The Joyce C Stern Foundation

What they fund

educationaljewishisraelreligiousexplorepeoplepromoteacademic

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

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

• Heschel School4 grants · $410,000
• Trustees of Columbia University3 grants · $205,000
• Met Council1 grant · $135,000
• Aspca3 grants · $85,000
• Central Fund of Israel3 grants · $85,000
• Uja Israel Emergency Fund1 grant · $75,000
• Maccabi USA3 grants · $49,140
• The Buoniconti Fund3 grants · $45,000
• Manhattan Soccer Club2 grants · $40,000
• All 4 the Dogs Rescue2 grants · $29,520

Giving over time

Grant history

All 43 reported grants, largest first.

• $150,000

  Heschel School · New York, NY · 2024

  To aid the organization in fostering critical thinking and a love of learning in an environment of intellectual challenge and academic excellence.

• $150,000

  Trustees of Columbia University · New York, NY · 2023

  Charitable and educational purposes

• $135,000

  Met Council · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable purposes

• $100,000

  Heschel School · New York, NY · 2022

  Charitable, educational purposes

• $85,000

  Heschel School · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable, educational purposes

• $75,000

  Heschel School · New York, NY · 2023

  Charitable, educational purposes

• $75,000

  Uja Israel Emergency Fund · New York, NY · 2023

  Equipping hospitals and first responders, providing critically needed trauma counseling and supporting people who have been evacuated.

• $50,000

  Aspca · New York, NY · 2023

  To aid in putting an end to animal abuse and neglect.

• $40,000

  Trustees of Columbia University · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable and educational purposes

• $36,000

  Maccabi USA · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

  To aid the organization in builidng jewish pride through sports and promoting support for israel, zionism and jewish continuity through athletic, educational and cultural experiences for participants of all ages.

• $35,000

  Central Fund of Israel · Cedarhurst, NY · 2024

  To aid the organization in supporting over 500 vetted charitable organizations each working to strengthen communities, uplift live and build the land of israel.

• $30,000

  Manhattan Soccer Club · New York, NY · 2022

  Charitable purposes

• $25,000

  Aspca · New York, NY · 2024

  To aid in putting an end to animal abuse and neglect.

• $25,000

  Central Fund of Israel · New York, NY · 2023

  Grassroots charity with a focus on building up the land of israel

• $25,000

  The Buoniconti Fund · Miami, FL · 2023

  To aid in raising funds and awareness to help repair and restore function to the injured and diseased nervous system thereby improving the quality of life to patients throughout the world.

• $25,000

  Central Fund of Israel · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable, religious purposes

• $20,000

  All 4 the Dogs Rescue · Lawrenceville, NJ · 2024

  To aid the organization to save as many dogs as possible by working with several local and out of state shelters and rescues.

• $20,000

  Chabad Lubavitch · New York, NY · 2023

  To promote the teachings and lessons of the seven rabbis of the hasidic jews.

• $15,000

  Trustees of Columbia University · New York, NY · 2022

  Charitable and educational purposes

• $12,000

  Guide Dog Foundation · Smithtown, NY · 2024

  To aid the organization in providing guide dogs and training - free of charge - to people who were blind or have low vision.

• $10,000

  Chabad Lubavitch of the West · New York, NY · 2024

  To promote the teachings and lessons of the seven rabbis of the hasidic jews.

• $10,000

  The Buoniconti Fund · Miami, FL · 2024

  To aid the organization in finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury and to seeing millions worldwide walk again.

• $10,000

  American Museum of Natural History · New York, NY · 2023

  Aid visitors to explore the natural world and the known universe and further education and research on the natural sciences

• $10,000

  Amit Children · New York, NY · 2023

  Transforming the educational landscape in israel with cutting edge jewish values based education. The aim is for all students, regardless of gender, socioeconomic or religious background, to achieve academic excellence … read allTransforming the educational landscape in israel with cutting edge jewish values based education. The aim is for all students, regardless of gender, socioeconomic or religious background, to achieve academic excellence within a framework of jewish values. less
• $10,000

  The Asher House · Salem, OR · 2023

  To aid in the rescuing of animals that have been discarded or unwanted, providing them with a life of comfort, love and adventure.

• $10,000

  American Museum of Natural History · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable and educational purposes

• $10,000

  Aspca · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable and educational purposes

• $10,000

  Manhattan Soccer Club · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable purposes

• $10,000

  The Buoniconti Fund · Miami, FL · 2021

  Charitable, scientific purposes

• $9,520

  All 4 the Dogs Rescue · Roosevelt, NJ · 2021

  Charitable, educational purposes

• $7,800

  Maccabi USA · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

  Charitable, educational, religious

• $5,340

  Maccabi USA · Philadelphia, PA · 2021

  Charitable, educational, religious

• $5,000

  Congregation Shearith Israel · New York, NY · 2024

  To promote america's first jewish congregation and help individuals explore the beauty and vitality of jewish and american culture.

• $5,000

  Shefa School · New York, NY · 2024

  To aid the organization in supporting and maintaining a jewish community day school in manhattan serving students in grade k-8 who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths w… read allTo aid the organization in supporting and maintaining a jewish community day school in manhattan serving students in grade k-8 who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. less
• $5,000

  Jcc Manhattan · New York, NY · 2023

  To aid in creating opportunities for people to connect, grow and learn within an ever-changing jewish landscape.

• $5,000

  Amit Children · New York, NY · 2022

  Transforming the educational landscape in israel with cutting edge jewish values based education. The aim is for all students, regardless of gender, socioeconomic or religious background, to achieve academic excellence … read allTransforming the educational landscape in israel with cutting edge jewish values based education. The aim is for all students, regardless of gender, socioeconomic or religious background, to achieve academic excellence within a framework of jewish values. less
• $5,000

  Riverside Tennis Association · New York, NY · 2021

  Charitable purposes

• $4,000

  Israel Forever Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

  To aid in bridging the geographical gap, engaging individuals in enlightening, experential and apolitical learning and activism to enhance the connection with israel and others.

• $3,000

  Congregation Magen David · New York, NY · 2023

  Emphasize unity and welcome jews of all backgrounds to join religious services and become part of the active community.

• $2,500

  Hebrew Free Burial · New York, NY · 2022

  Devotes resources to performing chesed shel emet for the deceased who are unable to repay the kindness.

• $1,595

  Congregation Shearith Israel · New York, NY · 2023

  To promote america's first jewish congregation and help individuals explore the beauty and vitality of jewish and american culture.

• $1,000

  Impact Israel · Needham, MA · 2021

  Charitable, educational purposes

• $800

  Manhattan Jewish Experience · New York, NY · 2023

  To aid in helping inviduals explore jewish life an dmeet new people. Running a wide range of inclusive, engaging, and innovative programs for thousands of young jewish professionals.

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