Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation

Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan with $16.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$16.9Mtotal assets
2017IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation has awarded

14 grantees · $685K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Alternatives For Girls $100K
  • Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan $95K
  • Brilliant Detroit $75K
  • Humble Design Inc $60K
  • Michigan State University - Hillel $50K
  • Midnight Golf Program $50K
  • Detroit Horse Power $50K
  • Winning Futures $40K
  • Beyond Basics $40K
  • Gesher Human Services $40K
  • Racquet Up Detroit $25K
  • Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) $25K
  • Motown Museum $25K
  • Jasmynn's Voice Inc $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$480K
  • FY2020$791K
  • FY2021$830K
  • FY2022$771K
  • FY2023$685K

About Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersSouthfield, Michigan
  • EIN814062393
  • IRS ruling2017

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation?

Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan with $16.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation?

Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation's EIN is 814062393. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation?

Private foundations like Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.