47-7001289 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$522K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets for Patriots Inc | Long Beach, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oneida County Humane Society | Rhinelander, WI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Raptor Education Group Inc | Antigo, WI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Center for Humane Economy Inc | Bethesda, MD | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc | Albuquerque, NM | General operating | $20,000 |
| Dona Ana County Humane Society | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $20,000 |
| Frankies Friends | Mt Pleasant, SC | General operating | $20,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Spay and Neuter Action Program | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $20,000 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation | Missoula, MT | General operating | $15,000 |
| Spirit Animal Sanctuary Inc | Boonville, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Face Foundation | San Diego, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Action Programs for Animals | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wild Instincts Inc | Rhinelander, WI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley | Ann Arbor, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Dharmahorse | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $15,000 |
| Shelter Animal Donations | Fenton, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Faithful Friends Inc | New Castle, DE | General operating | $15,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | General operating | $15,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | General operating | $15,000 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation | Orlando, FL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary | Las Cruces, NM | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Loon Project | Orange, CA | General operating | $12,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Shark | Malibu, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Care for Wild | Camarillo, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Turtle Rescue League | Southbridge, MA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Shadow Cats Rescue | Round Rock, TX | General operating | $7,500 |
| Heavenly Paws of Michigan | Rochester Hills, MI | General operating | $7,500 |
| Loon Rescue Inc | Tomahawk, WI | General operating | $7,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $521,500 | 36 |
| 2024 | $464,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $407,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-7001289
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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