Private foundation · EIN 11-2590105 · Great Neck, New York

The Sterling Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (Prefer material by 11/15 of each year) and its median grant is $97K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $97K total, median $97K. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: No restrictions on legally constituted charities. Amounts are limited because this is a small foundation and it provides small amounts to over 150 charities, most receiving between 25 - 100.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$97K
Median grant
$97K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Prefer material by 11/15 of each year
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

Normal soliciation materials Contact: Robert Sterling, 60 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck, Ny, 5164871700 Deadlines: Prefer material by 11/15 of each year Restrictions: No restrictions on legally constituted charities. Amounts are limited because this is a small foundation and it provides small amounts to over 150 charities, most receiving between 25 - 100. Other charities, that themselves distribute their income to still other charities, receive larger amounts.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

The Sterling Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Great Neck, New York, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Sterling Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Normal soliciation materials Deadlines: Prefer material by 11/15 of each year.

How much does The Sterling Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $97K across 1 grants, a median of $97K.

Where does The Sterling Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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