Richard and Judith Stern Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-4159217 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Japan Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| National Womens Law Center | Washington, DC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicageo, IL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Laboratory | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Newman Nation | Libertyville, IL | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $78,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102756
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4159217
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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