Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyMechanicsville, Virginia · EIN 54-0847408 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$368K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$725K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community Foundation | Richmond, CA | General operating support | $337,549 |
| Pine Ridge Missionary Training Camp | Mechanicsville, VA | General operating support | $5,001 |
| Friends of Israel | Westville, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Winchester, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Barns of Rose Hill | Berryville, VA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Valentine | Richmond, VA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Afton, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | St George, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | Boyce, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Warrentown, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Step Richmond | Richmond, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Christ Church Millwood | Millwood, VA | General operating support | $475 |
| Clarke County Historical Society | Berryville, VA | General operating support | $451 |
| Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority | Berryville, VA | General operating support | $300 |
| Foundation for the State Arboretum | Boyce, VA | General operating support | $175 |
| Long Branch | Millwood, VA | General operating support | $175 |
| The Bethel Memorial | Millwood, VA | General operating support | $175 |
| Millwood Community Association | Millwood, VA | General operating support | $150 |
| Collegiate School | Richmond, VA | General operating support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,551 | 21 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $51,991 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621109349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-0847408
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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