Private foundation · Boca Raton, FL
The Bernard Stern Foundation
Typical grant size
$2K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
16
Repeat grantees
13
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
ContactELLEN STERN · 5614779411
MaterialsNO PARTICULAR FORM OR APPLICATION IS NECESSARY. ONLY A LETTER THAT GIVES ESSENTIAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT IS REQUIRED.
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS EXCEPT THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT AWARD GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, NOR AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, LOANS, PRIZES OR SIMILAR BENEFITS.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Ellen Stern
DIRECTOR
$50K
Elissa Pagan
DIRECTOR
$24K
Henry Stern Deceased
DIRECTOR
$13K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
6.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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192
Total grants awarded
$852K
Total amount
$4K
Average grant
$15K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.