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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6113256

The Isidore Stern Foundation

A private foundation in Ridgefield, CT. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 24 grants and $108,158 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $108,158

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $1,071,612
  • Tax year 2023

    $105,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $853,009
  • Tax year 2022

    $270,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $898,755
  • Tax year 2021

    $300,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $923,914
  • Tax year 2020

    $270,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $972,126
  • Tax year 2019

    $270,000

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $1,010,455
  • Tax year 2018

    $200,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $1,072,042

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    PPNYC is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services and information, a fierce advocate, and a committed partner to advance equity and improve health outcomes for all.

    $10,728
  2. ACLUNew York, NY

    The ACLU was founded to ensure the promise of the Bill of Rights and to expand its reach to people historically denied its protections. In our first year, we fought the harassment and deportation of immigrants whose activism put them at odds with the authorities.

    $10,664
  3. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    We address today's most urgent environmental challenges by targeting issues that affect people around the world. Working in partnership with others, we focus where we're best positioned to help, based on our strengths. strengths.

    $9,215
  4. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    An independent, global movement providing medical aid where its needed most. Founded to save lives and speak out, MSF has treated tens of millions of people since 1971

    $6,274
  5. Southern Proverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.

    $5,996
  6. United Negro College FundWashington, DC

    UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. UNCF's mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of member institutions is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college.

    $5,062
  7. Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    ADL is a leading anti-hate organization. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. ADL is a global leader in exposing extremism and delivering anti-bias education, and is a leading organization in training law enforcement. ADL is the first call when acts of anti-Semitism occur. ADL's ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.

    $4,586
  8. Oxfam AmericaBoston, MA

    Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Because we are a 501(c)(3) public charity, all grants are tax deductible. Our EIN/tax ID number is 23-7069110

    $4,521
  9. Partners in HealthBoston, MA

    Our mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. By establishing long-term relationships with sister organizations based in settings of poverty, Partners In Health strives to achieve two overarching goals: to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair. We draw on the resources of the world's leading medical and academic institutions and on the lived experience of the world's poorest and sickest communities. At its root, our mission is both medical and moral. It is based on solidarity, rather than charity alone.

    $4,413
  10. Amnesty InternationalNew York, NY

    We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied. Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people - no matter who they are or where they are. We are the world's largest grassroots human rights organization.

    $3,937
  11. Pathfinder InternationalWashington, DC

    Pathfinder is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have worked to increase access to sexual and reproductive health and rights and promote healthy pregnancies. We are committed to expanding access to quality sexual and reproductive health services that offer each woman the chance to make an informed choice about whether she wishes to use contraception, and the method best suited to her needs. We collaborate closely with our partners around the world to offer life-saving maternal and newborn care, integrate health and environment work to address the holistic needs of communities, and reach the most vulnerable populations, including those who have been displaced due to conflict and natural disaster. Taken together, our programs empower millions of women, men, and young people to choose their own paths forward

    $3,937
  12. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

    $3,245
  13. HiasSilver Spring, MD

    HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. For more than 130 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

    $3,193
  14. American-Arab Anti Discrimination CommitteeWashington DC, DC

    ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC was founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk in 1980. Today, ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S. ADC supports the human and civil rights of all people and opposes racism and bigotry in any form.

    $3,158
  15. NRDCNew York, NY

    NRDC works to safeguard the earth-its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

    $3,158
  16. Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

    Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the U.S. and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis - transforming their lives and the future we share.

    $3,158
  17. Seeds of PeaceWashington, DC

    We are dedicated to the pursuit of peaceful change in communities divided by conflict. We recognize that there are many possible paths to peace. We do not prescribe or advocate for particular political solutions, nor are we affiliated with any political party or religious institution. Our Seeds and Educators are at the heart of everything we do, as it is their realities and futures that are most affected by the conflicts that define their lives. They hold a wide range of beliefs and opinions on how to end the conflicts within and between their societies. Their common ground, however, is the belief in and commitment to dialogue and informed leadership as the basis for meaningful economic, social, and political change and the most effective tools in the pursuit of peace.

    $3,158
  18. TechnoserveArlington, VA

    TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.

    $3,158
  19. Union for Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    Union for Concerned Scientists tackles some of the hardest problems facing humanity with the commitment and urgency they require. We work to improve the human condition, help communities build resilience, and support and restore thriving natural ecosystems. We fight back when safeguards are sacrificed for private profit, and we persevere until we achieve our goals.

    $3,158
  20. The Trevor ProjectW Hollywood, CA

    The trevor project, inc. Is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, the trevor project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs.

    $3,158
  21. Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    we work to end hunger and poverty in partnership with the communities we serve. Our programs support entrepreneurs around the world, creating lasting change from the ground up.

    $3,115
  22. Partnership for the HomelessNew York, NY

    The Partnership for the Homeless is committed to building a just and equitable society and creating lasting community change through solution-oriented programs and policy initiatives that will eliminate the root causes of homelessness.

    $2,510
  23. United Way of NYCNew York, NY

    To help mobilize our communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all.

    $2,510
  24. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    he Feeding America network is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger. Donors, staff, and volunteers all play an important role in our efforts to end hunger in the United States.

    $2,146

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid8 grants $30,64450% of the total
  2. Environment1 grant $9,21515% of the total
  3. Civil rights2 grants $7,74413% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $5,0628% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $4,4137% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $2,5104% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $2,1463% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York10 grants $56,740
  2. Massachusetts4 grants $16,029
  3. District of Columbia3 grants $11,465
  4. Alabama1 grant $5,996
  5. Maryland1 grant $3,193
  6. California1 grant $3,158
  7. Connecticut1 grant $3,158
  8. Virginia1 grant $3,158
  9. Arkansas1 grant $3,115
  10. Illinois1 grant $2,146

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Alan SternTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jordan SternTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Richard Stern JrTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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