The Linda and Isaac Stern Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-2112066 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Linda Stern |
|---|---|
| Address | 2101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 200081756 |
| Phone | 2024830323 |
| Form and materials | No required form. Name, address, & description, amount of grant sought & purpose, any literature about the organization. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Principally, but not exclusively, charitable organizations devoted to classical music. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Concert Artists | New York, NY | Support concert artists | $30,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Wash, DC | Support concert series | $10,000 |
| The New School | New York, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Levine Music | Washington, DC | Support young musicians | $3,000 |
| National Symphony Orch | Washington, DC | Support orch. | $1,068 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,068 | 5 |
| 2024 | $49,050 | 6 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630939349100433
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2112066
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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