Stern Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-3479263

Foundation Overview

Based in Franklin, MI, Stern Family Foundation has awarded 200 grants totaling $645,082 to organizations in New York, Michigan and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $48,420, with a median award of $975.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$645,082
Total Assets
$345,987
Median Grant (all grants)
$975

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
-2% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%

9 of 19 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

70% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (30%), West Bloomfield (16%), Pontiac (12%).

Funding Trajectory
-44%

Declining funding trend with 44% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (61%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Stern Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Brilliant Detroit $10,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2024
Dana-farber Jimmy Fund $500 Boston, MA, US To Support Cancer Research 2024
Downtown Boxing Gym $529 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Education 2024
Jdrf $1,020 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2024
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $3,785 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2024
Repair The World $3,182 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2024
Temple Israel $8,434 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2024
The Friendship Circle $1,800 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2024
Wdet $480 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2024
National Ablity Center $1,036 Park City, UT, US To Support Community Development 2024
The Association For Professionals In Infection Control (Apic) $250 Arlington, VA, US To Support Diesase Contal 2024
Gary Burnstein Clinic $1,000 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Children's Health 2024
Hebrew Free Loan $180 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2024
Yad Ezra $1,033 Berkley, MI, US To Support Community Development 2024
Watch Duty $25 Santa Rosa, CA, US To Support Community Development 2024
Erase Ptsd Now $1,000 Schaumburg, IL, US To Support Community Development 2024
Intandem Cycling $550 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2024
Meal Train $200 Burlington, VT, US To Support Community Development 2024
Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel Of Riverdale $12,000 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2024
American Jewish Joint Distribution Center $10,000 New York, NY, US Provide Aid To Vulnerable Jews 2023
Brilliant Detroit $10,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2023
Humble Design $515 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2023
Jdrf $1,010 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $15,125 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2023
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2023
Temple Israel $7,160 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2023
The Friendship Circle $1,800 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2023
Wdet $480 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2023
Dana-farber Jimmy Fund $1,030 Boston, MA, US To Support Cancer Research 2023
National Public Radio $365 Eau Claire, WI, US To Support Public Radio 2023
Repair The World $15,000 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2023
Kivunim $1,863 New York, NY, US To Support Cultural Development 2023
University Of Michigan $104 Ann Arbor, MI, US To Support College Education 2023
Leket For Israel $950 Teaneck, NJ, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2023
Downtown Boxing Gym $529 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Education 2023
American Jewish Joint Distribution Center $10,000 New York, NY, US Provide Aid To Vulnerable Jews 2023
Brilliant Detroit $10,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2023
Humble Design $515 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2023
Jdrf $1,010 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $15,125 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2023
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2023
Temple Israel $7,160 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2023
The Friendship Circle $1,800 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2023
Wdet $480 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2023
Dana-farber Jimmy Fund $1,030 Boston, MA, US To Support Cancer Research 2023
National Public Radio $365 Eau Claire, WI, US To Support Public Radio 2023
Repair The World $15,000 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2023
Kivunim $1,863 New York, NY, US To Support Cultural Development 2023
University Of Michigan $104 Ann Arbor, MI, US To Support College Education 2023
Leket For Israel $950 Teaneck, NJ, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2023
Downtown Boxing Gym $529 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Education 2023
Brilliant Detroit $10,290 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $500 Detroit, MI, US To Support Performing Arts 2022
Humble Design $1,030 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2022
Jdrf $250 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2022
Make-a-wish Michigan $180 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2022
Temple Israel $8,568 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2022
The Children's Center $1,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support The Health And Saftey Of Children 2022
The Friendship Circle $1,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2022
Wdet $780 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2022
Ort America Inc $500 New York, NY, US Preserve Historical Records 2022
Arts Ignite $536 New York, NY, US To Support The Use Of Art To End Poverty 2022
Dreamstreet $2,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Provide Camping Programs For Children And Young Adults With Chronic And Life Threatening Illnesses 2022
