Private foundation · EIN 26-3746420 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $152K total, median $11K. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$152K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAEconomics scholarship$14K
American Diabetes Assoc Inc Attn Estate & TrustsMerrifield, VAUnrestricted gift$14K
American Heart Association Attn Sarah RumschlagSt Petersburg, FLCardiovascular research$14K
The University of Texas System Uthsca OpthamologyAustin, TXResearch$14K
Our Lady of the Lake Univ Endow Fd Attn Martin Mathis ControllerSan Antonio, TXUnrestrict business$14K
University of the Incarnate Word Attn Ronan B McAshan Senior DirectorSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted bus$14K
St Marys University Vp University AdvancementSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted bus$14K
American Cancer Society Inc Natn Office of Probate & Trust Mgmt ServHagerstown, MDResearch$7,246
Arthritis Foundation Inc Trusts and EstatesAtlanta, GAUnrestricted research$7,246
Jewish Federation of San Antonio Anita and Norman Davis SuiteSan Antonio, TXAnnual campaign$7,246
Ut Health Science Center Sonia G VasquezSan Antonio, TXResearch$7,246
National Jewish Health Attn Tyler DrumDenver, COUnrestricted grant$7,246
San Antonio Public Library FdnSan Antonio, TXUnrestricted contribution$7,246
American Lung Association Attn Marina TanzerBrookfield, WIUnrestricted grant$7,246

By state: Texas 7 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · Maryland 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 14 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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