The Stern Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySherman Oaks, California · EIN 95-4744668 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calibrate Earth | Pasadena, CA | Transform the lives of young people from underserved communities, particularly the descendants of american slavery, by providing safe,… | $12,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | Washington, DC | Religious programs | $11,681 |
| Direct Relief - California Wildfire | Santa Barbara, CA | Disaster relief services | $10,000 |
| Campbell Hall School | Studio City, CA | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| College Grove Elementary School PTO | College Grove, CA | Successful students make successful schools which make thriving communities. | $8,000 |
| Imaca | Bishop, CA | Ith the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers and community partners, we strive to see our mission through our mission to… | $5,447 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington DC, DC | Human welfare programs | $5,000 |
| Heroes Linked - Mvat Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Veterans services | $4,000 |
| Humanity Hale | Kailuakona, HI | Human welfare programs | $4,000 |
| Soar Inc | Balsam, NC | Educational programs | $4,000 |
| The Brett Boyer Foundation | Franklin, TN | Health and wellness programs | $4,000 |
| College Track | Oakland, CA | Inspire all students to develop the belief that they have the ability, and responsibility, to influence their own destiny. | $3,000 |
| Education Pioneers | Boston, MA | We believe in the transformative power of education to create a more just society. with a deep commitment to equity, community, and impact,… | $3,000 |
| San Francisco - Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Human welfare programs | $3,000 |
| Knots of Love | Costa Mesa, CA | To warm the hearts & heads of children + women + men + veterans going through chemo | $2,000 |
| Loma Linda University Health | Loma Linda, CA | To sponsor, advance, and promote health and medical education; and to engage in medically related research services through affiliation… | $2,000 |
| Mammoth Hospital Foundation | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Medical research and treatment programs | $2,000 |
| City of Hope | Irvine, CA | Medical research and treatment programs | $1,500 |
| Dogs Without Borders | Encino, CA | Health and wellness programs | $1,500 |
| Access 4 Bikes Foundation | Woodacre, CA | To motivate and empower marin mountain bikers to act in their own self-interest, to get fair and reasonable access to our public trails and… | $1,250 |
| California Trout | San Francisco, CA | To protect wilderness | $1,250 |
| The Innocence Project | New York, NY | Human welfare programs | $1,080 |
| Lost Sierra Food Project | Quincy, CA | Human welfare programs | $1,005 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protec | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Educational programs | $1,000 |
| National Diaper Bank | New Haven, CT | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| No US Without You LA | Los Angeles, CA | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| Project Street Vet | Encinitas, CA | Animal protection programs | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Oak Brook, IL | Ronald mcdonald house charities creates, finds and supports programs that directly impact the health and well being of children | $1,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | To help low income people | $1,000 |
| Bettertogether Forever | Glendale, CA | To empower pet owners and local communities to reduce abandoned animal populations through spay/neuter | $500 |
| Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue | Tehachapi, CA | Animal protection programs | $500 |
| Mutual Aid Network | Oakland, CA | Human welfare programs | $500 |
| Water Drop Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Human welfare programs | $500 |
| World Jewish Relief | London, UK | Human welfare programs | $205 |
| Concern Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To help cancer patients | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,118 | 36 |
| 2023 | $350,017 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349102730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4744668
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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