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Also known as: C/O BESSEMER TRUST
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Stirling Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Bessemer Trust. It holds total assets of $249K. Annual income is reported at $34K. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Colorado and Georgia. According to available records, Stirling Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $62K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $15K in 2021 to $10K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $37K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Colorado, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 3 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.
Stirling Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, CO.
Stirling Foundation has distributed a total of $62K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5K.
Stirling Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stirling Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia K Boyd | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cameron B Boyd | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Johnson Boyd | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$243K
Fair Market Value
$327K
Net Worth
$243K
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$15K
Total: $242K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$62K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize Bird ConservancyGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Campbell, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Centennial Middle SchoolGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Circle Pines, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Bethany House Of PrayerGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Arlington, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Flatirons Elementary PtoGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Lift IncGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2022 |