The Linda B and Howard S Stern Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-2123103 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$444K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$9.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
43% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association-The Stern Family Geriatric Fund | Madison, WI | Letters and science career initative fund, providing funds for geriatric assistance | $100,000 |
| Hatzolah | New York, NY | Provides voluntary emergency medical services to the community | $36,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | Provides funds for research finding cause of ms and it's cure | $30,000 |
| Heart and Soul Charitable Fundinc | New York, NY | Supporting NYC organizations by assisting children, the homeless, and youthprovides food for marginalized residents with food and… | $25,480 |
| City Harvestinc | New York, NY | To feed those new yorkers who are food-insecure | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | Provides funds for meals for homebound terminal idividuals | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Letters and science career initiative fund,geriattric assistance | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge NYC | New York, NY | Provides free lodging for patients that have to come to NYC for cancer treatment | $21,669 |
| Camera | Boston, MA | Committee for accuracy in mid-east reporting | $20,000 |
| East End Hospice | Westhampton Beach, NY | Dedicated to expert care and compassion for terminally ill | $20,000 |
| Neurodiversity Alliance | New York, NY | Supports neudivergent students aged 16-26 with learning disabilities | $15,000 |
| The Parrish Museum | Water Mill, NY | Focuss on the art and artists of li east end-exhibitions and educational programs | $12,000 |
| Generation Sos | Westport, CT | Helps teens and young adults battle substance abuse and drug counciling | $10,500 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Provide tuition assistance for diadvantaged students | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Southampton | Southampton, NY | Enhancing the community by helping the children and fellowship in the community | $10,000 |
| Musella Foundation | Hewlett, NY | Dedicated to helping brain tumor patients as well as raising money for brain tumor research | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Providing tuition assistance to disadvantaged students | $10,000 |
| Southhampton Art Museum | Southampton, NY | Multi media arts and cultural center including free admission for live performances ,film and educational programs | $7,000 |
| Manilow Music Project | Culver City, CA | Empowers underfunded school music programs to provide quality musiceducation by donating instruments, scholarships and equipment.providing… | $6,100 |
| Sads Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Provides info& assistance to families of children &young adults pre disposed to sudden death from cardiac arrhythmias | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Treating children with childhood cancer and other life threating diseases for free | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbour, MI | College of literature ,science and arts for judaic studies | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $443,749 | 23 |
| 2024 | $401,984 | 23 |
| 2023 | $378,028 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103349
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2123103
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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