Sternberg Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 26-3787429 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$86K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$3,761
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,257 and $3,761.
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
91% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General support | $7,522 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | San Jose, CA | General support | $7,522 |
| Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | General support | $7,522 |
| Santa Teresa Parent-Teacher Organization | San Jose, CA | General support | $7,522 |
| Tawonga Jewish Community Center-Camp Tawonga | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,265 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,761 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,761 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,761 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties | San Jose, CA | General support | $3,761 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | General support | $3,761 |
| Spark Sf Public Schools | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,761 |
| Trees for the Future | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $3,761 |
| Make It Home Bay Area | San Jose, CA | General support | $3,009 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Monterey, CA | General support | $2,507 |
| Opera San Jose | San Jose, CA | General support | $2,507 |
| San Jose Animal Care Center | San Jose, CA | General support | $2,507 |
| Memphis Zoo | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,257 |
| Overton Park Conservancy | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,257 |
| San Jose Children's Musical Theater | San Jose, CA | General support | $2,257 |
| Family Dog Rescue | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,257 |
| Trustees of the Smith College | Boston, MA | General support | $1,755 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,504 |
| Rape Abuse & Incest National Network | Washington, DC | General support | $1,504 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,001 | 23 |
| 2023 | $77,499 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3787429
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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