American Jewish Joint Distribution Center $2,500 New York, NY, US Provide Aid To Vulnerable Jews 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2022
Brilliant Detroit $10,290 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $500 Detroit, MI, US To Support Performing Arts 2022
Humble Design $1,030 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2022
Jdrf $250 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2022
Make-a-wish Michigan $180 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2022
Temple Israel $8,568 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2022
The Children's Center $1,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support The Health And Saftey Of Children 2022
The Friendship Circle $1,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2022
Wdet $780 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2022
Ort America Inc $500 New York, NY, US Preserve Historical Records 2022
Arts Ignite $536 New York, NY, US To Support The Use Of Art To End Poverty 2022
Dreamstreet $2,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Provide Camping Programs For Children And Young Adults With Chronic And Life Threatening Illnesses 2022
American Jewish Joint Distribution Center $2,500 New York, NY, US Provide Aid To Vulnerable Jews 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2022
Brilliant Detroit $10,290 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2022
Detroit Public Theatre $500 Detroit, MI, US To Support Performing Arts 2022
Humble Design $1,030 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2022
Jdrf $250 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2022
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2022
Make-a-wish Michigan $180 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2022
Temple Israel $8,568 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2022
The Children's Center $1,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support The Health And Saftey Of Children 2022
The Friendship Circle $1,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2022
Wdet $780 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2022
Ort America Inc $500 New York, NY, US Preserve Historical Records 2022
Arts Ignite $536 New York, NY, US To Support The Use Of Art To End Poverty 2022
Dreamstreet $2,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Provide Camping Programs For Children And Young Adults With Chronic And Life Threatening Illnesses 2022
American Jewish Joint Distribution Center $2,500 New York, NY, US Provide Aid To Vulnerable Jews 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2022
Astep $420 New York, NY, US To Support The Use Of Art To End Poverty 2021
Brilliant Detroit $10,225 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2021
Detroit Public Theatre $515 Detroit, MI, US To Support Performing Arts 2021
Humble Design $256 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2021
Jdrf $1,500 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2021
Make-a-wish Michigan $500 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2021
Mapscorps $500 Chicago, IL, US To Support Education And Community Development 2021
Performing Arts Project $5,000 Tallahassee, FL, US To Support Education 2021
Repair The World Workshop $20,500 Detroit, MI, US To Support Community Development 2021
Save The Children $1,022 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2021
Temple Israel $3,315 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2021
The Children's Center $525 Detroit, MI, US To Support The Health And Saftey Of Children 2021
The Friendship Circle $500 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2021
Wdet $1,200 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2021
Yad Ezra $1,800 Berkley, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2021
Seed Savers Exchange $750 Decorah, IA, US To Support Community Gardening 2021
Tamarack Camps $1,800 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development Through Camping Activities 2021
Franklin Historical Society $35 Franklin, MI, US To Support Education And History 2021
Jewish Senior Life Foundation $1,000 Rochester, NY, US To Support Senior Citizens And Community Development 2021
Holocaust Center $1,800 Farmington Hills, MI, US To Support Education And History 2021
Lighthouse Michigan $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2021
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit $10,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Community Development 2021
Astep $536 New York, NY, US To Support The Use Of Art To End Poverty 2020
Brilliant Detroit $10,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2020
Humble Design $515 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2020
Jdrf $750 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2020
Make-a-wish Michigan $180 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2020
Ort America $250 Bloomfield Twp, MI, US To Support Education 2020
Performing Arts Project $5,000 Tallahassee, FL, US To Support Education 2020
Repair The World Workshop $4,920 Detroit, MI, US To Support Community Development 2020
Temple Israel $13,200 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2020
The Friendship Circle $250 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2020
Wdet $600 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2020
Yad Ezra $1,750 Berkley, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2020
Handup - South Oakland Shelter $108 Lathrup Village, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2020
Open Door Mission $108 Rochester, NY, US To Provide Support To People Living In Poverty 2020
Matrix Human Services $103 Detroit, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2020
Gleaners Food Bank $100 Detroit, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2020
Save The Children $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2020
