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Stern Leichter Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Harold R Stern. It holds total assets of $3.6M. Annual income is reported at $722K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $3.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Stern Leichter Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $910K, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $414K and $496K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Oregon, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 22 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.
Stern Leichter Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, DC.
Stern Leichter Foundation has distributed a total of $910K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Stern Leichter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stern Leichter Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael D Berlin | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Carolyn C Berlin | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$470K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$414K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$290K
Distribution Amount
$275K
Total: $3.4M
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$910K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Resource CenterHELP CREATE PATHS TO HEALTHY FOOD, STABLE HOMES AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS | Encinitas, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of San DiegoBROADEN AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT IN JEWISH LIFE TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH IDENTITY, FOSTER DYNAMIC CONNECTIONS WITH ISRAEL, AND CARE FOR ALL JEWS IN NEED | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Impact CubedASSIST INVESTORS IN MEASURING AND MANAGING THE IMPACT OF ANY PORTFOLIO IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Encinitas, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Hillel Of San DiegoMENTORS AND EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH VALUABLE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE JEWISH LEADERS | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Temple SolelSUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | Cardiff, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Coastal Roots FarmSUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, FOOD JUSTICE, ANCIENT JEWISH WISDOM | Encinitas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Pro Kids First TeeCHALLENGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH TO EXCEL IN LIFE BY PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND VALUES THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE GAME OF GOLF | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| MazonFIGHTING TO END HUNGER AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| New Haven Youth And Family ServicesRESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO TROUBLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES | Vista, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San DiegoPROVIDE ZERO-INTEREST LOANS TO SUPPORT THOSE FACING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OR INVESTING IN THEIR LIFE DREAMS | La Jolla, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FdINSPIRE GENEROSITY, ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY, FORGE CONNECTIONS AND INVEST IN COMMUNITY | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Play HousePROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR A COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES | La Jolla, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| B'Nai Brith CampPROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING AND FUN EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE GROWTH AND ENDURING JEWISH IDENTITY | Portland, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancyPRESERVE UNUSED RAIL CORRIDORS BY TRANSFORMING THEM INTO RAIL TRAILS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| North Coast Rep TheatreCREATE A PLATFORM WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES THRIVE THROUGH THE INTIMACY OF LIVE THEATRE, RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF THEATRE TO CHALLENGE COMPLACENCY, REVITALIZE THE IMAGINATION, NURTURE THE UNEXPECTED, AND EMBRACE THE VARIETY AND DIVERSITY IN OUR LIVES | Solana Beach, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KpbsSUPPORT MEDIA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hands Of PeaceSUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION FOR MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN TEENAGERS | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YmcaTO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL | Encinitas, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth IsraelSUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Encinitas Ballet AcademyCREATING AND PERFORMING THE BEST IN CLASSIC BALLET | Encinitas, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of AmericaEMPOWERING GIRL'S JOURNEY AS SHE STRIVES TO LEAD, THRIVE, AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLAC | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Litvak Dance StudioCRAFTING AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE THAT BOTH ENGAGES AND CHALLENGES DIVERSE AUDIENCES | Encinitas, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| San Diego Food BankHUNGER RELIEF FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY | Vista, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Leap To SuceessEDUCATE AND EMPOWER WOMEN WHO ARE OVERCOMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS | Carlsbad, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Pacific SwPROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2022 |
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