TY 2025 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25

Name of foundation
THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN
FAMILY FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 1185 PARK AVE-10K
Room/suite

City or town
NEW YORK

State or province
NY

Country

ZIP or foreign postal code
101281311

A Employer identification number

47-2123103

B Telephone number (see instructions)

2123697809

C If exemption application is pending, check here

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity

Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$9,909,368J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2	Check .................
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	49,373		49,373	49,373
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	135,995		135,995	135,995
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		49,477
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 481,225
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			49,477
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	234,845		234,845	185,368
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	10,275	0	0	0
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	4,594	0	0	0
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	90,551	0	0	0
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	105,420		0	0	0
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	443,749				443,749
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................	549,169		0	0	443,749
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	-314,324
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			234,845
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				185,368

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	16,683	5,924	5,924
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	391,405	395,357	395,357
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........	9,362	5,044
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	5,496,880	List of Attached Documents: // Content 5,193,681	9,508,087
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	5,914,330	5,600,006	9,909,368
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	0	0
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............	5,914,330	5,600,006
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	5,914,330	5,600,006
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	5,914,330	5,600,006

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

5,914,330

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

-314,324

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

5,600,006

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..

5,600,006

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	411 SH SCHLUMBERGER NV	P	2024-04-22	2025-04-22
b	719 SH SCHLUMBERGER NV	P	2024-04-22	2025-04-22
c	35 SH REGENERON PHARMACEUTICAL INC	P	2017-03-21	2025-06-03
d	380 SH ELECTRONIC ARTS INC	P	2022-12-06	2025-06-27
e	70 SH ELECTRONIC ARTS INC	P	2022-12-06	2025-06-27
	260 SH UNITED HEALTH GROUP INC	P	2022-08-16	2025-07-16
	310 SH NVIDIA CORP	P	2022-08-16	2025-09-25
	225 SH NVIDIA CORP	P	2022-08-16	2025-09-25
	915 SH MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGIES INC	P	2022-08-16	2025-09-25
	200 SH MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGIES INC	P	2022-08-16	2025-09-25
	50 SH REGENERON TECHNOLOGIES INC	P	2017-04-26	2025-06-03
	190 SH AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC	P	2022-08-16	2025-12-31
	CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS	P

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	14,211	20,448	-6,237
b	24,860	35,771	-10,911
c	17,264	13,354	3,910
d	59,902	48,295	11,607
e	11,028	8,896	2,132
	76,146	142,013	-65,867
	55,748	5,838	49,910
	40,461	4,237	36,224
	59,010	67,511	-8,501
	12,834	14,757	-1,923
	24,663	18,615	6,048
	47,132	52,013	-4,881
	37,966		37,966

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			-6,237
b			-10,911
c			3,910
d			11,607
e			2,132
			-65,867
			49,910
			36,224
			-8,501
			-1,923
			6,048
			-4,881
			37,966

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	49,477
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 .........................		3	0

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	3,264
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	3,264
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	3,264
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025	6a	5,649
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	5,649
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	2,385
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax2,385	Refunded	11	0
	For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers.$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website addressN/A

The books are in care ofFRED PEARLMAN CPA Telephone no. (516) 829-1334

Located at287 NORTHERN BLVDGREAT NECKNY ZIP+411021

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........

16 At any time during calendar year 2025, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................

If "Yes," list the years 20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
LINDA STERN	PRESIDENT 12.00	0	0	0
1185 PARK AVE-10K NEW YORK,NY10128	PRESIDENT 12.00	0	0	0
RACHEL STERN GRAHAM	DIRECTOR 3.00	0	0	0
50 EAST 79TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10075	DIRECTOR 3.00	0	0	0
SETH F STERN	DIRECTOR 3.00	0	0	0
460 EAST 79TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10075	DIRECTOR 3.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

9,646,286

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

10,011

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................

9,656,297

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

9,656,297

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

144,844

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

9,511,453

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................

475,573

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

475,573

Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......

3,264

Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

3,264

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

472,309

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

472,309

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

472,309

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, line 26, column (d) ..........

443,749

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

443,749

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2024	(c) 2024	(d) 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7					472,309
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only.......				0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20			0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......
b From 2021......
c From 2022......	108,148
d From 2023......
e From 2024......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		108,148
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 443,749
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a				0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions) .....			0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions) ........		0
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount.....					443,749
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus		0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.		28,560			28,560
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5		79,588
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........			0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......			0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........			0
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............				0
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2026 ..........					0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......		79,588
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....
b Excess from 2022 ....	79,588
c Excess from 2023 ....
d Excess from 2024 ....
e Excess from 2025 ....

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......

