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Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $193K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $228K in 2021 to $163K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $479K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $45K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$27K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA, MA.
Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 65 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $45K.
Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leonard And Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilynn Gerson | CO-TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyRESEARCH | Hagerstown, MD | $13K | 2023 |
| Brandeis UniversityECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP | Waltham, MA | $16K | 2024 |
| American Diabetes Assoc IncUNRESTRICTED GIFT | Merrifield, VA | $16K | 2024 |
| American Heart AssociationCARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH | St Petersburg, FL | $16K | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Univ Endow FdUNRESTRICT BUSINESS | San Antonio, TX | $16K | 2024 |
| St Marys UniversityUNRESTRICTED BUS | San Antonio, TX | $16K | 2024 |
| Univ Of Tx At San AntonioGRADUATE BUSINESS | San Antonio, TX | $16K | 2024 |
| University Of The Incarnate WordUNRESTRICTED BUS | San Antonio, TX | $16K | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of San AntonioANNUAL CAMPAIGN | San Antonio, TX | $8K | 2024 |
| National Jewish HealthUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Denver, CO | $8K | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society IncRESEARCH | Hagerstown, MD | $8K | 2024 |
| San Antonio Public Library FdnUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | San Antonio, TX | $8K | 2024 |
| The University Of Texas SystemRESEARCH | Austin, TX | $8K | 2024 |
| Arthritis Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED RESEARCH | Atlanta, GA | $8K | 2024 |
| American Lung AssociationUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Brookfield, WI | $8K | 2024 |