Joseph Stern & Ruth E Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyCalabasas, California · EIN 34-6557729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
60% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | Committed to saving draft horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect. | $3,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Topeka, KS | Provide Assistance to injured warriors as they undergo rehabilitation and return to civilian life | $3,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | Provide lifesaving food, shelter and medical care to animals in need. | $3,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Los Angeles, CA | Leukemia lymphoma research | $2,100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research and treatment of children with cancer | $2,000 |
| Saddleback Community Outreach Inc | Ticson, AZ | Provide opportunities for kids to succeed. | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Provide food and shelter for children and senior citizens | $1,000 |
| Cousteau Society | New York, NY | Grant to protect the water systems of the planet, marine, and fresh water. | $1,000 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | Advocacy group that creates videos promoting a conservative viewpoint on various political, economic, and sociological topics. | $500 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association | Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to the protection of Proposition 13 and the advancement of taxpayers rights. | $100 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($9,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,700 | 16 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $33,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602549349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6557729
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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