Private foundation · EIN 48-0847407 · Abilene, Kansas

Sterner Foundation 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: 2 grants paid, $305K total, median $153K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$305K
Median grant
$153K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Kansas Free FairAbilene, KSCkff beef barns, tables and chairs$285K
Historic Abilene IncAbilene, KSPavilion enhancements,education cent$20K

About this foundation

Sterner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Abilene, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1977. 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 Sterner Foundation 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 Sterner Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $305K across 2 grants, a median of $153K.

Where does Sterner Foundation Inc give?

Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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