Stern Family Charitable Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes primarily related to the Jewish community. Its mission focuses on promoting Torah study, religious activities, and providing assistance to needy individuals and families. The foundation prioritizes funding for educational initiatives, emotional support services, and aid for vulnerable populations, including single mothers and the poor. It actively contributes to Jewish education and religious institutions, reflecting its commitment to faith-based initiatives and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small, local Jewish religious or human‑service organizations (synagogues, Torah education programs, and direct-aid providers) operating primarily in New York with need for modest awards.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in New York or serves NY communities.
- • Mission is Jewish education, Torah study, religious activities, or direct aid to needy individuals/families.
- • Requests are for modest operating support or direct assistance (typical grants are under $5K).
- • Introduced or recommended by a local community leader or existing grantee.
Geography
Observed giving is almost entirely concentrated in New York (94% of 2024 dollars) with only one other state receiving small amounts; the footprint is effectively local/state-focused.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients (48 in 2022 and 16 in 2024), indicating a broad set of independent local grantees rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
Behavior shows many new recipients in 2024 (14 of 16), suggesting turnover or entry is possible, but filings also state grants are to preselected recipients and there is no public website or contact pathway, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a clear route in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
