The Aaron and Betty Lee Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 27-0771357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$590K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
82% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lynch Foundation | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $125,000 |
| Weil Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $125,000 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance | Greenwich, CT | Support of the organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $50,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Support of the organization's mission | $40,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Support of the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Delacorte Theater | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation | West Pal Beach, FL | Support of the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| The National Education Equity Lab | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Squash Haven | New Haven, CT | Support of the organization's mission | $7,000 |
| Generation Sos | Wesport, CT | Support of the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Support of the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Society Msk | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Glazer Hall | Paln Beach, FL | Support of the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | New York, NY | Support of the organization's mission | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $589,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $634,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0771357
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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