Irvin Stern Foundation
Historical FunderBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 36-6047947 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 GLADES ROAD SUITE 500, BOCA RATON FL 33431 |
| Phone | 9178465619 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 & SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figueroa Wu Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Brooklyn Boatworks | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Housing Plus | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Latet Humanitarian Aid Inc | White Plains, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative | Richmond, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Inglobal | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $30,000 |
| Bonadfide Inc | Oakland, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan -Jewish Life & Antisemitism | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| Inside Out Network | Tucson, AZ | General support | $25,000 |
| Access Reproductive Justice | Oakland, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Paper Fig Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $25,000 |
| American Geographical Society | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Chapter 510 | Oakland, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| I Mentor Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Debate Commission | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Denver Children's Foundation | Debver, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| Urban Alchemy | San Francisco, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Culture Therapy | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Denver, CO | General support | $10,000 |
| Rescuing Leftover Cuisine - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | Deerfield Beach, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hagal Sheli Inc | Dover, DE | General support | $10,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger | Raleigh, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre Company | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Clamshell Foundation Inc | East Hampton, NY | General support | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $626,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $643,419 | 31 |
| 2022 | $905,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620589349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6047947
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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