Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation is a private corporation based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Elizabeth Luckenbach. It holds total assets of $15.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $830K in 2021 to $1.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $125K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $125K.
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elaine And Leo Stern Foundation is headquartered in SOUTHFIELD, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Christopher Cataldo | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, TRUST | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheri Cataldo | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR, TRUST | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James M Reinhart | DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$890K
Total Assets
$15.5M
Fair Market Value
$15.5M
Net Worth
$15.5M
Grants Paid
$685K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$262K
Distribution Amount
$734K
Total: $14.8M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternatives For GirlsASSISTANCE TO EMPLOY AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST GIRLS WITH COLLEGE PLACEMENT | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Racquet Up DetroitTO SUPPORT CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS FOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACILITY | Detroit, MI | $100K | 2022 |
| Midnight Golf ProgramTO SUPPORT THE MAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM | Bingham Farms, MI | $75K | 2022 |
| Brilliant DetroitTO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB AND BACKYARD/PORCH CONSTRUCTION | Detroit, MI | $75K | 2022 |
| Humble Design IncTO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMMING IN THE DETROIT METRO AREA, WITH A FOCUS TOWARD SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS | Pontiac, MI | $61K | 2022 |
| Michigan State University - HillelTO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | East Lansing, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Detroit Educational Television Foundation (Dba Detroit Pbs Kids)DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE | Wixom, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Winning FuturesTO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL BASED MENTORING PROGRAM | Warren, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Beyond BasicsTO SUPPORT THE SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM | Southfield, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Gesher Human ServicesTO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS FOR THE ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER AND THE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS PROGRAM | Southfield, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Detroit Horse PowerTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER | Detroit, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Motown MuseumTO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING IN THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast MichiganGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Jasmynn'S Voice IncTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM | Adrian, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Kadima Mental Health ServicesTO SUPPORT THE LOIS AND MILTON Y. ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER | Southfield, MI | $50K | 2021 |