The Marc & Eva Stern Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-0220467
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Marc & Eva Stern Foundation has awarded 187 grants totaling $5,959,664 to organizations in California, Colorado and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $250 to $466,836, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 24 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
48% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (68%), Malibu (6%), Pasadena (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 22% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). 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 The Marc & Eva Stern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater La Zoo Association (Glaza) | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animals Welfare | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | $33,509 | Aspen, CO, US | Arts & Culture | 2023 |
| American Idea Foundation | $50,488 | Janesville, WI, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $79,720 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Trickle Up | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Communtiy Services | 2023 |
| Alliance College-ready Schools Foundation | $151,989 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alliance For Socal Innovation | $75,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Amelia Abruscato | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | $124,691 | Tempe, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Brentwood School | $466,836 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Caleb Brown | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Colburn School | $256,824 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Columbia University-school Of Law | $51,224 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Dickinson College | $50,215 | Carlisle, PA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Hannah Rasmussen | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Katherine Rasmussen | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Rowan University Foundation | $100,552 | Glassboro, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Stefaniya Zozulya | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Tuft University | $10,434 | Medford, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Usc Zilklha Neurogenetic Institute At The Keck School Of Medicine | $116,780 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Eno | $10,000 | London, Foreign, UK | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Music Center | $30,355 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Opera America | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue | $47,960 | Malibu, CA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Reform Temple Of Laguna Woods | $10,000 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Arts And Culture | 2022 |
| Amelia Abruscato | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Stefaniya Zozulya | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Library Foundation Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Farm Collaborative | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Reform Temple Of Laguna Woods | $10,000 | Laguna Hills, CA, US | Arts And Culture | 2022 |
| Amelia Abruscato | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Stefaniya Zozulya | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Library Foundation Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| The Farm Collaborative | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Social Welfare | 2022 |
| Greater La Zoo Association (glaza) | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animals Welfare | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philarmonic Assn | $24,275 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2021 |
| La Opera | $99,815 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2021 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | $101,201 | Aspen, CO, US | Arts & Culture | 2021 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Assn | $242,320 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2021 |
| Trickle Up | $35,428 | New York, NY, US | Communtiy Services | 2021 |
| Amelia Abruscato | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Emily O'neill | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Colburn School | $20,191 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Columbia University-school Of Law | $49,919 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Alliance For Socal Innovation | $76,198 | Pasadena, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Rowan University Foundation | $101,996 | Glassboro, NJ, US | Education | 2021 |
| Song Fest At Colburn | $5,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Performing Arts | 2021 |
| The La Coalition For The Economy & Jobs | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2021 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue | $50,478 | Malibu, CA, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Collateral Repair Project | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Wellness | 2021 |
| Greater La Zoo Association (glaza) | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animals Welfare | 2020 |
| Aspen Music Festival & School | $55,569 | Aspen, CO, US | Arts & Culture | 2020 |
| Institute For Young Dramatic Voices | $8,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2020 |
| The Broad Stage | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2020 |
| The Jfk Performing Arts Center | $199,032 | Washington, DC, US | Arts & Culture | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Assn | $270,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2020 |
| Mayor's Fund La | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Welfare | 2020 |
| Alliance College-ready Public Schools | $155,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Amelia Abruscato | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Columbia University-school Of Law | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Dickinson College | $35,000 | Carlisle, PA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Emily O'neill | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Frank Di Giorgio Jr | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Payton L Church | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Rowan University Foundation | $101,293 | Glassboro, NJ, US | Education | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Tufts College | $10,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Usc Rossier School Of Education Edge | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Mlk Community Health Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Music Center | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Performing Arts | 2020 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2020 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $50,198 | Washington, DC, US | Public Welfare | 2020 |
| Ca Community Foundation | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2020 |
| Frank Di Giorgio Jr | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2019 |
| Sarah Gibney | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2019 |
| Emily O'neill | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2019 |
| Payton L Church | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2019 |
| Unlimited Fitness Foundation | $6,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Veterans Program | 2019 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | $2,500 | Alton, IL, US | Health Care | 2019 |
| Collateral Repair Project | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Social Wellness | 2019 |
| Jordan Rivera | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Frank Di Giorgio Jr | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Sarah Gibney | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Angel City Sports | $9,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Social Welfare | 2018 |
| The Farm Collaborative | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Social Welfare | 2018 |
| Emily O'neill | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Center Theatre Group | $48,420 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,250 | Pasadena, CA, US | Health/ Medical Research | 2017 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Assn | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Columbia University-school Of Law | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2017 |
