Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,131 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $5,000. 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$19,131
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$303,628
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14,629 the year before.
44% 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 | $14,629 | 19 | $300,577 |
| 2024 | $19,131 | 23 | $303,628 |
How to apply
Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg 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 Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $9,042 |
| Michigan | 7 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,300 |
| California | 4 | $473 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petoskey & Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | To improve the quality of life for all people in emmet county. | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Support boca raton regional hospital and its mission | $2,500 |
| Jewish Association for Residential Care Inc (Jarc) | Promote welfare of people with disabilities | $2,000 |
| Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research Inc | Fund grants for cancer research at the sylvester comprehensive cancer center at the university of miami miller school of medicine | $1,750 |
| Dart for Art | To fund educational and ancillary programs. | $1,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc | Support the teaching tennis to children and young people and topromote social integration among vulnerable children in israel | $1,300 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Promote the arts | $1,000 |
| The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum Inc | Support theatrical performance and educational outreach | $1,000 |
| Harbor Springs School District | Support high school track and field program | $500 |
| Breakthrough T1D-MID Ohio Chapter | To support solutions to improve type 1 diabetes. | $300 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | Money for shelter providing temporary care for dogs and cats. | $300 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Promote the arts | $300 |
| Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre | Support to provide a year round venue for film, drama and musicalarts that will educate and entertain the citizens and visitors | $250 |
| Temple Israel of Detroit | Promote religious teachings | $250 |
| Morikami Inc Aka Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens | Support japanese cultural experiences | $242 |
| Crooked Tree Arts Council Inc | Assist recipients to create stimulate and perpetuate the arts in northern michigan. | $200 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | Support research and education in the arts, humanities and botanical sciences | $175 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Funds are intended to conserve maintain and acquire additional works of art for existing collections | $150 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Corporation | Support mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the pacific ocean, its inhabitants and ecosystems | $109 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Sustain local community; create jewish future support | $100 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Support research for better treatments and cures | $95 |
| Descanso Gardens Guild Inc | Support stewardship of museum, botanical gardens, and education about the natural world | $94 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | To support the mission to build a future in which | $16 |
Officers and trustees
- Mervyn Sternberg
- Leslie Sternberg
Questions people ask
Does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation give?
$19,131 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mervyn Sternberg (President/Treasurer) and Leslie Sternberg (Director).
What does Mervyn H & Leslie D Sternberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.