Sternberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sternberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,100 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $575 and the largest $18,000. 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$29,100
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$575
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$69,484
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,801 the year before.
58% 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 | $12,801 | 7 | $95,507 |
| 2024 | $29,100 | 12 | $69,484 |
How to apply
Sternberg Family 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 Sternberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $25,150 |
| New York | 4 | $3,700 |
| Delaware | 1 | $150 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Jewish Agency | Community | $18,000 |
| Adath Israel | Community | $3,900 |
| Carnegie Hall | Community | $2,500 |
| JFCS of Greater Philadelphia | Community | $1,900 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Community | $1,100 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Medical | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Fire Co | Medical care | $150 |
| Forgotten Cats Inc | Community | $150 |
| Lower Merion Police Pension | Community | $100 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Community | $100 |
| Jaffa Institute | Community | $100 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Community | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Sternberg
- Donna Sternberg
Questions people ask
Does Sternberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sternberg Family Foundation give?
$29,100 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $575.
Who runs Sternberg Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harvey Sternberg (Trustee) and Donna Sternberg (Trustee).
What does Sternberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.