Sydney Stern Memorial Fund
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 95-6050141 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$69K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Jewish Orphans Home | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| March of Dimes | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Breathe California of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wags & Walks | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital | Denver, CO | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hearts & Bones Animal Rescue | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado Cancer Ctr Fund | Denver, CO | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631139349100028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6050141
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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