The Dianne & David Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1598679 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$656K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$32.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
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
34% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General support | $275,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Ecojustice Canada Society | Vancouver, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Forest Animal Rescue | Silver Springs, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Wnetthirteen | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Westchester Cty | White Plains, NY | General support | $12,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Pets Alive | Middletown, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| The New Choral Society | Scarsdale, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| World Science Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp | Scarsdale, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal Nation Inc | South Salem, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Equine Rescue Inc | Bloomingburg, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Relief International | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Ossining, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Pleasantville, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Weinberg Nature Center | Scarsdale, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Cat Assistance | Ardsley, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Little Star Foundation | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Independence Pass Fund | Aspen, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Let's Get Ready | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Scarsdale Hs PTA Scholarship | Scarsdale, NY | General support | $500 |
| North Bergen Purr | North Bergen, NJ | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $656,500 | 33 |
| 2024 | $607,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $2,775,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601809349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1598679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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