The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.6 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$7.6 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$220 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
49% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 52 | $215 million |
| 2024 | $7.6 million | 73 | $220 million |
How to apply
The Barry S 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 S Sternlicht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $5.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $630,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $510,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $221,800 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $176,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $90,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | FACTS FOR PEACE (STERNLICHT Israel project) | $2.5 million |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Annual Campaign | $900,000 |
| Eagles Wings International Inc | To scale and elevate the narrative and character of CHRISTIAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL | $500,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | For robin hood's annual year-end giving campaign, | $500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | The Sternlicht Family Foundation Fund | $430,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Annual Campaign | $200,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | the Sternlicht Sustainability Fund FOR PROGRAMMING OPERATIONS OF THE 1 HOTELS FELLOWSHIP AND THE E2 EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable Event | $109,200 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition | "The Nova Music Festival Exhibition, The MomenT MUSIC STOOD STLL" TOURING EXHIBITION LOS ANGELES VENUE | $100,000 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition | "The Nova Music FESTIVAL EXHIBITION, THE MOMENT MUSIC STOOD STILL" TOURING EXHIBITION MIAMI FLORIDA VENUE | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | PROJECT NARRATIVE-DOCUMENTARY TO SUPPOrT SHERYL SANDBERG'S DOCUMENTARY "SCREAMS BEFORE SILENCE" | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | GREENLIGHT FUND MIAMI Mission | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | Charitable Event | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | To empower team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well being | $100,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Re | For AEI's National Council Co-Chair level | $50,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Annual Campaign | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | FOR The David Rockefeller Council of The Museum of MODERN ART (MOMA) | $50,000 |
| The Tony Blair Foundation | Earmarked for the Middle East Initiative of the ToNY BLAIR INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE | $50,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Institute | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| American University of Iraq Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Little Star Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | "Ocean Innovation Challenge" with deep-tech vENTURE PLATFORM, NEWLAB | $25,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Shatterproof A Nonprofit Corp | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Team Impact | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| The Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut Inco | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Stein
- Barry Sternlicht
Questions people ask
Does The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation give?
$7.6 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Stein (Dir) and Barry Sternlicht (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does The Barry S Sternlicht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and environment and conservation.