Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing Jewish culture and community, advancing cancer research, and promoting educational initiatives, particularly through support for charter schools. The foundation also invests in the arts and cultural institutions, as evidenced by its funding of museums and performing arts organizations. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health charities, and community service organizations, primarily focusing its efforts in the New York area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-to-large nonprofits with established programs in arts/culture, higher education, Jewish community initiatives, or cancer/health research, especially organizations with ties to New York or Massachusetts.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or Massachusetts or an established national institution.
- • Track record of institutional-scale projects (museums, universities, research institutes).
- • Existing relationship or introduction to a trustee, advisor, or an incumbent grantee.
- • Ability to absorb multi-year or larger one-time gifts and to report professionally.
Geography
Observed grants covered 11 states, indicating a multi-state footprint, although a large share of dollars (about 61%) was concentrated in New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing lists 48 distinct recipients with a mix of small and large grants and half of 2023 recipients were new, showing a broad and diverse recipient set despite dollar concentration in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the foundation funded many new grantees in 2023 (24 new recipients), but the funder operates a preselection-only process with no public website or clear contact route, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain access without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
