Sterzing Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sterzing Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$117,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $99,000 | 34 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 35 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $117,000 | 40 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Sterzing Charitable Trust 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 Sterzing Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | $94,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Donation Episcopal Church | General Fund | $25,000 |
| CHKD | Mental Health Program | $5,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Keep Va Beautiful | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Reach | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Wells TheaterVa Stage | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Whro | General Fund | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation | Strelitz Diabetes Center | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia | General Fund | $5,000 |
| YMCA Camp Silver Beach | General Fund | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross of Southeast Virginia | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Judeo-Christian Outreach Center | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Norfolk Botanical Gardens | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | In memory of Lara Sterzing | $2,500 |
| Sentara Foundation | Hospice Volunteers | $2,500 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Ukraine Childrens Action Project | $2,500 |
| LGBT Life Center | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Norfolk CASA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Circle A Home for Horses | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Equine Advocates | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Jackson-Feild Homes Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Va Chapter | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Retirement Home for Horses | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach SPCA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Geberal Fund | $1,000 |
| The River Ellis Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Clean Virginia Waterways | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Home | General Fund | $1,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund | General Fund | $500 |
| International Crane Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | General Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Sterzing
Questions people ask
Does Sterzing Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sterzing Charitable Trust give?
$117,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sterzing Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Sterzing (Trustee).
What does Sterzing Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.