Private foundation · EIN 57-1114028 · Cranbury, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary Peace Sterling 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: 10 grants paid, $322K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$322K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peace CenterGreenville, SCGeneral purpose$100K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLGeneral purpose$50K
Abundance CapitalGreenville, SCGeneral purpose$45K
Bread for the WorldWashington, DCGeneral purpose$30K
UpcountryChapel Hill, NCGeneral purpose$25K
YMCAGreenville, SCGeneral purpose$25K
Center for Comm SelfGreenville, SCGeneral purpose$25K
Miami City BalletMiami Beach, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Mill VillageGreenville, SCGeneral [purpose$10K
Exchange for ChangeMiami, FLGeneral purpose$2,000

By state: South Carolina 5 · Florida 3 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Mary Peace Sterling Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey, administered in care of The Leo Group, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Mary Peace Sterling 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 Mary Peace Sterling Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $322K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Mary Peace Sterling Foundation give?

South Carolina (5 grants), Florida (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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