2014-07-30

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2025	(b) 2024	(c) 2023	(d) 2022	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .......
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

LINDA STERN

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
NEURODIVERSITY ALLIANCE 733 3RD AVENUE 16FL NEW YORK,NY10017	NONE		SUPPORTS NEUDIVERGENT STUDENTS AGED 16-26 WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES	15,000
THE PARRISH MUSEUM 279 MONTAUK HWY WATER MILL,NY11976	NONE		FOCUSS ON THE ART AND ARTISTS OF LI EAST END-EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	12,000
SOUTHHAMPTON ART MUSEUM 25 JOBS LANE SOUTHAMPTON,NY11968	NONE		MULTI MEDIA ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER INCLUDING FREE ADMISSION FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES ,FILM AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	7,000
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY 733 3RD AVENUE 3FL NEW YORK,NY10017	NONE		PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RESEARCH FINDING CAUSE OF MS AND IT'S CURE	30,000
CAMERA PO BOX 35040 BOSTON,MA02135	NONE		COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MID-EAST REPORTING	20,000
CITY HARVESTINC 6 EAST 32 STREET NEW YORK,NY10016	NONE		TO FEED THOSE NEW YORKERS WHO ARE FOOD-INSECURE	25,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - HOPE LODGE NYC 132 WEST 32ND STREET NEW YORK,NY10001	NONE		PROVIDES FREE LODGING FOR PATIENTS THAT HAVE TO COME TO NYC FOR CANCER TREATMENT	21,669
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ONE EXCHANGE PLAZA-55 BROADWAY NEW YORK,NY06811	NONE		CANCER RESEARCH	10,000
EAST END HOSPICE 481 WESTHAMPTON RIVERHEAD ROAD WESTHAMPTON BEACH,NY11978	NONE		DEDICATED TO EXPERT CARE AND COMPASSION FOR TERMINALLY ILL	20,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY 201 DOWMAN DRIVE ATLANTA,GA30322	NONE		PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR DIADVANTAGED STUDENTS	10,000
GENERATION SOS 33 SOUNDVIEW DRIVE WESTPORT,CT06880	NONE		HELPS TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS BATTLE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG COUNCILING	10,500
GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER 166 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10013	NONE		PROVIDES FUNDS FOR MEALS FOR HOMEBOUND TERMINAL IDIVIDUALS	25,000
HATZOLAH 125 E 85TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10028	NONE		PROVIDES VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY	36,000
HEART AND SOUL CHARITABLE FUNDINC 1157 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK,NY10075	NONE		SUPPORTING NYC ORGANIZATIONS BY ASSISTING CHILDREN, THE HOMELESS, AND YOUTHPROVIDES FOOD FOR MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WITH FOOD AND ASSISTANCEPROVIDES FOOD AND ASSISTANCE TO MARGINALIZES RESIDENTS OF NYC	25,480
KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHAMPTON PO BOX 5040 SOUTHAMPTON,NY11969	NONE		ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING THE CHILDREN AND FELLOWSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY	10,000
MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT 9696 CULVER BLVD 105 CULVER CITY,CA90232	NONE		EMPOWERS UNDERFUNDED SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY MUSICEDUCATION BY DONATING INSTRUMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND EQUIPMENT.PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS NATIONWIDE TO DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE GIFT OF MUSIC	6,100
MUSELLA FOUNDATION 1100 PENINSULA BLVD HEWLETT,NY11557	NONE		DEDICATED TO HELPING BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS AS WELL AS RAISING MONEY FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH	10,000
SADS FOUNDATION 4527 SOUTH 2300 EAST SUITE 104 SALT LAKE CITY,UT841174448	NONE		PROVIDES INFO& ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN &YOUNG ADULTS PRE DISPOSED TO SUDDEN DEATH FROM CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS	5,000
ST JUDES CHILDREN HOSPITAL 262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS,TN38105	NONE		TREATING CHILDREN WITH CHILDHOOD CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATING DISEASES FOR FREE	5,000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 101 NORTH MAIN STREET ANN ARBOUR,MI48104	NONE		COLLEGE OF LITERATURE ,SCIENCE AND ARTS FOR JUDAIC STUDIES	5,000
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION 1848 UNIVERSITY AVE MADISON,WI53726	NONE		LETTERS AND SCIENCE CAREER INITIATIVE FUND,GERIATTRIC ASSISTANCE	25,000
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY 1834 WAKE FOREST ROAD WINSTONSALEM,NC27109	NONE		PROVIDING TUITION ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS	10,000
WISCONSIN FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-THE STERN FAMILY GERIATRIC FUND 1848 UNIVERSITY AVE MADISON,WI53726	NONE		LETTERS AND SCIENCE CAREER INITATIVE FUND, PROVIDING FUNDS FOR GERIATRIC ASSISTANCE	100,000
Total ................................. 3a				443,749

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	49,373
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	135,995
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....			14
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	49,477
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		0		234,845	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

234,845

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

Form 990-PF (2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

TY 2025 AccountingFeesSchedule

Name:

THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN

FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-2123103

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING	3,800	0	0	0
TAX PREPARATION	6,475	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN

FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-2123103

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
STOCKS AT FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY	5,193,681	9,508,087

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN

FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-2123103

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BROKERAGE FEE	90,310	0	0	0
DELAWARE SERVICE FEE	141	0	0	0
OFFICE	100	0	0	0

- TIN:

TY 2025 TaxesSchedule

Name:

THE LINDA BAND HOWARD S STERN

FAMILY FOUNDATION

EIN:

47-2123103

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
DELAWARE TAX	243	0	0	0
FEDERAL TAX	4,351	0	0	0