Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $346,581 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $67,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$346,581
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$67,500
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $328,600 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $336,400 | 33 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $328,600 | 34 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $346,581 | 32 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc 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 Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $169,831 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $67,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $64,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $25,250 |
| Ohio | 2 | $11,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | General support | $67,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $53,599 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General support | $41,667 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga | General support | $38,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $25,000 |
| Bates College | General support | $25,000 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | General support | $20,000 |
| St Ann's School | General support | $10,000 |
| The University of Cincinnati | General support | $10,000 |
| Thirteenwnet | General support | $10,000 |
| Studio Elementary School | General support | $9,600 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Orange & Sullivan | General support | $5,000 |
| Safe Girls Strong Girls | General support | $5,000 |
| Stephen Gaynor School | General support | $5,000 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | General support | $2,500 |
| Oberlin Shansi | General support | $1,500 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| American Horticultural Society | General support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Cape Abilities | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| Materials for the Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | General support | $1,000 |
| Aperture Foundation | General support | $865 |
| St Judes Children Research | General support | $500 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $350 |
| Bar Harbor Music Festival | General support | $250 |
| Highlands Current | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nora Lavori
- David Bennett Sterling
- Liana Sterling
- Alexander Sterling
Questions people ask
Does Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc give?
$346,581 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nora Lavori (President), David Bennett Sterling (VP & Treasurer), Liana Sterling (Secretary) and Alexander Sterling (Vice President).
What does Lavori Sterling Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.