William a Stern Foundation

EIN 56-1841856 · NC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NC, NY, MA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, William a Stern Foundation based in NC paid 59 grants totaling $131.8K to 59 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $15K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included CONE HEALTH, CHURCH WORLD SERVICES GREENSBORO, and COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,064,423
Giving (latest yr)
$131,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
59
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
59
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Cone Health$15,000
  • Church World Services Greensboro$12,000
  • Communities IN School$5,000
  • Cone Health Philanthropy$5,000
  • Greensboro Jewish Federation$5,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$126,000 · 54 grants
  • New York$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$1,000 · 1 grant
  • California$500 · 1 grant
  • Texas$300 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (59)

Cone Health
Greensboro, NC
Support
$15,000
Church World Services Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Support
$12,000
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Greensboro, NC
Support
$5,000
Greensboro Urban Ministry
Greensboro, NC
Support
$5,000
Communities IN School
Wilmington, NC
Support
$5,000
Cone Health Philanthropy
Greensboro, NC
Support
$5,000
Junior League of High Point
High Point, NC
Support
$5,000
Westchester Country Day School
High Point, NC
Support
$4,000
Uncg
Greensboro, NC
Support
$3,000
Newcomers School
Greensboro, NC
Support
$3,000
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
Support
$3,000
Childrens Home Society of NC
Greensboro, NC
Support
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

William a Stern Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, William a Stern Foundation reported 59 itemized grants totaling $131.8K. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $15K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include CONE HEALTH, CHURCH WORLD SERVICES GREENSBORO, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL, among 59 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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