The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$62.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 87 | $59.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 78 | $62.8 million |
How to apply
The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $770,000 |
| California | 12 | $437,117 |
| Maryland | 3 | $369,000 |
| Florida | 14 | $325,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $294,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $170,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $107,013 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $70,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Institute | Fund the launch of USC Shoah Foundation's new "Countering Online Antisemitism Initiative" | $250,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | M K Reichert Sternlicht Fund | $244,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | The Sternlicht Family Foundation Fund | $244,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Advancing Discovery Fund - to accelerate research and develop cures and better treatments for T1D | $100,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Harvard Stem Cell Institute Fund - Sternlicht Fund for Type 1 Diabetes Research | $100,000 |
| Thorn | General & Unrestricted | $55,500 |
| The Door - A Center of Alternatives Inc | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Annual Operating Campaign, Hillel Brown University | $50,000 |
| Imentor Incorporated | Annual Campaign appeal | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Struggle for Miamis Affordable and Sustainable Hou | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporati | Breaking Ground's annual Thanksgiving Campaign and General Purpose Fund | $30,000 |
| Farm Share Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Career Resources Inc | Bridge on main re-entry center project | $25,000 |
| Career Resources Inc | Union avenue housing project | $25,000 |
| Catalyst Miami Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Annual Campaign | $25,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| FJC | The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development (ICSD) | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Operation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Israaid US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kristi House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ladies of Hope Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mourning Family Foundation Inc | OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER Program | $25,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Fortune Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | The terner center for housing innovation | $25,000 |
| Yes in My Back Yard | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bard College | Bard prison initiative | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Sternlicht
- Miriam Klein Sternlicht
Questions people ask
Does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry Sternlicht (Pres, Dir) and Miriam Klein Sternlicht (Dir, Sec, VP).
What does The Barry and Mimi Sternlicht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.