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Grants paid by Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation

EIN 81-4062393 · Southfield, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22

Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation of Southfield, MI (EIN 81-4062393) reported 94 grants paid totaling $5,655,550 to 25 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$5,655,550

94 grants

Recipients

25

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2025

8 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
20187$480,000
20197$618,000
202010$791,000
202111$830,000
202214$771,000
202314$685,000
202416$730,550
202515$750,000

Top recipients

The 25 recipients receiving the most from Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation, by grants paid, out of 25 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Alternatives for Girls 38-2766412BDetroit, MI7$775,0002025
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 38-2530980BDetroit, MI8$604,0002025
Motown MuseumUDetroit, MI7$600,0002025
Brilliant Detroit 47-3446334BDetroit, MI5$425,5502025
Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids)UWixom, MI5$375,0002023
Humble Design Inc 27-0410088CPontiac, MI6$361,0002025
Racquet Up Detroit 27-2620275CDetroit, MI6$335,0002025
Midnight Golf Program 38-3580432CBingham Farms, MI4$325,0002023
Michigan State University - HillelUEast Lansing, MI6$300,0002025
Regents of University of Michigan 38-6006309DAnn Arbor, MI3$200,0002025
Beyond Basics 75-2993015CSouthfield, MI4$190,0002025
Winning Futures 20-2263860CWarren, MI4$180,0002025
Gesher Human Services 38-1358013BSouthfield, MI4$170,0002025
Detroit Horse PowerUDetroit, MI3$150,0002023
Detroit Horse Power 47-3212490BDetroit, MI2$110,0002025
Jasmynn's Voice Inc 45-5503625BAdrian, MI7$110,0002024
KadimaUSouthfield, MI2$100,0002019
Kadima Mental Health ServicesUSouthfield, MI2$100,0002021
Detroit Public Media 38-1440200BWixom, MI2$100,0002025
College Career and BeyondUDetroit, MI1$50,0002025
College Career and Beyond (fka Midnight Golf Program)UDetroit, MI1$50,0002024
Beds 4 Kids 83-4689017BOak Park, MI2$25,0002025
Canton Community Foundation 38-2898615BCanton, MI1$10,0002019
Village of OxfordUOxford, MI1$5,0002018
Jackson County Intermediate School DistrictUJackson, MI1$5,0002018

