The Irvin Stern Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations in the areas of human services, civic affairs, and Jewish welfare. The Irvin Stern Foundation does not contribute to endowments, capital campaigns, capital construction projects, and academic or medical research programs of any kind.

The Foundation requires other grant requests to be in the following areas of interest:

Human Services Aiding the underserved, poor, and disadvantaged via innovative programs in social services, physical and mental health outreach, literacy, and vocational training.

Civic Affairs Helping to improve the quality of life in urban communities through grass roots and neighborhood organizations.

Jewish Life Enhancing Jewish community, education and spirituality.

If your organization's goals are within these Guidelines, you may submit an online
Letter of Inquiry or you may download a form and mail it to the Foundation office at Irvin Stern Foundation, 25 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610. If you have any questions, please email Christine Flood, Grants Administrator. Thank you.