Sidney Stern Memorial Trust No
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 95-6495222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded236
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$23.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SIDNEY STERN MEMORIAL TRUST BOARD O |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 893, PACIFIC PALISADES CA 90272 |
| Phone | 8003523705 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORMAT FOR REQUEST |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | ALL DISTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE U.S. |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $63,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $60,750 |
| Adventure Rabbi Trips Adventure Rabbi Adventure Judaism | Beverly Hills, CO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Dunn School | Los Olivos, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swathmore, PA | General operating | $14,750 |
| Hillel the Fdn for Jewish Campus Life Hillel Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $11,500 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Performance Zone Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Credit Do Inc | South Orange, NJ | General operating | $10,000 |
| Working Wardrobes for a New Start | Santa Ana, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Clarkston Community Health Inc | Clarkston, GA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oahu Jewish Ohana | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Thinktech Hawaii Inc | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $10,000 |
| California State University | Fresno, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Camp Hess Kramer Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Inst for the Study of Ethical Diversity | Redondo Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of Hawaii Jewish Community Services of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $10,000 |
| English Speaking Union of the US | New York, NY | General operating | $9,500 |
| Friends of Ballona Wetlands | Playa Del Rey, CA | General operating | $8,000 |
| National Yiddish Book Center Inc | Amherst, MA | General operating | $7,500 |
| The North American Conference on British Studies | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $7,500 |
| Prison University Project Inc | San Quentin, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Scholars Hope Foundation | Garden Grove, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Street Books | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| Vista Del Mar Child and Family | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Community Legal Aid Socal | Santa Ana, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Alexander Hamilton Hs Alumni | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stan | Redwood City, CA | General operating | $7,250 |
| The Maestro Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General operating | $7,000 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Distribution Center Inc | Orlando, FL | General operating | $6,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $6,000 |
| Bay Area Legal Aid Baylegal | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Child Care Law Center | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Garrison Institute | Garrison, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jewishcolorado | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Home for Aged Women Inc | Brookline, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Medieval Academy of America | Boston, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Uni Afhu | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Contemporary Ballet Inc | Honolulu, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hias Inc Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Silver Spring, MD | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Workmens Circle | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Phi Alpha Theta History Honor | Tampa, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | Gilroy, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Center for Educational Research and Development | San Diego, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Family Housing | Midway City, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jamboree Housing Corporation | Irvine, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | El Segundo, CA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Keshet | Newton, MA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera Utah Symphony Utah Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength Community Wealth Ventures | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | New York, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| History of Science Society Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 236 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,103,500 | 236 |
| 2023 | $1,077,500 | 252 |
| 2022 | $1,453,600 | 299 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513579349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6495222
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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