In 1999 Stern opened a club in Malibu, though not the kind of club that many actors tend to open to occupy their spare time. The Boys and Girls Club of Malibu was founded in the wake of the Columbine High School shooting when a group of local parents recognized that a similar tragedy could happen in their community if teens didn't have an outlet. One of those parents was Daniel Stern, who called in a favor from his former partner in crime Joe Pesci to get the venture off the ground. "He's a genius and a great actor," Stern told The Hollywood Reporter. "Joe did some golf tournaments to raise money."

The Boys and Girls club went on to be a success, helping children from all backgrounds receive higher education. "Because of the club, I will go to college," 17-year-old Mariarely Cruz said at the club's 2013 gala (via Variety). "I will become an educated woman, and I will start a new life." The star-studded event was hosted by Pierce Brosnan, though Stern himself took to the stage himself at one point to remind those in attendance of their community responsibilities. "The people in this town—all of you—live very extraordinary lives," he said. "This town is filled with the most talent, the most wealth, the most creativity. You see the kind of fantastic elegance we can provide here. Our job is to raise this family within this community."