Sterling Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanton, Ohio · EIN 75-3088351 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$410K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
19% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Stark County | Canton, OH | General operating | $120,000 |
| Whispering Grace Horses | Massillon, OH | General operating | $100,000 |
| Commquest Services Inc | Canton, OH | General operating | $30,000 |
| C a R E Center | Charleroi, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Glens Falls, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General operating | $7,000 |
| Beacon Charitable Pharmacy Inc | Canton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Stark Education Partnership | Canton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Project Rebuild | Canton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Arts in Stark | Canton, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Refuge of Hope | Rustburg, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| First Tee Canton | Canton, OH | General operating | $3,750 |
| Perry High School Adult Booster Club | Massillon, OH | General operating | $3,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Hammer & Nails Inc | Canton, OH | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital | Independence, OH | General operating | $2,750 |
| Akroncanton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | General operating | $2,500 |
| Buckeye Career Center Fdn | New Philadelphia, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Tuslaw Community Foundation | N Lawrence, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| J R Coleman | Canton, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Pathway Caring for Children | Canton, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Buckeye Council Boy Scouts of America | Columbus, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Massillon | Massillon, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | General operating | $2,000 |
| Shipley Child Care Center | Canton, OH | General operating | $2,000 |
| Not for Sale One Step at a Time | North Canton, OH | General operating | $1,500 |
| Mercy Service League | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,400 |
| Junior Achievement | Latham, NY | General operating | $1,200 |
| Jackson Bear Hugs | Massillon, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Stark County Park District | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Replay for Kids | Medina, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tom Tod Ideas Inc | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Project Kare | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Compassion Delivered Inc | North Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Bin | Magnolia, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Stark County Diaper Bank | Canton, OH | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tusky Valley Youth Baseball Softball Association Inc | Bolivar, OH | General operating | $500 |
| Be a Better Me Foundation | Canton, OH | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,600 | 41 |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $236,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602649349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3088351
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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