Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlySouthfield, Michigan · EIN 81-4062393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$750K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$16.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $65,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternatives for Girls | Detroit, MI | College and career readiness program support. | $100,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Detroit, MI | Operations support at dexter-linwood neighborhood hub. | $75,000 |
| Detroit Public Media | Wixom, MI | Capital campaign and pbs kids programming support for the milwaukee junction neighborhood hub. | $75,000 |
| Humble Design Inc | Southfield, MI | Program support for the detroit metro area operations, with a focus on supporting military veterans. | $65,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power | Detroit, MI | Capital commitment for development of urban equestrian center. | $60,000 |
| Beyond Basics | Farmington Hills, MI | Summer literacy program support. | $50,000 |
| College Career and Beyond | Detroit, MI | College access and success program support. | $50,000 |
| Michigan State University - Hillel | East Lansing, MI | Leadership development program support. | $50,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan - Student Life Development | Ann Arbor, MI | Blavins scholars program support. | $50,000 |
| Winning Futures | Troy, MI | Workforce prep mentoring program support. | $45,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Southfield, MI | Support for the clubhouse for the common good operations. | $40,000 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Detroit, MI | Pathways to success program support. | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | General support under the elaine stern foundation fund at the community foundation for southeast michigan. | $25,000 |
| Motown Museum | Detroit, MI | Hitsville next program support for the studio recording and engineering pods. | $25,000 |
| Beds 4 Kids | Oak Park, MI | Materials cost support. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $730,550 | 16 |
| 2023 | $685,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600799349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4062393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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