The Robert Stern Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 52-1654921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$220K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
80% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $150,018 |
| The Syv Family School | Los Olivos, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $16,500 |
| NYC Salt Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Arts Outreach | Los Olivos, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Transplant Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Los Alamos Public Library | Los Alamos, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior Milers | Hinesburg, VT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | Hadlyme, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lyme Fire Department | Lyme, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Polk Education Foundation | Bartow, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries | Essex, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Client Earth | Calabasas, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | Boise, ID | Charitable | $500 |
| Stephens College Stern Center for Language & Learning | Williston, VT | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,018 | 20 |
| 2024 | $260,506 | 24 |
| 2023 | $323,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1654921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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