Sterling Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsboro, North Carolina · EIN 32-6432105 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$553K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
80% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportsQuest | Cypress, TX | Donation | $8,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | St Louis, MO | Donation | $6,000 |
| African Inland Mission | Peachtree City, GA | Donation | $6,000 |
| Assembly of God | Springfield, MO | Donation | $4,000 |
| Daily Hope | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Daily broadcast messages to spread the Gospel message - worldwide operations. | $4,000 |
| One Hope | Pompany Beach, FL | Mission organization that spreads the Gospel message internationally. | $4,000 |
| Reaching Avery Ministries | Newland, NC | Donation | $3,000 |
| LCMS Youth Ministries | St Louis, MO | Mission support to help defray the costs of Servant Event weeks at Camp Linn Haven - Linville NC. | $2,500 |
| CoreLuv | Willis, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Crossnore Communities | Crossnore, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Childrens Cup | Prairieville, LA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hope and Care Outreach | Las Vegas, NV | Supports Missionary work to orphanages in Africa. | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Fund | Pasadena, CA | Children focused international food ministry. | $2,000 |
| Mission of Christ Network | Concordia, MO | Lutheran organization that sends mission partners to share the Gospel message internationally. | $2,000 |
| Young Life Canada | Langley, AE | Donation Note: Correct mailing address is 102 9440 - 202 Street Langley BC V1M 4A6 Canada address | $2,000 |
| Multiplication Network | Sauk Village, IL | International organization to build churches and train pastors to spread the Gospel message. | $2,000 |
| Christian Aid Mission | Charlottesville, VA | Christian organization that spreads the Gospel message internationally. | $1,500 |
| LINC Houston | Houston, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Prison Alliance | Raleigh, NC | Support ministry to incarcerated individuals. | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd of India | Virginia Beach, VA | Mission support to reach the people of India with the Gospel message. | $1,000 |
| Slavic Gospel Association | Loves Park, IL | Mission support primarily to Eastern European countries Ukraine | $1,000 |
| Evangelical Church of America | Minneopolis, MN | Support Missionary work in Africa. | $1,000 |
| Mountainside Lutheran | Linville, NC | Mission outreach for children - international. | $1,000 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | Distribution of Bibles internationally. | $1,000 |
| Camp Linn Haven | Conover, NC | Donation | $0 |
| Mountainside Lutheran Church | Linville, NC | Donation | $0 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $0 |
| Bread of Life Rescue Mission | Crossville, TN | Donation | $0 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Donation | $0 |
| Theres Hope for the Hungry | Cumming, GA | Donation | $0 |
| Crossville MBTC | Crossville, TN | Donation | $0 |
| Childcare Worldwide | Lynden, WA | Donation | $0 |
| Lutheran Bible Translators | Concordia, MO | Donation | $0 |
| Global Christian Relief | Santa Ana, CA | Donation | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $148,200 | 21 |
| 2023 | $39,800 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640659349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6432105
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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