Claws Foundation
Historical FunderReston, Virginia · EIN 20-1658710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STERLING FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 12030 SUNRISE VALLEY DR STE 450, RESTON VA 20191 |
| Phone | 7034379720 |
| Form and materials | NONE PRESCRIBED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECOGNIZED SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | Beacon, NY | General support | $2,534,565 |
| Women in Need Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,025,000 |
| Alliance for Decision Education | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General support | $1,500,000 |
| Calder Gardens | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Refuge Point | Cambridge, MA | General support | $750,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Covington, KY | General support | $600,000 |
| Hirshhorn Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Friends of Faces | Reston, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $150,000 |
| Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General support | $100,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Greenwich House | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Wistar Institute | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Orphaned Starfish Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Skin Cancer Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Musket Ridge Junior Academy | Reston, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,517,065 | 22 |
| 2023 | $30,145,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1658710
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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