Stanford Jazz Workshop $308 Stanford, CA, US To Support Jazz Education 2020
The Children's Center $500 Detroit, MI, US To Support The Health And Saftey Of Children 2020
Mapscorps $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Education And Community Development 2020
Detroit Public Theatre $515 Detroit, MI, US To Support Performing Arts 2020
Dreamstreet Theatre $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Developmentally Disabled Individuals Through Education And Performing Arts 2020
Franklin Cemetery $100 Franklin, MI, US To Support The Perpetual Care And Upkeep Of Loved Ones' Final Resting Place 2020
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $500 Southfield, MI, US To Support Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis 2020
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee $10,000 New York, NY, US To Support Community Development 2020
American Cancer Society $200 Atlanta, GA, US To Support Cancer Research 2018
B Foundation $600 Wilmington, DE, US To Support Children With Cancer 2018
Brilliant Detroit $10,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2018
Humble Design $5,119 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2018
Jdrf $1,000 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2018
Jewish Federation Of Metro Detroit $45,352 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Aid To At-risk Populations And Support Education 2018
Ort America $1,800 Bloomfield Twp, MI, US To Support Education 2018
Tamarack Camps $1,800 Ortonville, MI, US To Support Community Development 2018
The Friendship Circle $500 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2018
Wdet $2,160 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2018
Yad Ezra $2,800 Berkley, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2018
Idyllwild Arts Foundation $500 Idyllwild, CA, US To Support Art Education 2018
Make-a-wish Michigan $500 Brighton, MI, US To Grant Wishes To Critically Ill Children 2018
Temple Isreal $10,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Programs 2018
Phi Grill $108 Ann Arbor, MI, US To Support Philanthropy 2018
Paypal Giving Fund $106 Washington, DC, US To Support Charitable Causes 2018
Alzheimers Assn $100 Chicago, IL, US To Support Alzheimers Research 2018
Nf Forward $1,000 Detroit, MI, US To Support Brain Tumor Research 2018
Ioby $510 Detroit, MI, US To Support Community Projects 2018
Wikimedia Foundation $52 San Francisco, CA, US To Support Free Knowledge Projects 2018
Save The Children $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Support Children's Well Being 2018
Mapscorps $10,000 Chicago, IL, US To Support Youth Education And Employment 2018
Detroit Country Day School $50 Beverly Hills, MI, US To Support Education 2017
Jdrf $1,120 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2017
Jewish Federation Of Metro Detroit $18,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Aid To At-risk Populations And Support Education 2017
Ort America $1,800 Bloomfield Twp, MI, US To Support Education 2017
The Friendship Circle $1,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2017
Wdet $860 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2017
Yad Ezra $5,500 Berkley, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2017
Am Cancer Soc $35 Atlanta, GA, US To Support Cancer Research 2017
Chabad Downtown Detroit $2,300 Detroit, MI, US To Support Community Development 2017
Hebrew Day School $100 Southfield, MI, US To Support Education 2017
Tamarack Camps $1,800 Ortonville, MI, US To Support Community Development 2017
B Foundation $500 Wilmington, DE, US To Support Children With Cancer 2017
University Of Michigan Development $200 Ann Arbor, MI, US To Support Education 2017
Humble Design $500 Pontiac, MI, US To Support Families Transitioning Out Of Homeless Shelters 2017
Performing Arts Project $6,000 Tallahassee, FL, US To Support Education 2017
Brilliant Detroit $5,150 Detroit, MI, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2017
Michigan Hillel $200 Ann Arbor, MI, US To Support Religious Goals 2016
Jdrf $500 Southfield, MI, US To Support Diabetes Research 2016
Henry Ford Museum $120 Dearborn, MI, US To Support The Preservation Of History 2016
Judson Center $100 Royal Oak, MI, US To Support Those With Disabilities 2016
Save The Children $500 Fairfield, CT, US To Support Children's Health And Education 2016
Akiva Day School $150 Southfield, MI, US To Support Education 2016
Childrens Tumor Foundation $250 New York, NY, US To Support Tumor Researchto Support Neurofibromatosis Research 2016
Detroit Country Day School $100 Beverly Hills, MI, US To Support Education 2016
Jewish Community Center $250 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support The Jewish Community's Physical, Social And Spritual Well Being 2016
Jewish Federation Of Metro Detroit $48,420 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US To Support Aid To At-risk Populations And Support Education 2016
Make A Wish Foundation Of Michigan $100 Brighton, MI, US To Support Children With Cancer 2016
Ort America $1,000 Bloomfield Twp, MI, US To Support Education 2016
The Friendship Circle $250 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Provide Assistance To Special Needs Children 2016
Yad Ezra $2,900 Berkley, MI, US To Provide Food To Feed The Hungry 2016
Temple Israel $25,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US To Support Religious Goals 2016
Wdet $360 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Radio 2016
Detroit Public Theatre $500 Detroit, MI, US To Support Public Theatre 2016
Yeshivas Torah Ore $36 Brooklyn, NY, US To Support Education 2016
Aish $3,000 Oak Park, MI, US To Support Education 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 26-3479263
Website N/A
Address 25870 FRANKLIN PARK CT Franklin, MI 48025-2222

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Stern Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Treasurer, Dire Scott Stern
Vice Pres, Secretary, Dire Lisa Stern

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.