The Isidore Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 13-6113256 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$3,193
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,158 and $4,586.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
95% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | PPNYC is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information, a fierce advocate, and a committed partner to… | $10,728 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | The ACLU was founded to ensure the promise of the Bill of Rights and to expand its reach to people historically denied its protections. In… | $10,664 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | We address today's most urgent environmental challenges by targeting issues that affect people around the world. Working in partnership… | $9,215 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | An independent, global movement providing medical aid where its needed most. Founded to save lives and speak out, MSF has treated tens of… | $6,274 |
| Southern Proverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation,… | $5,996 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives,… | $5,062 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | ADL is a leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism and bigotry, its timeless… | $4,586 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the… | $4,521 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Our mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. By establishing long-term relationships with sister… | $4,413 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied. Amnesty International is a global movement of millions… | $3,937 |
| Pathfinder International | Watertown, MA | Pathfinder is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have… | $3,937 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. | $3,245 |
| Hias | Silver Springs, MD | HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic,… | $3,193 |
| American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee | Washington DC, DC | ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage.… | $3,158 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | NRDC works to safeguard the earth-its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. | $3,158 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the U.S. and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the… | $3,158 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | We are dedicated to the pursuit of peaceful change in communities divided by conflict. We recognize that there are many possible paths to… | $3,158 |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. | $3,158 |
| Union for Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Union for Concerned Scientists tackles some of the hardest problems facing humanity with the commitment and urgency they require. We work… | $3,158 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | The trevor project, inc. is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lgbtq+ (lesbian, gay,… | $3,158 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | we work to end hunger and poverty in partnership with the communities we serve. Our programs support entrepreneurs around the world,… | $3,115 |
| Partnership for the Homeless | New York, NY | The Partnership for the Homeless is committed to building a just and equitable society and creating lasting community change through… | $2,510 |
| United Way of NYC | New York, NY | To help mobilize our communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers | $2,510 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | he Feeding America network is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger.… | $2,146 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,158 | 24 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349100140
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6113256
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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