The Joyce C Stern Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-4435816 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$308K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heschel School | New York, NY | To aid the organization in fostering critical thinking and a love of learning in an environment of intellectual challenge and academic… | $150,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | To aid the organization in builidng jewish pride through sports and promoting support for israel, zionism and jewish continuity through… | $36,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | To aid the organization in supporting over 500 vetted charitable organizations each working to strengthen communities, uplift live and… | $35,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To aid in putting an end to animal abuse and neglect. | $25,000 |
| All 4 the Dogs Rescue | Lawrenceville, NJ | To aid the organization to save as many dogs as possible by working with several local and out of state shelters and rescues. | $20,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | To aid the organization in providing guide dogs and training - free of charge - to people who were blind or have low vision. | $12,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the West | New York, NY | To promote the teachings and lessons of the seven rabbis of the hasidic jews. | $10,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund | Miami, FL | To aid the organization in finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury and to seeing millions worldwide walk again. | $10,000 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | New York, NY | To promote america's first jewish congregation and help individuals explore the beauty and vitality of jewish and american culture. | $5,000 |
| Shefa School | New York, NY | To aid the organization in supporting and maintaining a jewish community day school in manhattan serving students in grade K-8 who benefit… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $464,395 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630339349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4435816
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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