Funding search · EIN 136113256 · Ridgefield, CT

The Isidore Stern Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

71
grants reported
$483,158
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$4,960
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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3 grants matching “however · $13,616

  • $3,158

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2024

    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 ar read all
  • $3,158

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2023

    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 ar read all
  • $7,300

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2022

    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 ar read all

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Doctors Without Borders3 grants · $47,048
  • Planned Parenthood3 grants · $46,256
  • Aclu3 grants · $45,978
  • Environmental Defense Fund3 grants · $39,730
  • Southern Proverty Law Center3 grants · $25,852
  • United Negro College Fund3 grants · $21,824
  • Anti Defamation League3 grants · $19,772
  • Oxfam America3 grants · $19,492
  • Partners in Health3 grants · $19,026
  • Amnesty International3 grants · $16,974

Giving over time

$270,000
2022
$105,000
2023
$108,158
2024

Grant history

All 71 reported grants, largest first.

  • $34,500

    Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2022

    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

  • $24,800

    Planned Parenthood · New York, NY · 2022

    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.

  • $24,650

    Aclu · New York, NY · 2022

    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 act read all
  • $21,300

    Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2022

    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. read all
  • $13,860

    Southern Proverty Law Center · Montgomery, AL · 2022

    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 read all
  • $11,700

    United Negro College Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    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. UNC read all
  • $10,728

    Planned Parenthood · New York, NY · 2024

    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

    Planned Parenthood · New York, NY · 2023

    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.

  • $10,664

    Aclu · New York, NY · 2024

    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 act read all
  • $10,664

    Aclu · New York, NY · 2023

    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 act read all
  • $10,600

    Anti Defamation League · New York, NY · 2022

    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 f read all
  • $10,450

    Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2022

    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 c read all
  • $10,200

    Partners in Health · Boston, MA · 2022

    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 over read all
  • $9,215

    Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2024

    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. read all
  • $9,215

    Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2023

    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. read all
  • $9,100

    Amnesty International · New York, NY · 2022

    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 wher read all
  • $9,100

    Pathfinder International · Watertown, MA · 2022

    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. S read all
  • $7,500

    World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2022

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

  • $7,380

    Hias · Silver Springs, MD · 2022

    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 re read all
  • $7,300

    American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee · Washington Dc, DC · 2022

    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 read all
  • $7,300

    Freedom for All Americans · Washington, DC · 2022

    Freedom for All Americans is the bipartisan campaign to secure full nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people nationwide. Our work brings together Republicans and Democrats, businesses large and small, people of fa read all
  • $7,300

    Nrdc · New York, NY · 2022

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

  • $7,300

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2022

    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 childr read all
  • $7,300

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2022

    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 ar read all
  • $7,300

    Technoserve · Arlington, VA · 2022

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

  • $7,300

    Union for Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2022

    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 an read all
  • $7,200

    Heifer International · Little Rock, AR · 2022

    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.

  • $6,274

    Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2024

    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

    Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2023

    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

  • $5,996

    Southern Proverty Law Center · Montgomery, AL · 2024

    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 read all
  • $5,996

    Southern Proverty Law Center · Montgomery, AL · 2023

    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 read all
  • $5,800

    Partnership for the Homeless · New York, NY · 2022

    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 read all
  • $5,800

    United Way of Nyc · New York, NY · 2022

    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.

  • $5,062

    United Negro College Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    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. UNC read all
  • $5,062

    United Negro College Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

    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. UNC read all
  • $4,960

    Feeding America · Chicago, IL · 2022

    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 read all
  • $4,586

    Anti Defamation League · New York, NY · 2024

    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 f read all
  • $4,586

    Anti Defamation League · New York, NY · 2023

    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 f read all
  • $4,521

    Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2024

    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 c read all
  • $4,521

    Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2023

    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 c read all
  • $4,413

    Partners in Health · Boston, MA · 2024

    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 over read all
  • $4,413

    Partners in Health · Boston, MA · 2023

    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 over read all
  • $3,937

    Amnesty International · New York, NY · 2024

    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 wher read all
  • $3,937

    Pathfinder International · Watertown, MA · 2024

    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. S read all
  • $3,937

    Amnesty International · New York, NY · 2023

    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 wher read all
  • $3,937

    Pathfinder International · Watertown, MA · 2023

    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. S read all
  • $3,245

    World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2024

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

  • $3,245

    World Central Kitchen · Washington, DC · 2023

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

  • $3,193

    Hias · Silver Springs, MD · 2024

    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 re read all
  • $3,193

    Hias · Silver Springs, MD · 2023

    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 re read all
  • $3,158

    American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee · Washington Dc, DC · 2024

    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 read all
  • $3,158

    Nrdc · New York, NY · 2024

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

  • $3,158

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2024

    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 childr read all
  • $3,158

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2024

    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 ar read all
  • $3,158

    Technoserve · Arlington, VA · 2024

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

  • $3,158

    The Trevor Project · West Hollywood, CA · 2024

    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, c read all
  • $3,158

    Union for Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2024

    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 an read all
  • $3,158

    American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee · Washington Dc, DC · 2023

    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 read all
  • $3,158

    Nrdc · New York, NY · 2023

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

  • $3,158

    Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2023

    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 childr read all
  • $3,158

    Seeds of Peace · New York, NY · 2023

    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 ar read all
  • $3,158

    Technoserve · Arlington, VA · 2023

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

  • $3,158

    Union for Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2023

    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 an read all
  • $3,115

    Heifer International · Little Rock, AR · 2024

    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

    Heifer International · Little Rock, AR · 2023

    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.

  • $2,510

    Partnership for the Homeless · New York, NY · 2024

    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 read all
  • $2,510

    United Way of Nyc · New York, NY · 2024

    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

    Partnership for the Homeless · New York, NY · 2023

    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 read all
  • $2,510

    United Way of Nyc · New York, NY · 2023

    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.

  • $2,146

    Feeding America · Chicago, IL · 2024

    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 read all
  • $2,146

    Feeding America · Chicago, IL · 2023

    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 read all

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