Private foundation · EIN 36-3736451 · Sterling, Illinois · Community improvement

Sterling Today Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $121K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$121K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Main Street of Sterling IncSterling, ILHistorical preservation and facade$86K
City of SterlingSterling, ILLandscaping & rental assist$28K
John BradySterling, ILStructural repair$5,941
D&e FurnitureSterling, ILFacade update$1,550

About this foundation

Sterling Today Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sterling, Illinois, administered in care of James N Bergman, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Sterling Today Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sterling Today Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $121K across 4 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Sterling Today Inc give?

Illinois (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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