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Sterling Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CANTON, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $8.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Sterling Family Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $778K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $195K in 2020 to $237K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $346K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $120K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$53K
Based on 23 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.
Sterling Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, VA, DC.
Sterling Family Foundation has distributed a total of $778K across 92 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $120K.
Sterling Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sterling Family Foundation is headquartered in CANTON, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Williams | TRUSTEE, SEC. TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey W Sterling | TRUSTEE, V.P. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| W Mark Sterling | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$778K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of Greater Stark CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $120K | 2023 |
| Akroncanton Regional FoodbankGENERAL OPERATING | Akron, OH | $30K | 2023 |
| Commquest Services IncGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Project RebuildGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Arts In StarkGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Refuge Of HopeGENERAL OPERATING | Rustburg, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Sam CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Massillon, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Hammer & Nails IncGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| UsoGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of MassillonGENERAL OPERATING | Massillon, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Shipley Child Care CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Total Living CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Oregon City, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Tom Tod Ideas IncGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| J R ColemanGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Stark County Diaper BankGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Compassion Delivered IncGENERAL OPERATING | North Canton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| The BinGENERAL OPERATING | Magnolia, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Replay For KidsGENERAL OPERATING | Medina, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Tuslaw Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | N Lawrence, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Akron Canton FoodbankGENERAL OPERATING | Akron, OH | $30K | 2022 |
| United Way WorldwideGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $23K | 2022 |
| American National Red CrossGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| YwcaGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of MassillonGENERAL OPERATING | Massillon, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Police K-9 Association IncGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| Church Of The LakesGENERAL OPERATING | Canton, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Wounded WarriorsGENERAL OPERATING | Austin, TX | $2K | 2022 |
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CINCINNATI, OH
DUBLIN, OH