Stern Foundation

EIN 54-0847408 Β· VA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CA, VA, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Stern Foundation based in VA paid 21 grants totaling $367.6K to 21 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $337.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PINE RIDGE MISSIONARY TRAINING CAMP, and FRIENDS OF ISRAEL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$588,007
Giving (latest yr)
$367,551
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
21
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Richmond Community Foundation$337,549
  • Pine Ridge Missionary Training Camp$5,001
  • Friends of Israel$5,000
  • Museum of the Shenandoah Valley$5,000
  • Jews for Jesus$3,000

Where grants went

  • California$340,549 Β· 2 grants
  • Virginia$22,002 Β· 18 grants
  • New Jersey$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

Richmond Community Foundation
Richmond, CA
General Operating Support
$337,549
Pine Ridge Missionary Training Camp
Mechanicsville, VA
General Operating Support
$5,001
Friends of Israel
Westville, NJ
General Operating Support
$5,000
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Winchester, VA
General Operating Support
$5,000
Jews for Jesus
San Francisco, CA
General Operating Support
$3,000
Barns of Rose Hill
Berryville, VA
General Operating Support
$2,000
The Valentine
Richmond, VA
General Operating Support
$2,000
Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, VA
General Operating Support
$1,000
Blue Ridge School
St George, VA
General Operating Support
$1,000
Blue Ridge Wildlife Center
Boyce, VA
General Operating Support
$1,000
Piedmont Environmental Council
Warrentown, VA
General Operating Support
$1,000
Step Richmond
Richmond, VA
General Operating Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Stern Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Stern Foundation is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Stern Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $367.6K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $337.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PINE RIDGE MISSIONARY TRAINING CAMP, FRIENDS OF ISRAEL, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Stern Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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