Robert and Adele Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyArcadia, California · EIN 36-6109775 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$357K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$13,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Calculus Project | Randolph, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Mckinney, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Mckinney, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Mckinney, TX | General support | $40,000 |
| Save the Redwoods Leauge | San Francisco, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Sonoma County Library Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | Louisville, KY | General support | $13,000 |
| Congregation Beth David of San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| People's Self Help Housing Corporation | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Cuesta College Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $4,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357,400 | 12 |
| 2024 | $126,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $131,900 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349100017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6109775
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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