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 94 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Elaine and Leo Stern Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$100,000paidCOLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Detroit Public Media Wixom, MIB$75,000paidCAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PBS KIDS PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR THE MILWAUKEE JUNCTION NEIGHBORHOOD HUB.202600799349100505
2025Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MIB$75,000paidOPERATIONS SUPPORT AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB.202600799349100505
2025Humble Design Inc Southfield, MIB$65,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT METRO AREA OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS.202600799349100505
2025Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MIB$60,000paidCAPITAL COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER.202600799349100505
2025Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Beyond Basics Farmington Hills, MIB$50,000paidSUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025College Career and Beyond Detroit, MIU$50,000paidCOLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Regents of the University of Michigan - Student Life Development Ann Arbor, MID$50,000paidBLAVINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Winning Futures Troy, MIB$45,000paidWORKFORCE PREP MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Gesher Human Services Southfield, MIB$40,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE CLUBHOUSE FOR THE COMMON GOOD OPERATIONS.202600799349100505
2025Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIB$30,000paidPATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2025Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION FUND AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.202600799349100505
2025Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$25,000paidHITSVILLE NEXT PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS.202600799349100505
2025Beds 4 Kids Oak Park, MIB$10,000paidMATERIALS COST SUPPORT.202600799349100505
2024Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$100,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR SIXTH GRADERS THROUGH COLLEGE.202540799349100629
2024Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MIB$75,550paidOPERATIONS SUPPORT AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB.202540799349100629
2024Humble Design Inc Southfield, MIB$65,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT METRO AREA OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS.202540799349100629
2024Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MIC$50,000paidCAPITAL COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER.202540799349100629
2024Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.202540799349100629
2024College Career and Beyond (fka Midnight Golf Program) Detroit, MIU$50,000paidMAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Beyond Basics Farmington Hills, MIB$50,000paidSUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Regents of the University of Michigan - Student Life Development Ann Arbor, MID$50,000paidBLAVINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM.202540799349100629
2024Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Winning Futures Warren, MIC$45,000paid10TH GRADE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Gesher Human Services Southfield, MIB$40,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE CLUBHOUSE FOR THE COMMON GOOD OPERATIONS.202540799349100629
2024Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIB$30,000paid2025 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Detroit Public Media Wixom, MIB$25,000paidPROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.202540799349100629
2024Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$25,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS.202540799349100629
2024Beds 4 Kids Oak Park, MIB$15,000paidMATERIALS COST SUPPORT.202540799349100629
2024Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$10,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF IPADS, OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM.202540799349100629
2023Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$100,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR SIXTH GRADERS THROUGH COLLEGE.202400759349101000
2023Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$95,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.202400759349101000
2023Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MIB$75,000paidOPERATIONS SUPPORT AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB.202400759349101000
2023Humble Design Inc Pontiac, MIC$60,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT METRO AREA OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS.202400759349101000
2023Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MIU$50,000paidCAPITAL COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER.202400759349101000
2023Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MIC$50,000paidMAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Gesher Human Services Southfield, MIB$40,000paidZAC CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Winning Futures Warren, MIC$40,000paidSCHOOL BASED MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Beyond Basics Southfield, MIC$40,000paidSUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) Wixom, MIU$25,000paidDETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION LITERACY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIC$25,000paid2024 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT.202400759349101000
2023Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$25,000paidPROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS.202400759349101000
2023Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$10,000paidSUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF IPADS, OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM.202400759349101000
2022Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$100,000paidASSISTANCE TO EMPLOY AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST GIRLS WITH COLLEGE PLACEMENT202310819349100701
2022Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIC$100,000paidTO SUPPORT CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS FOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACILITY202310819349100701
2022Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MIB$75,000paidTO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB AND BACKYARD/PORCH CONSTRUCTION202310819349100701
2022Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MIC$75,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM202310819349100701
2022Humble Design Inc Pontiac, MIC$61,000paidTO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMMING IN THE DETROIT METRO AREA, WITH A FOCUS TOWARD SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS202310819349100701
2022Winning Futures Warren, MIC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL BASED MENTORING PROGRAM202310819349100701
2022Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER202310819349100701
2022Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM202310819349100701
2022Beyond Basics Southfield, MIC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM202310819349100701
2022Gesher Human Services Southfield, MIB$50,000paidTO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS FOR THE ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER AND THE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS PROGRAM202310819349100701
2022Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) Wixom, MIU$50,000paidDETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE202310819349100701
2022Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$25,000paidGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN202310819349100701
2022Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$25,000paidTO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING IN THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS202310819349100701
2022Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$10,000paidTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM202310819349100701
2021Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MIB$125,000paidTO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB AND BACKYARD/PORCH CONSTRUCTION202211189349101126
2021Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$125,000paidASSISTANCE TO EMPLOY AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST GIRLS WITH COLLEGE PLACEMENT202211189349101126
2021Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) Wixom, MIU$100,000paidDETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE202211189349101126
2021Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIC$100,000paidTO SUPPORT CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS FOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACILITY202211189349101126
2021Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MIC$100,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM202211189349101126
2021Humble Design Inc Pontiac, MIC$60,000paidTO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMMING IN THE DETROIT METRO AREA, WITH A FOCUS TOWARD SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS202211189349101126
2021Kadima Mental Health Services Southfield, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LOIS AND MILTON Y. ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER202211189349101126
2021Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$50,000paidGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN202211189349101126
2021Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM202211189349101126
2021Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER202211189349101126
2021Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$20,000paidTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM202211189349101126
2020Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$150,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT202113099349100716
2020Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$125,000paidASSISTANCE TO EMPLOY AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST GIRLS WITH COLLEGE PLACEMENT202113099349100716
2020Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MIC$100,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM202113099349100716
2020Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) Wixom, MIU$100,000paidDETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE202113099349100716
2020Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$96,000paidGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN202113099349100716
2020Racquet Up Detroit Detroit, MIC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT CAPITAL RAISING EFFORTS FOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACILITY202113099349100716
2020Humble Design Inc Pontiac, MIC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMMING IN THE DETROIT METRO AREA, WITH A FOCUS TOWARD SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS202113099349100716
2020Kadima Mental Health Services Southfield, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LOIS AND MILTON Y. ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER202113099349100716
2020Michigan State University - Hillel East Lansing, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM202113099349100716
2020Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$20,000paidTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM202113099349100716
2019Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$163,000paidGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN202021839349100012
2019Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$150,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT202021839349100012
2019Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MIB$125,000paidASSISTANCE TO EMPLOY AN ACADEMIC COUNSELOR AND SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST GIRLS WITH COLLEGE PLACEMENT202021839349100012
2019Detroit Educational Television Foundation (dba Detroit Pbs Kids) Wixom, MIU$100,000paidDETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE202021839349100012
2019Kadima Southfield, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LOIS AND MILTON Y. ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER202021839349100012
2019Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$20,000paidTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM202021839349100012
2019Canton Community Foundation Canton, MIB$10,000paidROBERT LOYD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND202021839349100012
2018Motown Museum Detroit, MIU$200,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT201941009349100009
2018Regents of University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MID$100,000paidTO SUPPORT THE BLAVIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM201941009349100009
2018Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MIB$100,000paidGENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN THE NAME OF THE ELAINE AND LEO STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN201941009349100009
2018Kadima Southfield, MIU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LOIS AND MILTON Y. ZUSSMAN ACTIVITY CENTER201941009349100009
2018Jasmynn's Voice Inc Adrian, MIB$20,000paidTO PROVIDE IPADS/OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM201941009349100009
2018Jackson County Intermediate School District Jackson, MIU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT CAMP MCYACK201941009349100009
2018Village of Oxford Oxford, MIU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE LONE RANGER FESTIVAL201941009349100009

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.0202600799349100505
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.0202540799349100629
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v4.0202400759349101000
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202310819349100701
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.2202211189349101126
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202113099349100716
990PF20192019-12-31not stated2019v5.1202021839349100012
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201941009349100009

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