The Robert Stern Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-1654921
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Robert Stern Family Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $2,176,911 to organizations in Connecticut, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 50 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 30% in California and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (22%), San Francisco (20%), Los Alamos (20%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 186% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Robert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Seed Inc | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Client Earth | $1,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $10,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Junior Milers | $2,000 | Hinesburg, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $2,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $1,000 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $1,000 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $30,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $5,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rainbow House | $2,000 | Cranston, RI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Resilient Democracy | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $16,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $1,000 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $5,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Transplant Foundation | $9,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| City Seed Inc | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Client Earth | $1,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $10,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Junior Milers | $2,000 | Hinesburg, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $2,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $1,000 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $1,000 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $30,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $5,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rainbow House | $2,000 | Cranston, RI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Resilient Democracy | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $16,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $1,000 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $5,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Transplant Foundation | $9,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| City Seed Inc | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Client Earth | $500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $5,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | $250 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $7,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Alamos Fire Station 24 | $1,500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $500 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $500 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,005 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $25,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $500 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $13,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $500 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $1,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Elwyn Foundation | $10,000 | Elwyn, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Seed Inc | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Client Earth | $500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $5,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | $250 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $7,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Alamos Fire Station 24 | $1,500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $500 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $500 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,005 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $25,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $500 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $13,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $500 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $1,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Elwyn Foundation | $10,000 | Elwyn, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Seed Inc | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Client Earth | $500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Earthjustice | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $5,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | $250 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $7,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Los Alamos Fire Station 24 | $1,500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $500 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $500 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,005 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $25,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $500 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $13,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $500 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $1,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Elwyn Foundation | $10,000 | Elwyn, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Calm | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| City Seed Inc | $1,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Client Earth | $2,500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates (casa) Of Santa Barbara County | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $1,000 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | $9,225 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | $1,000 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $2,500 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Los Alamos Fire Station 24 | $1,500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $1,000 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $1,000 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Musical Masterworks | $5,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Naturebridge | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $20,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $2,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $1,000 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $5,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Berry Center | $5,000 | New Castle, KY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Dwight School Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Family School | $1,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Syv Family School | $20,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | $500 | Summerland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Zero Foodprint | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $-500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Calm | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| City Seed Inc | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Client Earth | $5,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates (casa) Of Santa Barbara County | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cunnift Dixon Foundation | $5,000 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Earthjustice | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | $1,000 | Old Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Los Alamos Public Library | $500 | Los Alamos, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Global Health Works Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greenwave Organization | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Helping Hands | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Himalayan Health Care Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Isla Vista Youth Project | $1,500 | Goleta, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | $5,000 | Boise, ID, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lyme Ambulance Association | $1,000 | Hadlyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bethania Church | $500 | Solvang, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| City Harvest | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ct River Conservancy | $300 | Greenfield, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Gift Of Life | $5,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Glynwood | $1,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Naturebridge | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nyc Salt Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Polk Education Foundation | $2,000 | Bartow, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Shelburne Farms | $2,500 | Shelburne, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lyme Fire Department | $1,000 | Lyme, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pleiades Network For Fork In The Road | $20,000 | Germantown, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Dwight School Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Family School | $5,000 | Los Olivos, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Hun School Of Princeton | $5,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Schumaccher Center For The New Economy | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Tompkins Conservation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens And Pantries | $1,500 | Essex, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Yellow Farmhouse Education Center | $2,000 | Stonington, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Stephens College | $1,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Stephens College Stern Center For Language & Learning | $5,000 | Williston, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Team Rubicon | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Thirteen | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Zero Foodprint | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Hospital | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Trustees Of Columbia University | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| See Attached Schedule | $113,021 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-1654921 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO ANCHIN - 3 TIMES SQUARE New York, NY 10036-0000 |
Key People (2)
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| President | Robert Stern |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Kathryn Hays Gonnion |
Forms 990-PF
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