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THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 472123103 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$235K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$5.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Linda Band Howard S Stern Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support a range of charitable purposes. Its giving focuses on health services, medical research, emergency response, food security, and support for marginalized populations. The foundation funds both national organizations and local New York City–based programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Cancer Patient Lodging Assistance
Supports the American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge NYC to provide free lodging for cancer patients receiving treatment in New York City
Emergency Medical Services Support
Provides funding to Hatzolah for voluntary emergency medical services in the community
Geriatric Assistance Fund
Supports geriatric care initiatives through grants to the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association and the University of Wisconsin Foundation
MS Research Funding
Grants to the National MS Society to support research into the causes and cure of multiple sclerosis
Neurodiversity Support Program
Funds the Neurodiversity Alliance to support neurodivergent students aged 16–26 with learning disabilities
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 3 activities
    • Funding emergency medical services through Hatzolah
      Provides grants to Hatzolah to support its provision of voluntary emergency medical services to the community.
    • Funding end-of-life care through East End Hospice
      Supports East End Hospice in delivering expert care and compassionate services to terminally ill individuals.
    • Funding free lodging for cancer patients in New York City
      Provides grants to American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge NYC to offer free lodging for cancer patients undergoing treatment in New York City.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding art exhibitions and educational programs at The Parrish Museum
      Supports The Parrish Museum’s exhibitions and educational initiatives focused on the art and artists of Long Island’s East End.
  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
    • Funding food security for New Yorkers through City Harvest
      Supports efforts to reduce hunger among food-insecure New Yorkers by funding City Harvest Inc.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Funding meal delivery for homebound terminally ill individuals
      Grants funds to God's Love We Deliver to prepare and deliver medically tailored meals to homebound individuals with terminal illnesses.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding media accuracy on the Middle East through CAMERA
      Provides financial support to CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting) to promote accurate media coverage of the Middle East.
  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding multiple sclerosis research through the National MS Society
      Supports research into the causes and potential cures for multiple sclerosis by funding the National MS Society.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding support for neurodivergent students with learning disabilities
      Grants funds to the Neurodiversity Alliance to support neurodivergent students aged 16–26 who have learning disabilities.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding support services for children, homeless individuals, and youth in NYC
      Provides financial support to Heart and Soul Charitable Fund Inc. to deliver food and assistance to marginalized populations, including children, homeless individuals, and youth in New York City.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding geriatric assistance through the Letters and Science Career Initiative Fund
      Funds the Letters and Science Career Initiative Fund, administered by the University of Wisconsin Foundation, to support geriatric assistance.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$235K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$185K79%
Other revenue$49K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$444K
balance sheet
Total assets$5.60M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$5.60M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -25.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • RACHEL STERN GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
  • SETH F STERN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - HOPE LODGE NYC Partner — Receives grant funding to provide free lodging for cancer patients receiving treatment in New York City.
  • CAMERA Partner — Receives grant funding to support accuracy in Middle East reporting.
  • CITY HARVESTINC Partner — Receives grant funding to feed food-insecure New Yorkers.
  • EAST END HOSPICE Partner — Receives grant funding for expert care and compassion for terminally ill individuals.
  • GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER Partner — Receives grant funding to provide meals for homebound terminally ill individuals.
  • HATZOLAH Partner — Receives grant funding to provide voluntary emergency medical services to the community.
  • HEART AND SOUL CHARITABLE FUNDINC Partner — Receives grant funding to support children, the homeless, and youth in NYC, including food and assistance for marginalized residents.
  • NATIONAL MS SOCIETY Partner — Receives grant funding for research into the cause of multiple sclerosis and its cure.
  • NEURODIVERSITY ALLIANCE Partner — Receives grant funding to support neurodivergent students aged 16–26 with learning disabilities.
  • THE PARRISH MUSEUM Partner — Receives grant funding for exhibitions and educational programs focused on the art and artists of Long Island’s East End.
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION Partner — Receives grant funding for the Letters and Science Career Initiative Fund and geriatric assistance.
  • WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-THE STERN FAMILY GERIATRIC FUND Partner — Receives grant funding for geriatric assistance through the Letters and Science Career Initiative Fund.