Sternberg Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sternberg Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,001 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,761 and the largest $7,522. 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$86,001
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,761
- Largest grant$7,522
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $77,499 the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,499 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $86,001 | 23 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Sternberg Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $63,184 |
| New York | 1 | $7,522 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $4,514 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,761 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,761 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,755 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,504 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $7,522 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | General support | $7,522 |
| Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts | General support | $7,522 |
| Santa Teresa Parent-Teacher Organization | General support | $7,522 |
| Tawonga Jewish Community Center-Camp Tawonga | General support | $5,265 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | General support | $3,761 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General support | $3,761 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General support | $3,761 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties | General support | $3,761 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General support | $3,761 |
| Spark SF Public Schools | General support | $3,761 |
| Trees for the Future | General support | $3,761 |
| Make It Home Bay Area | General support | $3,009 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | General support | $2,507 |
| Opera San Jose | General support | $2,507 |
| San Jose Animal Care Center | General support | $2,507 |
| Memphis Zoo | General support | $2,257 |
| Overton Park Conservancy | General support | $2,257 |
| San Jose Children's Musical Theater | General support | $2,257 |
| Family Dog Rescue | General support | $2,257 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | General support | $1,755 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General support | $1,504 |
| Rape Abuse & Incest National Network | General support | $1,504 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Sternberg
- Per Arne Nystrom
- Ellen Rebecca Nystrom
- Michael K Wages
Questions people ask
Does Sternberg Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sternberg Charitable Foundation give?
$86,001 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,761.
Who runs Sternberg Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Sternberg (Trustee), Per Arne Nystrom (Trustee), Ellen Rebecca Nystrom (Trustee) and Michael K Wages (Trustee).
What does Sternberg Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.