Leonard and Shirley Sterling Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 26-3746420 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$7,246
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,246 and $14,493.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Economics scholarship | $14,493 |
| American Diabetes Assoc Inc | Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted gift | $14,493 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Cardiovascular research | $14,493 |
| The University of Texas System Uthsca Opthamology | Austin, TX | Research | $14,493 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Univ Endow Fd | San Antonio, TX | Unrestrict business | $14,493 |
| University Of The Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted bus | $14,493 |
| St Marys University VP University Advancement | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted bus | $14,493 |
| American Cancer Society INC Natn Office of Probate & Trust Mgmt Serv | Hagerstown, MD | Research | $7,246 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc Trusts and Estates | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted research | $7,246 |
| Jewish Federation Of San Antonio Anita And Norman Davis Suite | San Antonio, TX | Annual campaign | $7,246 |
| Ut Health Science Center Sonia G Vasquez | San Antonio, TX | Research | $7,246 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Unrestricted grant | $7,246 |
| San Antonio Public Library Fdn | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted contribution | $7,246 |
| American Lung Association | Brookfield, WI | Unrestricted grant | $7,246 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,173 | 14 |
| 2023 | $162,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349100849
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3746420
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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