| Dickinson College | $43,884 | Carlisle, PA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Opera America | $3,500 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Pmc Jimmy Fund | $500 | Needham, MA, US | Health & Medical Research | 2017 |
| Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue | $25,500 | Malibu, CA, US | Religious | 2017 |
| La County Musuem Of Art | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Greater La Zoo Association Glaza | $23,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animals Welfare | 2017 |
| Institute For Young Dramatic Voices | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Sports Council Fdn | $5,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Sporting Events | 2017 |
| Music Center | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Jordan Rivera | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Sarah Dietz | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Frank Di Giorgio Jr | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Aspen Music Festival School | $25,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| The Broad Stage | $50,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Trickle Up | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Communtiy Services | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Song Fest At Colburn | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Healthcare | 2017 |
| Mayor's Fund La | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Welfare | 2017 |
| Rowan University Foundation | $100,000 | Glassboro, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Opera League Of La | $5,550 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Direct Relief International | $2,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Sarah Gibney | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2017 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Welfare | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Israeli Philhar | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Culture | 2017 |
| Ca Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2017 |
| Colburn School | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Get Lit | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Culture | 2017 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2017 |
| The La Coalition For The Economy Jo | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2017 |
| Beat The Streets Los Angeles | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Welfare | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $5,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | $5,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| La Opera | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| Music Fund Of La | $3,500 | Burbank, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2017 |
| National Archives Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Heritage And Cultural | 2017 |
| Nativity Of Most Holy Theotokos Chu | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Religion | 2017 |
| Project Angel Food | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Nutrition | 2017 |
| Sinai Temple | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religion | 2017 |
| Start Treatment Recovery Centers | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Mental Health | 2017 |
| The Opera Buffs Inc | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts And Culture | 2017 |
| Trevor Project | $5,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Social Welfare | 2017 |
| True Colors Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Welfare | 2017 |
| Center Theatre Group | $106,580 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2016 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew Univ | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Assn | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2016 |
| Sle Lupus Foundation | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Health & Medical Research | 2016 |
| Columbia University-school Of Law | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Dickinson College | $35,000 | Carlisle, PA, US | Education | 2016 |
| University Of Southern California | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Opera America | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2016 |
| Pmc Jimmy Fund | $500 | Needham, MA, US | Health & Medical Research | 2016 |
| Malibu Jewish Center Synagogue | $24,000 | Malibu, CA, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Greater La Zoo Association Glaza | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animals Welfare | 2016 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Children With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Institute For Young Dramatic Voices | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Arts & Culture | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Sports Council Fdn | $5,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Sporting Events | 2016 |
| Music Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Jordan Rivera | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Sarah Dietz | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Abighl Dooley | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Trickle Up | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Communtiy Services | 2016 |
| March To The Top | $2,460 | Malibu, CA, US | Social Welfare | 2016 |
| Song Fest At Colburn | $15,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust | $-5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Alliance College-ready Public Schoo | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Alliance Cemetery Association | $1,000 | Elmer, NJ, US | Cultural Awareness | 2016 |
| Mayor's Fund La-ca Community Founda | $60,340 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Children Welfare | 2016 |
| Mayor's Fund La-ca Community Founda | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| Rowan University Foundation | $104,090 | Glassboro, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Del Sol Foundation | $50,000 | Sunland, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Opera League Of La | $550 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital La | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical/healthcare | 2016 |
| Sarah Gibney | $2,500 | Vineland, NJ, US | Education | 2016 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $-1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Foundation | $65,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Youth Education | 2016 |
| La 2024 Exploratory | $350,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Sporting Events | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical | 2016 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| American Friends Of Israeli Philhar | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Culture | 2016 |
| American Jewish University | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| American Youth Symphony | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Culture | 2016 |
| Annenberg Center For The Performing | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Culture | 2016 |
| Ca Community Foundation Fast Fund F | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| Colburn School | $72,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Columbia Univeristy Medical Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2016 |
| Esperanza Elementary School | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Get Lit | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Culture | 2016 |
| Institute Of International Educatio | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Israaid Us | $10,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| No Limits | $500 | Culver City, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| Robert B Egelston Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| The La Coalition For The Economy Jo | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Welfare | 2016 |
| The Tony Blair Foundation | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Alan B Slifka Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Marc & Eva Stern Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 33-0220467 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 865 S FIGUEROA STREET 1800 Los Angeles, CA 90017-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Marc & Eva Stern Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Marc I Stern |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Eva S Stern |
| Secretary | Patricia A Curtis |
Forms 990-PF
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