The Aaron And Betty Lee Stern
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily in the fields of health, education, and the arts. Its mission is reflected in its funding of medical institutions, educational nonprofits, and cultural organizations, indicating a commitment to enhancing community well-being and cultural enrichment. The foundation serves a diverse array of recipients, including universities, health charities, and arts organizations, thereby impacting multiple sectors. While its giving is concentrated in certain regions, it supports initiatives across various states, demonstrating a broad philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established arts, education, or health institutions (universities, hospitals, cultural organizations) operating in the Northeast—especially New York—that seek one-off or multi-year grants in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range and can be reached through introductions.
Good Fit
- • Organizational profile matches past grantees (universities, medical schools, museums, cultural nonprofits).
- • Programs based in New York or the broader Northeast region.
- • Project budgets that align with typical grants (roughly $25K–$150K, historically up to ~$250K).
- • Existing relationships or introductions to trustees, past grantees, or intermediaries.
Geography
Observed grants span four states but are regionally concentrated: the latest year shows a strong Northeast focus with roughly 71% of dollars going to New York, indicating a regional footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 12 distinct recipients across health, education, and arts, and roughly half of grantees were new that year; however, financial giving is concentrated among a few large recipients (top five ≈ 79%), so institutional variety is moderate rather than broad.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees appear each year, but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants and no public application or contact route is available, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to access funding without an invitation or introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
